France's Future at Stake: Historic Election Unfolds Amid Voting Scam Revelations and a System Rigged for the Left

The French electoral system’s two-round structure, often criticized for favoring leftist coalitions over clear winners, contrasts with the simpler and more democratic single-round system of the UK, which would have given the National Rally approximately 295 deputies after the first round.

In a historic turn of events, the second and final round of France’s snap legislative elections is currently underway, with a record turnout estimated at 67.1% as of 5 PM. This significant participation reveals the high stakes of this election, which will determine the next prime minister of France and shape the country’s political landscape for years to come. ---More...

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