On the Brink: France’s Political Future Hangs in the Balance as Legislative Election Campaign Comes to a Close

France is on the brink of a pivotal moment in its political history as it prepares for its final day of the election campaign. The polls suggest that the recycled former National Front, now known as the National Regrouping under Marine Le Pen, is closing in on a strong majority, which could significantly disrupt President Emmanuel Macron’s governability and authority.

The National Regrouping (RN) currently has 36% of voting intentions, just two days before the first round of legislative elections. This puts them ahead of the New Popular Front, a coalition of socialists, communists, ecologists, and radicals from La France Insoumise led by Jean Luc Melénchon. The presidential party, led by Macron, is lagging behind and could potentially lose more than 140 seats in the National Assembly.

Macron’s decision to dissolve Parliament after his defeat in the European elections was seen as an act of self-destruction by many. This has left many democrats worried about being caught between the ultra-right of Le Pen’s party and the revolutionary ultra-left of Melénchon’s coalition.

The latest surveys suggest that the National Rally and its allies are leading in voting intentions with a projected solid relative or even absolute majority in the National Assembly. This has raised concerns among various groups including Muslims, children of immigration, and foreigners living in France.

Issues such as national sovereignty, defense, and government control have become central to discussions as a possible National Regrouping majority looms. There are fears about what will happen to French identity if this far-right party gains significant power. Some worry about potential implications for national defense and sovereignty if such a group becomes part of the government.

As election fever intensifies threats and polarization have increased leading to widespread disquiet among voters with some feeling anxious about their future under such extreme circumstances. The rise of nationalism combined with fears about racism