A Political Imbroglio in France

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The National Rally (RN) has been denied an absolute majority, and if the first exit polls are correct, not only does it not reach the magic number of 289, it looks as if they are only in third place with a projected number of 115 to 150. The first party in terms of seats is the New Popular Front at a projection of 175 to 205; President Macron's list "Together" is 150 to 175, and the right-wing conservative party that refused any alliance with the NR is 50 to 60. The big surprise is the New Popular Front's victory and the NR's significant defeat. The Republican Front exceeded all expectations.

It will be difficult for any single party to govern, and some coalition must be established. This will be very difficult as the so-called Republican Front parties, i.e. despite winning the most significant number of seats in the National Assembly at 228, other parties, except the NR, will find it challenging to find common ground. The NR has been kept at the gates of power, but a viable alternative remains elusive.