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In June, French President Emmanuel Macron gambled by calling for a snap elections. The result has left France in a limbo- with a fragmented Parliament, no clear majority and no clear way out of the political crisis. What does this mean for Macron's political future?

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France's tense election campaign reached its final pause on Saturday (July 6),&nbsp;before Sunday's second round runoff amid expectations of potential stalemate and stagnation for this major European power.

Final opinion polls released on Friday indicated that Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) is unlikely to secure an outright majority in the National Assembly.

But&nbsp;President Emmanuel Macron's strategic gamble to prompt a clear choice between his centrist policies and the polarising extremes of the left and right seems to have faltered.

<h2>France runoff elections: What does it mean?</h2>

With no clear ruling majority in sight, Macron faces the prospect of navigating the remaining three years of his presidency under uncertain political conditions.

Polls by Ipsos and Ifop suggest that the anti-immigrant, eurosceptic RN might win between 170 and 210 seats in the National Assembly, falling short of the 289 seats required for an absolute majority.

The Ipsos Talan poll for Le Monde, Radio France, and France Televisions forecasts the RN narrowly leading the left-wing New Popular Front, which is projected to secure between 145 and 175 seats. In contrast, Macron's centrist allies, who held 250 seats in the outgoing parliament, are predicted to win only 118 to 148 seats.

"Either the RN wins an absolute majority and I can, from Sunday, embark on my project to rebuild...or the country is blocked,"&nbsp;Le Pen said.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Prime Minister Gabriel&nbsp;Attal has pledged to continue in his role "as long as necessary".

Macron, whose term lasts until April 2027, now faces the possibility of cohabitating with political adversaries.

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The prospect of France potentially forming its first far-right government since World War II has alarmed European allies.

Even if the RN falls short, as current polling suggests, France will navigate uncharted political territory as Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games.

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Meanwhile, in response to the far-right surge seen in the first round of voting on June 30, centrist and left-wing parties have formed second-round coalitions to curb Le Pen's momentum. Le Pen has criticised these alliances as attempts to undermine the people's will by creating a "single party" to protect the political elite.

However, it remains uncertain how many voters, whose preferred candidates withdrew to support others against the RN, will participate in Sunday's runoff.

France's tense election campaign reached its final pause on Saturday (July 6), before Sunday's second round runoff amid expectations of potential stalemate and stagnation for this major European power.

France's tense election campaign reached its final pause on Saturday (July 6), before Sunday's second round runoff amid expectations of potential stalemate and stagnation for this major European power. Final opinion polls released on Friday indicated that Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) is unlikely to secure an outright majority in the National Assembly. But President Emmanuel Macron's strategic gamble to prompt a clear choice between his centrist policies and the polarising extremes of the left and right seems to have faltered. France runoff elections: What does it mean? With no clear ruling majority in sight, Macron faces the prospect of navigating the remaining three years of his presidency under uncertain political conditions. Polls by Ipsos and Ifop suggest that the anti-immigrant, eurosceptic RN might win between 170 and 210 seats in the National Assembly, falling short of the 289 seats required for an absolute majority. The Ipsos Talan poll for Le Monde, Radio France, and France Televisions forecasts the RN narrowly leading the left-wing New Popular Front, which is projected to secure between 145 and 175 seats. In contrast, Macron's centrist allies, who held 250 seats in the outgoing parliament, are predicted to win only 118 to 148 seats. "Either the RN wins an absolute majority and I can, from Sunday, embark on my project to rebuild...or the country is blocked," Le Pen said. On the other hand, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has pledged to continue in his role "as long as necessary". Macron, whose term lasts until April 2027, now faces the possibility of cohabitating with political adversaries. Also read | France snap elections: Macron vows to stay in charge 'until 2027' as far right eyes rout The prospect of France potentially forming its first far-right government since World War II has alarmed European allies. Even if the RN falls short, as current polling suggests, France will navigate uncharted political territory as Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games. Also watch | France elections: Fear of far-right in French neighbourhood | Discord in Macron camp as well × Meanwhile, in response to the far-right surge seen in the first round of voting on June 30, centrist and left-wing parties have formed second-round coalitions to curb Le Pen's momentum. Le Pen has criticised these alliances as attempts to undermine the people's will by creating a "single party" to protect the political elite. However, it remains uncertain how many voters, whose preferred candidates withdrew to support others against the RN, will participate in Sunday's runoff.

France snap elections: Exit Polls show Le Pen's party falling short of outright majority

In the final days leading up to France's high-stakes parliamentary elections on Sunday (July 7), several candidates, including government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot, have reported being attacked on the campaign trail.

The French interior minister on Thursday (July 4) said that 30,000 police officers will be deployed on voting day, including 5,000 in the Paris region.&nbsp;

Anxiety is high as left-wing and moderate groups try to prevent the anti-immigration, nationalist National Rally from winning an absolute legislative majority, which would be a first and a major historical shift for France.

Candidates have reported experiencing both hate speech and physical violence during the brief and polarising campaign for the snap elections.

Thevenot, a candidate for the centrist Ensemble alliance led by President Emmanuel Macron, said she and a deputy and a party activist were putting up election posters in Meudon near Paris on Wednesday night when a group attacked them.&nbsp;

Thevenot’s deputy and the party activist were taken to a hospital.

She said the reason for the attack was being investigated. The prosecutor’s office said it opened an investigation into a gang assault with a weapon against a public official.&nbsp;

Four people, including three minors, are in custody, prosecutors said.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the final days leading up to France's high-stakes parliamentary elections on Sunday (July 7), several candidates, including government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot, have reported being attacked on the campaign trail.

In the final days leading up to France's high-stakes parliamentary elections on Sunday (July 7), several candidates, including government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot, have reported being attacked on the campaign trail. The French interior minister on Thursday (July 4) said that 30,000 police officers will be deployed on voting day, including 5,000 in the Paris region. Anxiety is high as left-wing and moderate groups try to prevent the anti-immigration, nationalist National Rally from winning an absolute legislative majority, which would be a first and a major historical shift for France. Candidates have reported experiencing both hate speech and physical violence during the brief and polarising campaign for the snap elections. Thevenot, a candidate for the centrist Ensemble alliance led by President Emmanuel Macron, said she and a deputy and a party activist were putting up election posters in Meudon near Paris on Wednesday night when a group attacked them. Thevenot’s deputy and the party activist were taken to a hospital. She said the reason for the attack was being investigated. The prosecutor’s office said it opened an investigation into a gang assault with a weapon against a public official. Four people, including three minors, are in custody, prosecutors said. (With inputs from agencies)

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France’s Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has expressed hopefulness that nationwide efforts to prevent Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) from securing an outright majority in parliament could be successful.

This follows after over 200 candidates withdrew from Sunday’s (Jul&nbsp;7) legislative election runoff to avoid dividing the anti-far-right vote.

“We can avoid a total majority for the far right,” Gabriel Attal said on Wednesday (Jul&nbsp;3), adding that 90% of candidates from President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist camp had quit.

The RN and its potential future prime minister, 28-year-old Jordan Bardella, secured a commanding lead in last Sunday’s first-round election with 33% of the vote. They were followed by the New Popular Front (NFP) alliance at 28% and the President’s Together alliance at 20%.

According to some pollsters’ initial estimates, RN could return as many as 300 deputies.

The significant number of withdrawals ahead of the runoff makes that outcome less likely. One poll released on Wednesday predicted that the RN would not secure a majority on Sunday, projecting between 190 and 220 seats.

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The Harris poll showed that the leftist New Popular Front alliance would win 159 to 183 seats, while President Emmanuel Macron's Together alliance would win just 110 to 135 seats.

Various other parties would win 17 to 31 seats.

In a cabinet meeting on Tuesday (July 2), Macron rejected the alternative of an alliance that would include the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party of Jean-Luc Melenchon, one participant said.&nbsp;

Le Pen has said she could reach out to other parties if the RN falls short of an absolute majority.&nbsp;

While her prime ministerial pick Jordan Bardella has said he would decline to form a government without a sufficiently strong mandate.

Le Pen has spent years attempting to soften the image of the RN, but rights groups express concerns about its "national preference" and anti-migrant policies. Additionally, its strong Euroscepticism presents significant challenges to future European integration.

It has indicated plans to reverse Macron's reforms, such as move to increase the retirement age, but economists question whether RN spending plans are fully funded.

(With inputs from agencies)

France’s Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has expressed hopefulness that nationwide efforts to prevent Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) from securing an outright majority in parliament could be successful.

France’s Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has expressed hopefulness that nationwide efforts to prevent Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) from securing an outright majority in parliament could be successful. This follows after over 200 candidates withdrew from Sunday’s (Jul 7) legislative election runoff to avoid dividing the anti-far-right vote. “We can avoid a total majority for the far right,” Gabriel Attal said on Wednesday (Jul 3), adding that 90% of candidates from President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist camp had quit. The RN and its potential future prime minister, 28-year-old Jordan Bardella, secured a commanding lead in last Sunday’s first-round election with 33% of the vote. They were followed by the New Popular Front (NFP) alliance at 28% and the President’s Together alliance at 20%. According to some pollsters’ initial estimates, RN could return as many as 300 deputies. The significant number of withdrawals ahead of the runoff makes that outcome less likely. One poll released on Wednesday predicted that the RN would not secure a majority on Sunday, projecting between 190 and 220 seats. Also read: UK Elections: Rishi Sunak says he is ‘fighting hard for every vote’ The Harris poll showed that the leftist New Popular Front alliance would win 159 to 183 seats, while President Emmanuel Macron's Together alliance would win just 110 to 135 seats. Various other parties would win 17 to 31 seats. In a cabinet meeting on Tuesday (July 2), Macron rejected the alternative of an alliance that would include the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party of Jean-Luc Melenchon, one participant said. Le Pen has said she could reach out to other parties if the RN falls short of an absolute majority. While her prime ministerial pick Jordan Bardella has said he would decline to form a government without a sufficiently strong mandate. Le Pen has spent years attempting to soften the image of the RN, but rights groups express concerns about its "national preference" and anti-migrant policies. Additionally, its strong Euroscepticism presents significant challenges to future European integration. It has indicated plans to reverse Macron's reforms, such as move to increase the retirement age, but economists question whether RN spending plans are fully funded. (With inputs from agencies)

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