Why do France’s regional elections matter?
The Hindu
The regional results do not give a representative snapshot of who will win the presidential vote.
Marine Le Pen’s far-right Rassemblement National party hoped in June would bolster her credentials as a leader fit for power and provide a platform for her 2022 presidential bid. Those hopes hung in the balance on Sunday after a record low turnout across the nation saw the party perform worse than predicted. Voters, as expected, also punished President Emmanuel Macron and his ruling party.More Related News