04:16President of National Rally (RN) Jordan Bardella said he would be the 'Prime Minister of daily life', as results suggested his party held a large lead in the first round of legislative elections, speaking at his headquarters in Paris on Sunday.
"I intend to be the Prime Minister of daily life, the one who will make the defence of purchasing power one of his top priorities, restoring order and security throughout the country, and, of course, taking our migration policy back into our own hands," he claimed.
His anti-immigration party secured 33.15 percent of the national vote.
"The choice is now clear, and France has two options. On one side, the alliance of the worst, that of the new Popular Front united behind Jean-Luc Melenchon, which would lead to disorder, insurrection, and the ruin of our economy. On the other, the National Rally (RN), which I have the honour of leading," Bardella said.
"Next Sunday, victory is possible, and alternation is within reach, France and the Republic must prevail. Let's unite, let's rally, let's mobilise for change. Vive la France and Vive la Republique," he added.
According to the final results published by France's Interior Ministry, RN topped the polls, while left-leaning NFP came second with 27.99 per cent. President Emmanuel Macron's Ensemble alliance came third with just 20.76 per cent.
Candidates achieving more than 50 percent of the vote in their area were elected - with 37 elected for NR and 32 for the New Popular Front. Those achieving 12.5 percent go forward to the second round on July 7, although candidates often drop out to maximise support for the party best placed to beat their main opponent.
Turnout was 66.7 percent. 289 seats are needed for an absolute majority in the 577-seat National Assembly.
Macron called the snap legislative vote following huge losses for his Renaissance party in the EU Parliament elections, which saw a massive surge for National Rally. The next election was not expected until 2027.
Across the bloc, conservative, nationalist and anti-immigration groups also made significant gains. Many called for a focus on domestic priorities amid the soaring cost of living, as well as lower taxes, better border security and an end to foreign military interventions, such as in Ukraine.
Macron has not held a majority in parliament since 2022 and has used executive powers to pass legislation like his pension reforms, which have seen massive protests.
'I intend to be the Prime Minister of daily life' - National Rally's Jordan Bardella reacts to strong lead in first round of voting
President of National Rally (RN) Jordan Bardella said he would be the 'Prime Minister of daily life', as results suggested his party held a large lead in the first round of legislative elections, speaking at his headquarters in Paris on Sunday.
"I intend to be the Prime Minister of daily life, the one who will make the defence of purchasing power one of his top priorities, restoring order and security throughout the country, and, of course, taking our migration policy back into our own hands," he claimed.
His anti-immigration party secured 33.15 percent of the national vote.
"The choice is now clear, and France has two options. On one side, the alliance of the worst, that of the new Popular Front united behind Jean-Luc Melenchon, which would lead to disorder, insurrection, and the ruin of our economy. On the other, the National Rally (RN), which I have the honour of leading," Bardella said.
"Next Sunday, victory is possible, and alternation is within reach, France and the Republic must prevail. Let's unite, let's rally, let's mobilise for change. Vive la France and Vive la Republique," he added.
According to the final results published by France's Interior Ministry, RN topped the polls, while left-leaning NFP came second with 27.99 per cent. President Emmanuel Macron's Ensemble alliance came third with just 20.76 per cent.
Candidates achieving more than 50 percent of the vote in their area were elected - with 37 elected for NR and 32 for the New Popular Front. Those achieving 12.5 percent go forward to the second round on July 7, although candidates often drop out to maximise support for the party best placed to beat their main opponent.
Turnout was 66.7 percent. 289 seats are needed for an absolute majority in the 577-seat National Assembly.
Macron called the snap legislative vote following huge losses for his Renaissance party in the EU Parliament elections, which saw a massive surge for National Rally. The next election was not expected until 2027.
Across the bloc, conservative, nationalist and anti-immigration groups also made significant gains. Many called for a focus on domestic priorities amid the soaring cost of living, as well as lower taxes, better border security and an end to foreign military interventions, such as in Ukraine.
Macron has not held a majority in parliament since 2022 and has used executive powers to pass legislation like his pension reforms, which have seen massive protests.
President of National Rally (RN) Jordan Bardella said he would be the 'Prime Minister of daily life', as results suggested his party held a large lead in the first round of legislative elections, speaking at his headquarters in Paris on Sunday.
"I intend to be the Prime Minister of daily life, the one who will make the defence of purchasing power one of his top priorities, restoring order and security throughout the country, and, of course, taking our migration policy back into our own hands," he claimed.
His anti-immigration party secured 33.15 percent of the national vote.
"The choice is now clear, and France has two options. On one side, the alliance of the worst, that of the new Popular Front united behind Jean-Luc Melenchon, which would lead to disorder, insurrection, and the ruin of our economy. On the other, the National Rally (RN), which I have the honour of leading," Bardella said.
"Next Sunday, victory is possible, and alternation is within reach, France and the Republic must prevail. Let's unite, let's rally, let's mobilise for change. Vive la France and Vive la Republique," he added.
According to the final results published by France's Interior Ministry, RN topped the polls, while left-leaning NFP came second with 27.99 per cent. President Emmanuel Macron's Ensemble alliance came third with just 20.76 per cent.
Candidates achieving more than 50 percent of the vote in their area were elected - with 37 elected for NR and 32 for the New Popular Front. Those achieving 12.5 percent go forward to the second round on July 7, although candidates often drop out to maximise support for the party best placed to beat their main opponent.
Turnout was 66.7 percent. 289 seats are needed for an absolute majority in the 577-seat National Assembly.
Macron called the snap legislative vote following huge losses for his Renaissance party in the EU Parliament elections, which saw a massive surge for National Rally. The next election was not expected until 2027.
Across the bloc, conservative, nationalist and anti-immigration groups also made significant gains. Many called for a focus on domestic priorities amid the soaring cost of living, as well as lower taxes, better border security and an end to foreign military interventions, such as in Ukraine.
Macron has not held a majority in parliament since 2022 and has used executive powers to pass legislation like his pension reforms, which have seen massive protests.