Le Pen Falls Short Of Absolute Majority Needs Deal With Conservatives

Le Pen Responds to Far-Right's Election Disappointment: Victory Only Postponed

Le Pen Falls Short of Absolute Majority, Needs Deal with Conservatives

Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN), has conceded that her party has fallen short of its goal of winning an absolute majority in the upcoming parliamentary elections. To reach an absolute majority, the RN would need to secure a deal with MPs from the conservative Les Républicains party.

RN Remains Strongest Party in Opinion Polls

Despite the setback, the RN remains the strongest party in opinion polls, leading three weeks ahead of the European elections. The party's strong showing in the European elections has fueled optimism among its supporters, who believe that a victory in the parliamentary elections is still possible.

Le Pen Blames Media and 'Deep State'

In a speech to her supporters, Le Pen blamed the media and the "deep state" for her party's failure to win an absolute majority. She claimed that the media had engaged in a campaign of misinformation to discredit the RN and its policies.

Conservatives Unsure of Alliance

The Les Républicains party has not yet taken a position on whether or not it will form an alliance with the RN. Some members of the party have expressed concerns about working with the far-right, while others have suggested that it may be necessary to prevent the left from taking power.

Election Outcome Remains Uncertain

The outcome of the parliamentary elections remains uncertain. While the RN is the frontrunner in opinion polls, it remains to be seen whether it can translate its support into victory at the ballot box. The other main parties, including President Emmanuel Macron's La République en Marche and the left-wing coalition, are also likely to perform well.