Post-voting polls in France indicate the leading position of the right-wing party 'National Rally'

Post-voting polls from Sunday in France show that voters have strengthened the position of the right-wing party 'National Rally', which is leading the first round of parliamentary elections by a margin; thus, France is in a 'politically uncertain situation'. According to the Associated Press, Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, who unexpectedly announced early elections three weeks ago, urged his countrymen to vote against this right-wing party in the second round of elections. Marine Le Pen, the leader of 'National Rally', has called on French voters to support her party and make it the 'absolute majority' in parliament. She stated that an absolute majority would enable her party to form a new government under the premiership of Jordan Bardella, who is currently the party leader, to work on 'healing' France, according to her. Polling organizations predict that 'National Rally' has a high chance of gaining a majority in the National Assembly of France, which, along with the Senate, constitutes the parliament of the country. Following the parliamentary elections on Sunday, July 1, 2023, the first fully right-wing government in France since World War II may be formed, or no party may gain a majority. The Associated Press writes that Jordan Bardella, who has no government experience, claims he will use the powers of the prime minister to prevent Emmanuel Macron from continuing to supply long-range weapons to Ukraine for the war against Russia. The National Rally, Bardella's party, has historical ties with Russia. This party has also questioned citizenship rights for individuals born in France and wants to restrict the rights of French citizens with dual nationality. Critics say this undermines fundamental human rights and poses a threat to France's democratic ideals. Germany may hold more training sessions for new Ukrainian army forces. New leaders of the European Union have been appointed; Kaja Kallas takes over foreign policy leadership from Josep Borrell. Mark Rutte, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands and a 'staunch opponent of Putin', has become the new NATO Secretary-General. Several Iranian refugees drowned due to a boat sinking in the waters between Greece and Italy. Thousands protested in France against far-right extremists. France, Germany, and Britain condemned the Islamic Republic's actions to expand its nuclear program.