French Parliamentary Election: A Comprehensive Guide
Candidate Profiles and Poll Predictions
Overview
The French parliamentary election, scheduled for June 5th and 12th, 2022, will determine the composition of the National Assembly, the lower house of the French parliament. Currently, Ensemble Citoyens, a coalition supporting President Emmanuel Macron, holds 88 seats in the National Assembly. However, polls indicate a potential shake-up in the political landscape.
Frontrunners
Projections from French polling institutes suggest that the New Popular Front (NUPES), an alliance of left-wing parties, has gained momentum. The coalition, led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, is predicted to make significant gains, potentially challenging Ensemble Citoyens for the majority.
Meanwhile, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) is also gaining support. RN currently holds 8 seats in the National Assembly, but polls suggest it could become the second-largest party, capitalizing on a split in the voter base into three main blocs: Ensemble Citoyens, NUPES, and RN.
Voting Process
French citizens will cast their ballots on Sunday, June 5th, in the first round of the election. If no candidate wins a majority in the first round, the top two candidates will face a runoff election on June 12th.
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