| Author Details | (Compiler) |
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| Author (Corporate) | European Information Hub |
| Publication Date | 2024 |
| Content Type | Blog & Commentary, News, Overview |
Summary:Compilation of information resources relating to the legislative election held in France on 30 June and 7 July 2024. Further information:The 577 members of the Assemblée nationale (National Assembly) are elected for five years by a two-round system in single-member constituencies. A candidate who receives an absolute majority of valid votes and a vote total greater than 25% of the registered electorate is elected in the first round. If no candidate reaches this threshold, a runoff election is held between the top two candidates plus any other candidate who received a vote total greater than 12.5% of registered voters. The candidate who receives the most votes in the second round is elected. A snap parliamentary election was called following following French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to dissolve the National Assembly following the outcome of the elections to the European Parliament in the country. Facing a surging National Rally (Rassemblement National - RN), several left-wing parties agreed on a pre-electoral alliance named New Popular Front (Noveau Front Populaire - NFP). The narrative during the electoral campaign was set around the threats of a potential parliamentary majority for the far-right, but also around the economic situation in France and immigration. The first round of the election resulted in a victory for RN, followed by the NFP and the centrist Together (Ensemble). 76 members of Ahead of the second round, many third-placers from the NFP and Ensemble decided to withdraw in favour of other candidates better placed to defeat candidates of the far-right. |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Subject Tags | National Politics, Parliamentary | Legislative Elections |
| Countries / Regions | France |
