French Parliamentary Election: Far-Right National Rally Surprises in First Round
Third-Biggest Party in Assembly
The far-right National Rally party has made significant gains in the first round of France's parliamentary election, moving to third-biggest party in the National Assembly.
National Rally Wins 334 Seats
The National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, won 334 seats in the first round, with a projected supermajority in the Assembly.
Current Hold on 88 Seats
Prior to the election, the National Rally held 88 seats in the National Assembly. Polls had predicted it could become the biggest party after the election, though it did not ultimately reach that benchmark.
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