Author: News agencies

Far-Right National Rally Leads in French Parliamentary Elections Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party secured a significant victory in the first round of France’s parliamentary elections, garnering approximately 34% of the vote according to exit polls. The race is now set for a run-off next week, with potential horsetrading shaping the final outcome. The RN’s success surpassed that of President Emmanuel Macron’s Together alliance and a left-wing coalition, ushering in a period of political bargaining and coalition-building. Jordan Bardella, a prominent RN figure, expressed readiness to assume the role of prime minister if his party secures an absolute…