France goes to the polls in key legislative election
Second round of a key legislative election to be held in France
French voters went back to the polls on Sunday, June 30, three weeks after President Emmanuel Macron was reelected. The first round of voting in the legislative election was held on June 12, with the second round of voting to be held on June 19 for voters in mainland France and June 26 for voters overseas.
Second round to be held on June 19 for voters in mainland France and June 26 for voters overseas
Macron's centrist coalition, Ensemble, is hoping to win a majority of seats in the National Assembly, France's lower house of parliament. However, Macron's opponents on the left and right are hoping to capitalize on voter dissatisfaction with his policies and prevent him from securing a majority.
The outcome of the legislative election will have a significant impact on Macron's ability to implement his agenda. If Macron's coalition wins a majority of seats, he will be able to pass laws more easily and avoid having to rely on the support of other parties.
However, if Macron's coalition fails to win a majority, he will have to form a coalition with other parties in order to pass laws. This could make it more difficult for him to implement his agenda.
The legislative election is seen as a key test for Macron, who has been in office for less than a year. If his coalition fails to win a majority, it could weaken his presidency and make it more difficult for him to govern.
Conclusion
The outcome of the legislative election will have a significant impact on France's political landscape. If Macron's coalition wins a majority, he will be able to implement his agenda more easily. However, if Macron's coalition fails to win a majority, he will have to form a coalition with other parties in order to pass laws, which could make it more difficult for him to implement his agenda.
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