France is witnessing a significant political event as voters head to the polls for the first round of snap parliamentary elections called by President Emmanuel Macron on June 9. This election, held on June 30, follows the far-right National Rally's (RN) recent victory in the EU elections. The snap election is seen as a major gamble by Macron to counter the surge of the far-right. Turnout has been notably high, with 25.9% of voters participating by noon (12:00 PM CEST), a significant increase from previous years. By 5 p.m., turnout had reached 59.4%, the highest level since 1986. In Paris, the turnout was 25.48% by noon. Over 4,000 candidates are competing for 577 seats in the National Assembly. The outcome of this election could significantly impact France's political landscape and Macron's presidency.
French voter turnout soars in first round of snap election https://t.co/o51WeftVWJ via @whorobin https://t.co/mBwjxQOmZC
Voter turnout in France’s parliamentary election at near 40-year high https://t.co/XtA5m7YNzo
French voters are turning out at the highest level in nearly 40 years. Figures show 59.4% of registered voters had cast a ballot as of 5 p.m. Paris time, compared with 39.4% at the same time in the last vote, according to the Interior Ministry https://t.co/uAKKCxkjL2 https://t.co/MJmXxjS6EE
TURNOUT IN FRENCH ELECTION AT 59% AT 5PM, COULD REACH 69% - BFMTV
Amazingly high turnout in French elections. 20 % points higher than two years ago. The 59% who turned out by 5pm today exceeds any of the *closing* turnouts in the last decade. (Polls close at 8pm) https://t.co/bYoaYu1aqb
🇫🇷 Turnout up to 59.4% at 5pm, could reach 70% eventually. https://t.co/d7afpSXntD
FRENCH VOTER TURNOUT FOR FIRST ROUND OF PARLIAMENT ELECTION ESTIMATED TO BE HIGHEST SINCE 1986 - IPSOS FRANCE’S MATHIEU GALLARD
Updated legislative election turnout figures in France: Very high turnout, 20 points higher than 2022. https://t.co/gRDiqD6ayy
🇫🇷🗳️ Tendance @IpsosFrance pour le taux de participation final : 67,5%, en hausse de 20 points par rapport à 2022 et le niveau le plus élevé depuis les élections législatives de 1997 (67,9%). https://t.co/Ng4NZav0ru
FRENCH FIRST-ROUND VOTER TURNOUT AT 5 P.M. REACHES 59.4%: MINISTRY
🇫🇷🗳️ Taux de participation à 17h00 pour le premier tour des élections législatives : 59,4%, en hausse de *20 points* par rapport à 2022. C'est le niveau le plus élevé depuis les législatives de 1986, et déjà supérieur aux scrutins de 2012, 2017 et 2022. https://t.co/e4x7TnxqqK
#Législatives2024 I Taux de participation à 17h en France : 59,39%. 🗳 En 2022, à la même heure, le taux de participation était de 39,42%. 📲 Pour en savoir plus ⤵️ https://t.co/zBE0dRc1Hg https://t.co/2AgvwA66IK
🇫🇷 French Voter Turnout Soars in First Round of Snap Election - Bloomberg https://t.co/WKiqzHWlJo https://t.co/E2iCClVJzW
French voters are turning out at the highest level this century for the first round of a snap legislative election that has seen the far-right National Rally dominating the polls https://t.co/wlRV7fyhQ0 vía @bpolitics
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Bloomberg: French Voter Turnout Soars in First Round of Snap Election https://t.co/Cy3LY3S8hL
French voters are turning out at the highest level this century for the first round of a snap legislative election that has seen the far-right National Rally dominating the polls https://t.co/u3hTYEnaRh via @bpolitics @WHorobin @JReganReg @richbravoBXL
#France: Voting begins in first stage of two-round legislative elections https://t.co/lokjsfBaRY
Voters turn out in record numbers in France’s high-stakes snap election https://t.co/AhaZBopbdq
The first round of #France's snap legislative elections kicks off Sunday in Metropolitan France for voters to elect 577 members for the National Assembly out of over 4,000 candidates. https://t.co/x0o7u4b0EL https://t.co/SuMLSZD1ly
France's parliamentary elections mark an early record turnout: at 9 am local time (10 am GMT) it amounted to 25.9%, the Ministry of Internal Affairs informed. The first round of elections to the National Assembly (lower house of the French Parliament) is taking place, which may… https://t.co/zjQoCGesGF https://t.co/gDUW1lXRIi
PARIS — As of noon, turnout in the first round of French parliamentary elections reaches 26%, seven points higher than at the same time on election day in 2022.
#Legislatives2024 | Le taux de la participation au 1er tour à Paris à 12h00 est de 25,48 %. En 2022 à la même heure, le taux de participation à Paris était de 12,26 %. #Allonsvoter 👉 Voir le CP : https://t.co/EZE4JPlb2m 🇫🇷 https://t.co/NX0rhr2xTs
As of Noon, turnout in French parliamentary elections (1st round) reaches 26%, seven points higher than same time in election day 2022.
🇫🇷🗳️ Taux de participation à 12h00 pour le premier tour des élections législatives : 25,9%, en hausse de 7,5 points par rapport à 2022. C'est le niveau le plus élevé depuis les législatives de 1981. https://t.co/aHeGYGBUFj
France (European territory), snap national parliament election today: Turnout at 12:00 PM CEST 2024: 25.9% 2022: 18.4% 2017: 19.2% 2012: 21.1% 2007: 22.6% 2002: 19.7% Source: Interior Ministry ➤ https://t.co/oL97q6lO3I #législatives #LegislativesAnticipées2024 https://t.co/etd7L3weho
#Législatives2024 I Taux de participation à 12h en France : 25,90%. 🗳 En 2022, à la même heure, le taux de participation était de 18,43%. 📲 Pour en savoir plus ⤵️ https://t.co/eLumKox1nO https://t.co/Ss9Mh12fer
The latest opinion polls suggest the far-right National Rally will come out on top in France's snap parliamentary elections. Here's what that could mean for President Emmanuel Macron and the country's political future: https://t.co/V7eDs7Q5zc
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France heading to the polls in high-stakes snap parliamentary election https://t.co/hWKfnb5JtY
Voters in #France are getting ready to head to the polls in the first round of the 2024 legislative elections.
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Millions in #France will determine a new parliament as President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap election on June 9 following the far-right National Rally (RN)’s win in the EU elections. Here’s what you need to know https://t.co/E17sf4eSlL
People in France are set to vote in snap parliamentary elections described as a major gamble by President Macron as he tries to combat a surge by the far-right. Al Jazeera’s @natachabut takes a look at what’s at stake. https://t.co/DIXhfhhxrX