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The turnout for the French legislative election in 2024 hit a new high. What is the secret behind it?
The turnout for the 2024 French legislative election reached 66.71% and 66.63% in the two rounds of voting on June 30 and July 7, setting a record since 1997. This result has prompted many analysts to delve into the reasons behind the surge in turnout.
Election background
The election was held because President Emmanuel Macron announced the dissolution of the National Assembly, which subsequently triggered an electoral flash mob. In addition, in the 2024 European Parliament elections, the National Rally (RN) received a considerable number of votes, causing Macron's "European Demand" electoral list to lose many seats, which also became a prelude to the election.
Turnout drivers
Several key factors contributed to the record high turnout. First, the urgency of the election and the uncertainty of the political climate captured public attention. Due to RN's success in the European Parliament, coupled with the turmoil in Macron's government, many voters feel the need to participate quickly.
Many voters feel their voices matter more than ever.
Strategies and reactions of all parties
Jordan Badela, the leader of the National Assembly, mentioned that the strong growth of RN shows the voice of rejection of the current government. At the same time, the left-wing "New People's Alliance" also successfully integrated the forces of all parties and called on voters to actively participate in voting. The coalition formed by the Socialist Party and several other parties has made the election more competitive, which is one of the reasons why many voters have increased their willingness to vote.
Voter behavior during the election process
French citizens overseas also increased their participation in voting. They voted one day in advance. A total of 410,000 overseas voters participated in the voting, which was a significant increase from the 250,000 people in 2022. However, during the election process, some voters reported that the voting website could not be used due to heavy traffic, indicating the huge demand for voting.
Future political risks
Despite the impressive turnout, some analysts pointed out that this may also have led to deadlock in Congress. With no party achieving an outright majority, this leaves any government put forward at the polls facing uncertainty, further heightening political risks. Macron has been given a new challenge in this election. Faced with the support that the opposition may win, the future of his political career is full of uncertainty.
Conclusion
Overall, this French legislative election has attracted the attention of the world due to its unique political environment and voters' response. What impact will the significant increase in turnout have on France's future political situation has become a question worth pondering?
