The left leads the legislative elections in Franceahead of the alliance of Emmanuel Macron and the extreme right of Marine Le Penaccording to the first data that emerged this Sunday.
Jean-Luc Mélenchonleader of the left-wing party France Insoumise, said today after the preliminary poll results were announced: “The president (Macron) has the power and the duty to call on the New Popular Front to govern.”
Meanwhile, Macron’s official word is awaited, although those close to him are calling for “prudence” and assuring that his alliance “will remain alive” after Sunday’s elections.
French elections: left-wing defeat
According to the polls, the first place would be obtained the left-wing coalition New Popular Front (NFP)of which France Insoumise is a part, and they estimate that they will reach between 180 and 215 seats“Our people voted with conscience,” Mélenchon said in a brief speech after the polls closed. There he expressed his gratitude for what beforehand was a result “that was said to be impossible.”
The left-wing bloc has won the second round of the French general elections, according to Ifop’s projections so far. Marine Le Pen’s far-right party would come third behind Macron’s coalition.
Following the NFP would be Ensemble (Together), Emmanuel Macron’s formationwhich has so far obtained between 150 to 180 seatsThe absolute majority is 289.
Thirdly, there would be the National Rally (RN) of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardellawith a result of 120 to 150 seats so far.
Ifop’s estimate, which coincides with that of other polling institutes, would be a surprise and would attest to the success of the cordon sanitaire that has been put in place against the RN in recent days. Le Pen’s party was the favourite after winning the most votes, with 33%, in the first round last Sunday.
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“Tonight, the National Front is far from having an absolute majority,” Mélenchon said of Marine Le Pen’s far-right party. “This is a great relief for a large number of people in our country who have been terribly threatened.”
Mélenchon also attacked French President Emmanuel Macron, saying that the vote had been “clear” and that “the defeat of the president and his coalition is confirmed.” “The will of the country must be respected. No trick or scam would be acceptable,” he added.
Source: Ambito
