France’s parliamentary elections on June 30 and July 7, 2024, will have their results known as soon as the polls close at 8pm (18:00 GMT). With 49 million registered voters, the outcome could shift the political landscape and potentially lead to a historic victory for the far-right Rally National (RN) party. An efficient vote counting process in France ensures a swift result.
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France We are fully prepared for the event Parliamentary elections The elections will take place on June 30 and July 7, 2024. There are 49 million registered voters in the country, and elections will be held in 577 constituencies. Political situationLet’s take a comprehensive look at the process and timing of results.
When will the results be announced?
Election results are announced shortly after the polls close; polls close at 8 pm (18:00 GMT) on both days. Shortly thereafter, pollsters begin releasing national projections based on partial vote counts. These projections are usually highly reliable and provide an indication of the likely outcome. Vote tally Once the election is over, official results will trickle in starting at 8pm. Thanks to France’s efficient vote-counting process, the winners of most, if not all, seats should be known by the end of the night. This will be true for both days of the election.
Political influence
The stakes in this election are high, with recent polls suggesting the far right could win. National Meeting A victory for Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella’s New Popular Front (RN) would be unprecedented in France’s post-war history. President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition is currently trailing, leaving the left-wing New Popular Front, which is expected to secure the second-largest set of seats.
To secure an absolute majority, a party needs to secure at least 289 seats. It is possible for the RN to run a minority government even if it secures a majority of seats but falls short of this number. However, Jordan Bardella has stated that without an absolute majority, the RN would not be able to effectively implement its proposed reforms.
The upcoming parliamentary elections are crucial not only as a test of political popularity, but also in determining the country’s political trajectory. With fast and efficient vote counting, France will soon know the results. In the meantime, the shape of the new government remains uncertain.
