As the French legislative elections approach, the National Rally (RN) led by Marine Le Pen is poised to possibly win an absolute majority in the 577-seat National Assembly, challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance. Le Pen predicts her protégé, Jordan Bardella, could become prime minister with their high-spending economic program and anti-immigration stance.
A victory for the RN could lead to unprecedented turbulence in French diplomacy, with possible clashes on global issues and a shift in France’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine war. The outcome of the election remains uncertain, with opinion polls showing the RN in the lead but a left-wing coalition and Macron’s alliance not far behind.
The path to victory for candidates is complex due to the electoral system, adding a layer of unpredictability to the race. As the far-right gains popularity, traditional strategies to unite against it may not hold, leaving the outcome of the elections up in the air.