First round of French parliamentary elections kick off

78 views · Published 11 June 2017 · 0:45 · Indexed 23 October 2026

Channel: IBTimes UK · 2017 · News & Politics

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Polls have opened for the first round of parliamentary elections in France. President Emmanuel Macron is likely to gain the majority necessary for his ambitious reforms.His Republic on the Move (LREM) party is expected to secure at least 30 percent. Huge losses are predicted for both the centre-right Republicans and the Socialists.The second round of elections to determine the new MPs will take place next Sunday.

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