Balance of Power

French Mainstream Confronts Far-Right Momentum

Marine Le Pen arrives at party headquarters in Henin-Beaumont following the first round of the legislative election on Sunday. — Marine Le Pen arrives at party headquarters in Henin-Beaumont following the first round of the legislative election on Sunday.
*Photographer: Cyril Marcilhacy/Bloomberg*

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By Ben Sills

July 2, 2024 at 9:59 AM UTC

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After three and a half weeks of frantic campaigning and market turmoil, the final round of the French parliamentary election on Sunday will come down to one question: Can Marine Le Pen be stopped?