Polls suggest advances by new left alliance could hobble centrists’ ability to deliver domestic reforms
Sunday’s vote will set the balance of power for Macron’s second term, defining his capacity to deliver domestic policy such as raising the retirement age and overhauling state benefits.president in April against the far right’s Marine Le Pen, needs a majority for his centrist grouping in the lower house of parliament in order to have a free hand for his proposals to cut taxes and make changes to the welfare system.
Pollsters have been unable to predict whether Macron will cling on to a majority in what is likely to be a record low turnout. All polling firms predict that Macron’s centrist alliance, Ensemble, will be the biggest grouping in parliament, but it could fall short of the 289 seats needed for a majority. Final polls this week suggested it would take between 255 and 305 seats in the 577-seat house.
The contest has turned increasingly bitter in the final week of campaigning with both sides accusing the other of bringing chaos to France.
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