France has been under the leadership of President Emmanuel Macron and his centrist government for the past seven years. The upcoming legislative election has turned into a fierce competition between Mr. Macron’s Renaissance party and the far-right National Rally, which has gained significant popularity. Additionally, a new coalition of left-wing parties has emerged as a strong contender.
Renaissance
| Gabriel Attal | French Prime Minister |
Renaissance, led by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, has been campaigning based on the government’s achievements, such as tax reductions, decreased unemployment rates, stricter immigration policies, and unwavering support for the European Union and Ukrainian defense. Despite previously holding the most seats in the National Assembly, Renaissance and its allies faced a setback in the first round of voting and are expected to lose several seats in the upcoming election.
National Rally
| Marine Le Pen | Leader of the National Rally |
| Jordan Bardella | President of the National Rally |
The far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen and President Jordan Bardella, has seen a surge in popularity. The party’s campaign focuses on nationalist and anti-immigration sentiments. Following their success in the European Parliament elections, the National Rally poses a significant challenge to Mr. Macron’s party in the legislative runoff.
