French voters are embracing democracy the turnout estimated at 65.5% in French elections.
French voters are casting their ballots Sunday in the first stage of the two-round legislative elections called by President Emmanuel Macron.
Turnout estimated at 65.5% in French Elections
President Macron dissolved the National Assembly on June 9 after the far-right National Rally hammered his centrist alliance in the European elections.
The turnout in mainland France was estimated at 65.5%, according to pollster Ipsos Talan, significantly higher than the 47.5% turnout recorded in 2022.
Some polling stations close in France
At 6pm local time, the Some polling stations close in France. Most voting stations, like those in the capital Paris, will stay open until 8pm.
What’s at stake and what to expect from these elections
The outcome of the vote, following the second round on July 7 and a hasty campaign, remains highly uncertain as three major political blocs are competing: the far-right National Rally.
Macron has been urging the people to choose between racists in France and the turnout estimated at 65.5% in French Elections will give the president hope.
President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance, and the New Popular Front coalition that includes center-left, greens and hard-left forces.
France’s overseas territories launch crucial legislative elections
Voting got underway in France’s overseas territories Saturday in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections that could see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power for the first time.
Residents of the tiny French archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, off the coast of Canada, were the first to cast their ballots in the first round of the election.