Marine Le Pen's party is leading in the elections in France: should Ukraine worry?

Marine Le Pen's party is leading in the elections in France: should Ukraine worry Vera Konoval

The first round of parliamentary elections has ended in France. Marine Le Pen's party, which had previously opposed support for Ukraine, won with 29% of the vote.

In conversation with 24 Channel Andrey Shkil – journalist, political commentator (France) – explained that Le Pen’s rhetoric has now changed. Although it is worth recalling that she is close to the Putin regime.

Victory of Le Pen's party

The first round of parliamentary elections in France ended with the victory of the National Rally party. The pro-presidential bloc took third position, gaining 20% ​​of the vote. Please note that you can learn more about the results of the first round of elections in our material.

I don’t see that the far right will come to power. But to power in parliament – yes, because a large percentage of the French are dissatisfied with the situation in the country. A social survey was conducted in which the French expressed concern about the lack of normal immigration legislation, a decrease in purchasing power and an increase in the danger of living in France, explained Andrei Shkil.

It was assumed that Marie was for the party 33-35% of French people will vote for Le Pen. The actual figures turned out to be slightly lower. In the first round, the far-right National Rally party won, gaining, however, 29%.

“For Marine Le Pen, even these votes are still they will not give the opportunity to “take” the entire parliament for themselves. For this, an absolute majority is needed – 290 deputies. Even Macron, having much higher support in the last parliamentary elections, did not receive an absolute majority. Therefore, there is no threat here.” , – the political observer emphasized.

Now Marine Le Pen does not give a direct answer, will she stop aid to Ukrainei . Her rhetoric has changed even compared to 2023. She is doing everything to comply with the program that is being formed by the European group, which includes its deputies. led by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Eurogroup Meloni became the third in the European Parliament.