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France on the Brink: Voter Turnout Soars as Far Right Eyes Power

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
July 7, 2024
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France on the Brink: Voter Turnout Soars as Far Right Eyes Power
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Voter turnout in Sunday’s parliamentary run-off election has surged dramatically, hinting at the country’s intense and polarized mood. The stakes? Potential dominance by the far-right National Rally (RN), a scenario not seen since the dark days of World War Two.

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What They Are saying

The interior ministry reported a midday turnout of 26.3%, a significant leap from the 18.99% seen in the same round back in 2022. This surge, the highest by noon since 1981, underscores a nation gripped by uncertainty and dissatisfaction.

 

As polling stations prepare to close, all eyes are on whether Marine Le Pen’s RN will secure enough seats to disrupt President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist reign. Opinion polls suggest a strong showing for the RN, but falling short of the 289-seat majority needed to place Le Pen’s 28-year-old protégé, Jordan Bardella, in the prime minister’s seat.

A hung parliament seems likely, a situation poised to cripple Macron’s already embattled authority and plunge France into a period of chaotic policy deadlock. This electoral cliffhanger has also exposed France’s deep societal rifts. “There are three radically opposed views of society,” lamented Olivier Grisal, a retiree, voting in the middle-class town of Conflans Sainte-Honorine. “The far right, Macronism with its dictatorial leanings, and a left that’s not much better.”

The RN’s rise is fueled by voter anger over a cost of living crisis and Macron’s perceived detachment from everyday struggles. Yet, despite their gains, the far right’s path to absolute power remains obstructed by tactical alliances between Macron’s centrists and the left-wing New Popular Front (NPF), aimed at staving off an RN landslide.

“France is on the cliff-edge, and we don’t know if we’re going to jump,” Raphael Glucksmann of the European Parliament starkly warned.

The campaign has been marred by violence, with over 50 physical assaults reported. Authorities, bracing for potential unrest, have stationed 30,000 police officers and seen high-end boutiques along the Champs-Elysées fortify their storefronts.

If the RN does clinch a majority, France could see its first far-right government in decades, shaking the European Union to its core. Such a government would undoubtedly clash with EU laws, especially concerning immigration reforms the RN champions, such as tighter rules on family reunification and deportation of illegal migrants.

Why It Matters

Macron’s gamble in calling this snap election—aimed at blindsiding his opponents—may well backfire, signaling the demise of his political agenda with three years left in his presidency. “Our country is facing a serious crisis,” said engineer Pascal Cuzange, casting his vote more against the alternatives than for Macron.

France’s business elite shares the anxiety. “We are very concerned about what’s going to happen,” admitted Ross McInnes, chairman of aerospace giant Safran. The fear is palpable: political volatility could upend a decade-long reform cycle.

An RN-led government would also complicate France’s role on the global stage and within the EU. While French asset prices have seen a temporary boost on speculation of an RN shortfall, the economic underpinnings of their promises remain dubious.

Bottom Line

In the end, as pensioner Claude Lefloche poignantly observed, “France is sick, the economy is sick. My vote today will be an expression of dissatisfaction.” The outcome of this election may very well dictate the nation’s course for years to come.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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