France is gearing up for a snap election in 2024, following President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to dissolve the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament. This move comes after the far-right National Rally (RN) party secured a significant victory in the European elections, with Marine Le Pen’s party projected to win 31.5% of the vote compared to 14.5% for Macron’s Renaissance party.
France Snap Election 2024 Date
The snap election will take place in two rounds: the first round on June 30, 2024, and the second round on July 7, 2024.
France Snap Election 2024 Reason
Macron’s decision to dissolve the National Assembly and call for snap elections is seen as a response to the crushing defeat of his party in the European elections. The move aims to give the French people a choice in their parliamentary future and potentially prevent the far-right from gaining significant power.
France Snap Election 2024 Format
The 577 members of the National Assembly will be elected through a two-round system in single-member constituencies. A candidate who receives an absolute majority of valid votes and votes greater than 25% of the registered electorate is elected in the first round. If no candidate reaches this threshold, a runoff election is held between the top two candidates or any other candidate who receives a vote total greater than 12.5% of registered voters.
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What Happens Next in France Snap Election 2024?
The outcome of the snap election is uncertain, but it is clear that the National Rally’s success in the European elections has significantly impacted the political landscape. If Macron’s party fails to secure a strong parliamentary majority, he could face a rare cohabitation scenario where the presidency and the National Assembly are on opposing political sides. This could lead to the selection of a prime minister from a different political party, potentially blocking much of Macron’s domestic agenda.