The outcome left no party with an absolute majority and France bracing for potential political paralysis.
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In the French Countryside, a Deep Discontent Takes Root
In northern Burgundy, services have collapsed and the far-right National Rally has risen.
In the French Countryside, the Far-Right National Rally Has Risen
In northern Burgundy, services have collapsed and the far-right National Rally has risen.
France’s Snap Election: Here Is What’s at Stake
France’s July 7 election could see the country’s nationalist, anti-immigrant party achieve a majority, or send the nation into months of political deadlock.
France Reacts to Big Far-Right Wins in First Round of Snap Election
Many expressed shock that Marine Le Pen’s nationalist party was so close to power after the first round of a snap election.
Five Takeaways From France’s Snap Election
It was a big day for the far-right National Rally. Just how big will not be clear until after a second round of voting.
France’s Far Right Scores Big in First Round of Elections, Polling Suggests
A surprise decision by President Emmanuel Macron to hold a snap election appears to have backfired badly, giving the National Rally a decisive victory.
Brittany Was Once Barren Ground for France’s Far Right. No More.
The region along the northwest coast has few immigrants and little crime or unemployment, but the far-right National Rally has made inroads saying that all three are coming.
How a French Far-Right Leader, Jordan Bardella, Helped Rebrand the National Rally
Many long considered Marine Le Pen’s party too extreme to be anywhere close to power. Now, the party could win a parliamentary election — and fill the prime minister’s seat.
France’s Far-Right Leader Says the National Rally Is Ready to Govern
If he becomes prime minister after snap elections, Jordan Bardella, the party’s president, said he would represent all. But he also said dual citizens should not hold some “sensitive” jobs.