Initial exit polls were right: National Rally leads the French election by over 3 million votes!
Despite this, it will end up the 3rd biggest party in France thanks to the ad-hoc alliance formed by Macron’s market-liberals and the leftist New Popular Front who only by withdrawing the 3rd place candidates across France, could their combined voter bases manage to defeat RN.
In other words, the popular support was low for both LREM and the NFP and only through a trick could they score victory, repeating the British elections which saw Reform UK, gain a lot of votes but few seats, helping to remove Conservative MPs in favor of Labour who won the three-way race.
This election result sheds light on the complexities of the French political landscape and the strategic alliances that can shape the outcome of an election. Despite the National Rally’s strong showing in initial exit polls, the formation of a coalition between Macron’s market-liberals and the leftist New Popular Front proved to be a major factor in determining the final results.
It serves as a reminder that in a multi-party system, coalition-building and strategic voting can play a crucial role in determining the political outcome. This election highlights the importance of understanding the nuances of the political system and the impact of alliances on the final results.
For more information on the results of the French election and a comparison of the votes, you can visit the following link: https://elections.bfmtv.com/resultats-legislatives/?p=compare
