of Thanasis Gavou

A short while ago, the polls opened in France. In most of the French territory, the polls will close at 19:00 (Greece time), in many cities at 20:00, while in Paris at 9:00 (Greece time). With the closing of the polls in Paris, the first estimates of the election result are also expected.

It is recalled that, according to the latest opinion polls, the National Alarm or Rally is in first place with 33%, with Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance in second place with 14.5%. The third place seems to be taken by the Socialists under Rafael Glicksman with a percentage of 13%. Another 6% is pinched by the far-right “Reconquest” faction led by Marion Marechal.

As French analysts point out, if the opinion polls, which have barely changed since April, are confirmed, the Le Pen-Bardela party could become the largest party in terms of representation in the European Parliament.

According to forecasts, participation is expected to move at high levels and reach 52.5%.