France election: Macron party set for big parliamentary win
(VOVWORLD) - The centrist party of French President Emmanuel Macron looks on course to win a landslide victory following the first round of parliamentary elections.
Emmanuel Macron needs a strong majority to push through his reforms (Photo: EPA)
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Projections show La République en Marche (Republic on the Move) and its MoDem ally set to win up to 445 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly. The Socialists, France's former ruling party, are seen losing 200 seats. Traditional parties are urging voters to back Mr. Macron's rivals in a run-off vote.
Mr. Macron's party was established just over a year ago and many candidates have little or no political experience. The final outcome will be decided in the second round of voting next Sunday.