July 1, 2024

France – The French information company reported on Sunday that estimates point out that the far proper received by a big margin the primary spherical of legislative elections, whereas President Emmanuel Macron’s camp got here in third.

In response to the preliminary outcomes of the legislative elections, the Yemeni Nationwide Meeting, which got here in first, obtained 33% of the votes.

The In style Entrance got here in second place with 28.5%.

As for the Renaissance Social gathering (Macron’s occasion), which got here in third place, it obtained 22% of the votes.

In response to a chart primarily based on polling heart figures, the variety of seats in parliament for the right-wing Nationwide Rally occasion is between 260 and 310, which will increase the potential for it acquiring an absolute majority.

In response to approximate estimates by polling facilities in regards to the anticipated variety of seats, the “Leftist In style Entrance” will get hold of between 115 and 145 seats, whereas the “Ennahda Social gathering” (the presidential alliance) will get hold of between 90 and 120 seats, whereas the “Republican Social gathering” will get hold of between 30 and 50 seats.

It’s price noting that absolutely the majority of seats within the French Parliament is 289 seats.

RT’s correspondent reported that these numbers are topic to the outcomes of the second spherical, which can trigger adjustments within the proportion.

Polling stations opened in varied French areas at 8:00 a.m. native time for voting within the first spherical of historic legislative elections that might convey the far proper to energy.

Opinion polls in France have proven that the Nationwide Rally is forward of the left-wing New In style Entrance alliance, which has between 27.5 and 29 % of voting intentions, and the present presidential majority led by center-right Emmanuel Macron, which has 20 to 21 %.

If Bardella turns into prime minister, it is going to be the primary time since World Struggle II that France has been dominated by a authorities rising from the far proper.

Macron had referred to as on June 9 to dissolve the Nationwide Meeting, however disagreements between the novel leftist “France Insoumise” and its socialist, environmentalist and communist companions, significantly over the particular person of its chief, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a former presidential candidate, shortly resurfaced and sometimes forged a shadow over the bloc’s marketing campaign.

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“Estonia will proceed to assist Ukraine all through the conflict interval. Our actions should be aimed toward ending hostilities,” the president mentioned.

In 2024-2027, “We are going to allocate 0.25 p.c to Ukraine. of its protection price range. We would like different international locations to observe our instance,” the Estonian chief added.

V. Zelenskis, in flip, thanked Estonia for its help to his nation – each monetary assist and help on the way in which to the European Union and NATO.

“It is rather necessary for us that Russia is held accountable for its actions, for all of the crimes and destruction it has brought on via its aggression,” the president mentioned.

It additionally requires, he mentioned, that Russia be made to pay for its crimes in opposition to the property of his nation and its residents.

“Her property should be frozen and confiscated,” V. Zelenskis mentioned.

He famous that if Russia is compelled to reply financially for the conflict, it should, amongst different issues, be an necessary lesson for different dictators.

“No Pauses”

V. Zelensky emphasised that now will not be the time to speak regarding any truce, as it might serve Russia’s pursuits.

He warned that any pause in Ukraine’s protection in opposition to a Russian invasion would solely assist Moscow rearm and permit it to “run us over”.

“Give the Russian Federation 2-3 years, then they may merely run us over. We would not need to take that threat […] There will likely be no pauses in favor of Russia,” he mentioned in Estonia.

In line with the chief of Ukraine, one of the necessary objectives of this yr is to implement the Ukrainian peace plan, which has been joined by greater than 80 international locations to date.

“Estonia was one of many first international locations to affix it, and Ukraine thanks Estonia for its help,” V. Zelenskis mentioned.

He additionally thanked Estonia for its contribution to the remedy of Ukrainian troopers wounded on the entrance.

V. Zelenskis continues his go to to the Baltic international locations on Thursday.

V. Zelenskii along with Overseas Minister Dmytro Kuleba arrived in Tallinn final night, Estonian Overseas Minister Margus Tsahkna reported on the X social community.

“It’s a nice honor for me to welcome good mates and allies Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Dmytro Kuleb in Tallinn. We’re sending a robust message and affirmation to Ukraine that Estonia is firmly on their aspect and collectively we’ll win this conflict,” M. Tsahkna wrote.

After the assembly with the Estonian president, V. Zelenskis additionally plans to satisfy with the Speaker of the Parliament Lauri Hussar and the Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and make a speech within the Parliament.

The top of Ukraine will go to Latvia from Estonia.

On Wednesday, V. Zelenskis visited Lithuania, the place he met with President Gitanas Nausėda, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyte, Seimas management and representatives of factions. The presidents of Lithuania and Ukraine addressed the folks of Lithuania at Daukanta Sq., visited the Ukrainian middle of Vytautas the Nice College (VDU), established on the initiative of the primary girls, the place they met with conflict refugees residing in Lithuania.