Marine Le Pen’s National Rally is set to lead the first round of the French legislative election with 31 percent, while President Macron’s party is expected to lag in third with 18 percent, per a poll by Elabe for BFM TV and La Tribune Dimanche.
An alliance of left-wing parties is projected to secure 28 percent.
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This election follows Macron’s decision to dissolve the National Assembly and call a snap election after his party was soundly defeated by the far-right in the European Parliament elections. Despite Macron’s assurance that he won’t resign if his party loses, 72 percent of voters view him as a liability in the campaign.
The poll reveals that 39 percent of people prefer Jordan Bardella, Le Pen’s political heir, as prime minister, compared to 36 percent who support current premier Gabriel Attal.
The survey, conducted online with 1,502 adults, reflects the political volatility in France and growing support for the populist right under Le Pen’s leadership. Macron’s leadership is increasingly under scrutiny as his party grapples with internal challenges and a shifting political landscape.