"As an immigrant in France, each new election brings with it a creeping sense of dread - how well will the far right do this time? It's been a constant drum beat since I landed in France in 2019."
"In the 2022 presidential elections, Le Pen herself made it to the second round, before being comfortably beaten by Emmanuel Macron. Parliamentary elections later that year saw her party take its largest number of seats ever."
"The recent local elections represented the last time French voters are scheduled to go to the polls before the presidential vote, so now that they are out of the way, we are full steam ahead for 2027."
The upcoming presidential election in France is causing anxiety among foreigners, particularly due to the growing influence of the far-right Rassemblement National party. Local elections have recently concluded, marking the last voting event before the presidential election in spring 2027. The political landscape is fractured, with a deadlocked parliament and a lame duck president. Since 2019, the far right has consistently gained ground, culminating in Marine Le Pen's strong performance in the 2022 elections and her party's significant parliamentary presence. The situation remains tense as the 2027 election approaches.
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