Reported about 1 year ago
In the second round of the French National Assembly election, the far-right party National Rally (RN) unexpectedly lost to the left-wing alliance led by Mélanchon, known as the New People's Front (NFP). Experts attribute this unexpected outcome to strategic voting by left and center-left parties, Macron's premature election gamble backfiring, and the New People's Front effectively tapping into public dissatisfaction with the Macron government and far-right policies, focusing on social justice, economic equality, and anti-austerity measures to resonate with young and urban voters. Despite a strong showing in the first round, doubts regarding the National Rally's governance abilities and contentious policies led to their failure to secure a majority in the second round, ultimately resulting in their defeat.
Source: YAHOO