French Far-Right Party Faces Unexpected Setback in Parliamentary Election
Despite predictions of a landslide victory, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party finished third in the recent parliamentary election due to centrist and leftist alliances. The outcome exposed internal party issues and shocked supporters at the party headquarters.
The National Rally, led by Le Pen and her protégé Jordan Bardella, had expected an outright majority but ended up behind a left-wing alliance and President Macron’s centrists. Tactical dealmaking among opponents prevented the anti-RN vote from splitting, leading to the surprising results.
The setback for the National Rally, which had been on a winning streak, raised questions about the party’s future and its ability to shed past controversies. Despite the disappointment, Le Pen and Bardella remained optimistic, vowing to continue fighting until they achieved power.
The election also presented challenges for Macron, with a fragmented parliament hindering his domestic agenda. The leftist New Popular Front alliance expressed its desire to govern and capitalize on the opportunity created by the election results.
While the outcome was a blow for both the National Rally and Macron, the political landscape in France remains uncertain, with potential shifts in alliances and strategies to form a new government.