The party of French President Emmanuel Macron "Forward, the Republic!" Won a confident victory in the parliamentary elections, receiving 32.32% of the vote.

It is reported by Le Figaro.

The second place was won by the party "Republicans", receiving 21.56% of the vote. The alliance of the "Unconquered France" with the French Communist Party also got into the top three with 13.74% of the vote.

"National Front" Marin Le Pen received only 13.2%. To pass to the second round, you need to get more than 12.5% ??of the vote.

Thus, "Forward, the Republic!" Will be able to get a majority in the National Assembly - from 415 to 455 seats out of 577. At the same time, Republicans are predicted from 70 to 110 seats.

"Unconquered France" with the French Communist Party can receive from eight to 18 seats. "National Front" Le Pen can count on getting one to five seats in the National Assembly.

The elections were held with a record low turnout, voted for less than half of voters -48.71%.

Since no candidate received more than 50% of votes in the first round, a second round will be held in France, in which the two best candidates of the first round. The second round of elections will be held on June 18.

As reported by the "Observer", Macron on May 14 formally took office as President of France.

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