The victory of the extreme right in the French legislative elections
The French anthem, La Marseillaise, might begin with ‘Allons enfants de la patrie’, but the real focus is on the result of the legislative elections in France. The National Rally, a far-right party, won the first round with 34.2% of the votes, beating the New Popular Front and the bloc led by President Emmanuel Macron. This result has sparked concern in Europe, with El Mundo noting that it could be a harbinger of the rise of the far right in other countries.
Prospects for the second round and possible repercussions
The National Regrouping is emerging as the favorite to be the first force in the National Assembly after the second round. However, the unknown is whether it will have enough deputies to appoint a prime minister and form a government. Although polls place Le Pen’s party below an absolute majority, if it manages to achieve it, France will follow in the footsteps of countries like Italy, where the extreme right governs. This rise of the extreme right has been a determining factor in the call for early elections in France, following the results of the European elections on June 9.
Reactions and calls for unity
Emmanuel Macron has called for building a ‘great clearly Democratic and Republican regrouping’ to stop the advance of the extreme right in the second round. This high participation shows a desire to clarify the political situation, according to the French president. Meanwhile, in Catalunya Nord, the extreme right has also obtained outstanding results in the legislative elections.
Other considerations and analysis
The press has highlighted the importance of these elections and the possible implications for Europe. Furthermore, political movements have been observed in Catalonia, with Puigdemont offering a ‘national pact’ to ERC, which has generated speculation about the political future of the region.
