Far-Right Triumphs in France's EU Elections

The National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, emerged well ahead in the EU elections with an estimated 31-32% of the votes, surpassing President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party's projected 15%. France is electing 81 out of the 720 members of the European Parliament.

Initial results from France indicate a decisive lead for the far-right National Rally party in the EU elections, according to French opinion poll institutes.

Marine Le Pen's anti-immigration and nationalist agenda struck a chord with voters, earning her party around 31-32% of the vote. In contrast, President Emmanuel Macron's pro-European centrist party lagged behind with only a projected 15%.

France's election will contribute 81 members to the 720-seat European Parliament.