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Le Pen’s Right-Wing Party Is Victorious in First Round of French Elections

France's far right National Rally party leads the first round of parliamentary elections with about 34% of votes, per exit polls by IFOP, Ipsos, OpinionWay, and Elabe.
The left-wing New Popular Front coalition follows in second place with about 29%.
President Emmanuel Macron's centrist bloc ranks third with 20.5-23% of the vote.

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The Guardian

Unease and fear in France as Marine Le Pen’s National Rally leads in polls

Concern over agenda of far-right RN feeds undercurrent of division ahead of decisive second round result next Sunday

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Far-right National Rally leads first voting round of French parliament elections – exit polls

The leftwing New Popular Front (NFP) coalition was seen coming in second with around 29%, ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's centrist bloc in third spot with between 20.5-23%.

3 days ago·India

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CTV News

French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections

The far-right National Rally leaped into a strong lead Sunday in France's first round of legislative elections, polling agencies projected, bringing the party closer to being able to form a government in round two.

3 days ago·Canada

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The Independent

What happens next if the far-right win in France?

National Rally leader Jordan Bardella says France will look to ‘defend its interests’ above those of Europe should his party win power in Paris

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

France’s far right takes lead in 1st round of parliamentary elections

The far right is on the verge of taking power in France for the first time since the Second World War after President Emmanuel Macron’s party lost badly in a snap election.

2 days ago·Canada

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NDTV

Far-Right Leads First Round Of France Election, Show Exit Polls

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party emerged ahead in the first round of France's parliamentary elections on Sunday, exit polls showed, but the unpredictable final result will depend on days of horsetrading before next week's run-off. The RN was seen winning around 34% of the vote, exit polls from Ipsos, Ifop, OpinionWay and Elabe showed. That was ahead of leftist and centrist rivals, including President Emmanuel Macron's Together…

3 days ago·New Delhi, India

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