French voters will vote on Sunday in the first of two rounds that will decide whether French President Emmanuel Macron has won a working majority in parliament or has the support he needs to advance his reform agenda.
Less than two months after re-election, Macron is facing sharp challenge from the united left bloc, which polls say could deprive the president of an absolute majority even if he does not take control of parliament.
Government officials expect a relatively low performance with a record number of abstentions in Sunday’s first round of Macron’s “Community” coalition.
Jean-Luc Melenchon’s far-left bloc hopes to capitalize on discontent with the rising cost of living in France.
Macron’s ability to push his agenda for action, including a pension reform he says is essential to restoring public finances, is at risk. Leftist opponents are trying to lower the retirement age and launch a massive spending campaign.
source: Noticias
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