That age profile is by no means as bad for the right as seemed likely two months ago. (View Post)

The French election is in reality, a shift to both Right and Left. Macron has not done as badly as seemed likely, but he’s still in a worse position than a month ago. (View Post)

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2024/07/07/2024-french-election-results-chart-and-map-of-second-round-winners_6676976_8.html This is a good running total from Le Monde. (View Post)

Macron’s decision to call a snap election has proved idiotic. (View Post)

RTBF has RN on 210-228, at the top end of expectations. (View Post)