Increase in Electoral Participation
In these decisive elections, the French electorate has been highly mobilized, with a significantly higher turnout rate compared to previous elections. According to official data published by the French Ministry of the Interior, participation in the second round of the legislative elections in France was 26.63% at 12.00 noon, representing a significant increase compared to previous elections. This increase is particularly noteworthy, as it exceeds both the participation recorded in the 2022 elections and that of the first round of these elections.
Political Context
These elections are marked by the polarization derived from the possibility that Lepenismo will succeed in forming a government. This has generated a significant mobilization among voters, with the largest turnout in an election around this time since 1981, according to the French press. In addition, the current participation exceeds the figures of all the second rounds of the legislatures of the last 20 years.
Outstanding Political Actors
Several relevant political actors have already exercised their right to vote, including the Prime Minister, the Macronist Gabriel Attal, the leader of the conservative formation Els Republicans, Éric Ciotti, and the former president François Hollande, who is running for to be deputy under the left-wing alliance New Popular Front. These elections are decisive for France, as they define the composition of the National Assembly and face the possibility of having a far-right government, with Lepenism 3.0 on the rise in every election.
Political Scenario
These elections present a complex political scenario, with several contending forces. Lepenism, Macronism and the New Popular Front represent the main options, with Lepenism leading the first round with 29% of the vote, followed by the New Popular Front with 28%. However, it must be remembered that these elections are not presidential, but legislative, so that President Emmanuel Macron will remain in office until 2027, unless he decides to move them forward.
