Second round of French parliamentary election begins

The second round of the French parliamentary elections has begun. French President Emmanuel Macrons party Republic on the Move (LREM) is expected to win a large majority. Even though LREM is only a year old some polls predict it will secure up to 80% of seats. Marine Le Pens Front National is predicted to win only between one and six seats. Turnout for the election has been at a record low after months of campaigning and voting.

The second round of the French parliamentary elections has begun. French President Emmanuel Macrons party Republic on the Move (LREM) is expected to win a large majority. Even though LREM is only a year old some polls predict it will secure up to 80% of seats. Marine Le Pens Front National is predicted to win only between one and six seats. Turnout for the election has been at a record low after months of campaigning and voting.

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