As France approaches its legislative elections in late June and early July 2024, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) leads prominently. Current polls position RN at 36% of voter intentions, notably ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance at 20%. This substantial lead represents a significant shift in French politics, sparked by RN’s strong showing […]
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