France Prepares for High-Stakes Run-offs as Le Pen's Far-Right Eyes Power

A Surprise Left-Wing Coalition Emerges

In a surprising turn of events, a left-wing coalition is poised to secure the most seats in France's legislative election, according to results released on July 7, 2024.

Le Pen's Attacks and the Far-Right's Surge

Marine Le Pen, a far-right leader and candidate from the National Rally party, lashed out at soccer star Kylian Mbappé from her party's headquarters in Paris. Mbappé has been vocal in his criticism of the party's ideology.

Despite Le Pen's attacks, her party made significant gains in the first round of the election, raising concerns about a potential upset in the upcoming run-offs.

National Rally's Ambitions

The National Rally's victory in the first round has put them in a strong position to further their goal of upending the political landscape in France and Europe as a whole.

With the far-right's rise, voters on the left are facing a critical juncture as they brace for the high-stakes run-offs that will determine the future of French politics.