2019 French General Elections

The 2019 French European Parliament elections took place in May, where French voters elected representatives to the EU Parliament. The main parties included President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist La République En Marche!, the conservative Republicans, the left-wing La France Insoumise, and the nationwide anti-European Rassemblement National (formerly National Front). The elections reflected diverse political views, with Macron’s party maintaining a strong position, while eurosceptic and regionalist parties gained ground. Voter turnout was historically low, around 50%. These results influenced France’s approach to European policy and highlighted ongoing debates about nationalism, sovereignty, and EU integration.