French voters are casting their ballots Sunday in the first stage of the two-round legislative elections called by President Emmanuel Macron. 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. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the latest news and developments.
French voters are casting their ballots Sunday in the first stage of the two-round legislative elections called by President Emmanuel Macron. 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. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the latest news and developments.
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