French Vote in Snap Election: Macron's Party Takes Surprise Lead

Early Round Results Exceed Expectations

In a surprising turn of events, French voters have returned President Emmanuel Macron's Ensemble party to the National Assembly with a projected 150 to 170 seats, surpassing original expectations. The snap election, called by Macron three weeks prior, saw strong support for his party in the first round of voting on June 30.

Second Round to Determine Final Results

The second round of voting on July 7 will determine the remaining members of the National Assembly. With 76 candidates already elected in the first round, the final composition of the assembly remains to be seen.

Snap Election Buzz

When Macron announced the snap election last month, two words quickly became the buzz: "surprise" and "change." Voters had become increasingly dissatisfied with the incumbent government, and Macron's call for a new election was seen as a bold move to shake up the political landscape.