- President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap general election following the far-right National Rally’s victory in the European elections.
- The electoral competition is mainly between three groups: the National Rally on the right, a newly formed left-wing coalition, and centrist forces led by President Macron.
- Elections will be conducted in two rounds, with the first round occurring on June 30 and the second on July 7.
- Campaigning has already begun, even though official rules regarding media access and other campaign regulations only start now.
- The deadline for candidate registration was last night, marking a significant step in clarifying the complex electoral landscape.
- There’s an intricate picture of alliances and candidate placements, with some parties choosing not to stand a candidate against another to form strategic alliances.
- Football star Kylian Mbappé has urged young people to vote, specifically against the extremes, in a move seen as opposing the far-right National Rally.
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