Paris, July 1, 2024 — The first round of voting for France's parliamentary elections concluded yesterday, with Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) emerging as the frontrunner. The hard-right party is poised to win the election with approximately 34 percent of the votes, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

The National Rally is confident of its lead as the results from the first phase come in. However, the final outcome will be determined after next week's second phase of voting on July 7.

In the meantime, the New Popular Front, a coalition of left-wing parties, has secured the second position with 29 percent of the votes. President Emmanuel Macron's Ensemble coalition trails in third place, garnering 21 percent of the vote.

The results reflect a significant shift in the French political landscape, with the National Rally solidifying its position as a major force. The final round of voting will determine the composition of France's parliament and could have substantial implications for the country's future political direction.