Le Pen votes in first round of France elections. The National Rally (RN) party have taken centre stage in France's parliamentary election campaign, after the RN trounced Emmanuel Macron's party in the early June European elections.
Emmanuel Macron is scrambling to form a centrist and left-wing alliance to block the far right National Rally party from taking control of France's government, after the president's snap election backfired.
In response to the initial results left-wing supporters were so incensed by Le Pen's victory they took to the street in protest, setting fire to rubbish, smashing shop windows and launching fireworks. Left-wing demonstrators made their feelings about the RN known following the announcement of the results of the first round of the French parliamentary elections at Place de la Republique in Paris on June 30, 2024
Such a victory would mark the first time a hard-right force has taken power in France since World War II amid the occupation by Nazi Germany - a fact not lost on left-wing politicians. Barricades designed to keep crowds controlled were overturned as countless protesters poured into Place de la République and climbed the iconic statue showing the personification of France, Marianne.
Thousands of supporters of the Popular Front march in streets near Place de la Republique on June 30, 2024 in Paris, FranceA barricade burns as protesters demonstrate against the French far-right National Rally party Analysts say the most likely outcome of the snap election is a hung parliament that could lead to months of political paralysis and chaos, just as Paris is preparing to host the summer Olympic Games.
If the RN takes an absolute majority and Bardella, who has no governing experience, becomes prime minister, it would create a tense period of 'cohabitation' with Macron, who has vowed to serve out his term until 2027. Demonstrators hold French flags and 'Popular Union' flags in support of the 'Nouveau Front Populaire' as they gather to protest against the French far-right
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said the far-right success was a cause for concern, describing the RN as 'a party that sees Europe as the problem and not the solution'.
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