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You have Reconquête, another right wing party, formed recently around a very polarising figure, Eric Zemmour. Zemmour was Le Pen biggest rival on the right but disappointed during the last presidential elections.
You also have several "souverainistes" parties, they are anti Euro/EU/Nato.
Their views are still in the minority.
The National Rally has moved further to the centre, to attract more voters, and "improve" its image. It's working hard to distance itself from the extreme right, this is why at the EU level, they won't form a coalition with the German AfD, and at the national level, I don't see another coalition with the aforementioned right wing parties.
According to the latest updates, the far-right National Rally party led by Jordan Bardella has emerged as the frontrunner in the first round of the 2024 French legislative elections held on June 30[1][2][3][4][5]. The National Rally's strong performance, more than doubling its support compared to the previous election, has sent shockwaves through the French political landscape[4].
President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance Together for the Republic suffered a heavy defeat, reflecting growing discontent with his leadership[3][5]. The left-wing coalition New Popular Front also made significant gains, intensifying the competition for parliamentary seats[3].
The election results could have far-reaching consequences, potentially leading to the appointment of a National Rally prime minister and a power-sharing arrangement with Macron[3][5]. This scenario would mark a significant shift in French politics, with implications for the country's domestic policies, its role in the European Union, and its stance on international issues like the conflict in Ukraine[2][3].
The second round of voting is scheduled for July 7, and the final outcome remains uncertain[1][2]. However, the National Rally's strong showing in the first round has raised concerns about the potential rise of far-right ideologies in France[3][5].
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[1] French election 2024 updates: Exit polls project far right lead https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/6/30/french-parliamentary-election-2024-live-voters-pick-mps-in-test-for-macron
[2] France election 2024: Latest updates and news https://apnews.com/article/france-parliamentary-election-06-30-2024-39032c7652dd566c9fe7484443307aa6
[3] France elections 2024: Far-right National Rally leads first round of ... https://apnews.com/f07061a929ed8eaad0e714e948159cab
[4] French election results: winners and losers in Paris - Euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/30/france-snap-legislative-elections-results-macron-bardella-le-pen
[5] France election projections: Voters punish Macron, boost far-right https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/30/france-elections-macron-le-pen-bardella/
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