French voters have shown unprecedented enthusiasm in the parliamentary elections, marking the highest turnout in 40 years.
This surge in voter participation comes at a critical juncture, with the far-right party, Rassemblement National (RN), poised for a potentially historic win. President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance, Ensemble, faces a tough battle, lagging in polls and possibly finishing third. The high stakes of this election have mobilized millions, with issues such as France's energy policy, minimum wage increases, and the reduction of presidential powers at the forefront of voters' minds.
The outcome of this election could significantly alter France's political landscape, highlighting the growing polarization and the far right's increasing appeal.
.Here are the top political news stories for today.
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Highest French election turnout in 40 years as far right seeks historic win
Voter turnout in the French parliamentary election is the highest in 40 years At 17:00 local time ... into turmoil as polls suggest RN could become the biggest in France Macron's Ensemble alliance is languishing in the polls and could come third, behind ...
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