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Majority of French Voters Reject France Unbowed Ahead of Elections

2/26/2026

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A majority of French voters want to block France Unbowed (LFI) in upcoming elections.
In a two-round vote, nearly two-thirds would vote for a rival party.
Forty-five percent would back the National Rally (RN), now the largest parliamentary party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Quentin Deranque's killing, allegedly by far-left militants, damaged the LFI's reputation.
Former President François Hollande has urged the Socialist Party to distance itself from the LFI.

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A majority of French voters want to block France Unbowed (LFI) in upcoming elections.
In a two-round vote, nearly two-thirds would vote for a rival party.
Forty-five percent would back the National Rally (RN), now the largest parliamentary party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Quentin Deranque's killing, allegedly by far-left militants, damaged the LFI's reputation.
Former President François Hollande has urged the Socialist Party to distance itself from the LFI.