Voters in France began casting their votes today, Sunday, in the second round of legislative elections that will reshape the political landscape in the country. The French Ministry of Interior reported that the voter turnout by noon local time was 26.63%, compared to 18.99% at the same time in 2022. In contrast, the voter turnout for the first round of the French legislative elections was 25.9% at the same time last week.
The ministry clarified that the voter turnout in the French elections by midday exceeded the turnout recorded at the same time in the first round last week. French media indicated that the turnout recorded by noon today is the highest since 1981.
Polls predict that the right-wing National Rally party will receive the largest percentage of votes, but this will not enable it to secure an absolute majority. Such a result could lead to a hung and chaotic parliament, which may significantly affect President Emmanuel Macron's authority. If the National Rally party, which is skeptical of France's membership in the European Union, secures a majority, the president may find himself forced into a difficult "cohabitation."
