Wegweisende Snap Elections in France
26.6.2024 Voter turnout among French citizens abroad is currently below 30 percent. This urgently needs to change in order to prevent a shift to the right in Europe. Help motivate French citizens in Austria to vote. Every vote against the extreme right counts!
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The implications of this election reach far beyond France's borders. Leading politicians have expressed deep concern that they may have to negotiate with a far-right government, making this election a critical moment that will be closely watched by everyone in Europe and beyond.
France's complicated electoral system often requires strategic voting and alliances between candidates who received more than 12.5 percent of the vote in the first round. Normally this means the top two candidates, but the predicted high turnout and lower number of candidates could lead to more "triangular" second rounds - scenarios in which three candidates qualify for the run-off.
In this uncertain environment, Volt has been at the forefront of efforts to unite citizens seeking a more democratic Europe and social and environmental progress. Volt and several grassroots political movements such as 100% Citoyens, Europe Equitable or EUCitizensRoute have joined forces under the banner of the Front européen (European Front) to offer a progressive and pro-European choice in all constituencies and to fight the ultra-conservative and anti-European ideas of the extreme right. However, the Front européen is also committed to doing everything in its power to prevent Le Pen and Bardella from coming to power:
Call to vote against the far-right in the run-off election.
Call for the junior candidates to withdraw in the event of a triangular election round, which the far-right could win, in order to prevent vote splitting.
The first round is scheduled for June 30, with run-off elections planned for July 7. French citizens living abroad can vote online from yesterday, June 25 at 12 noon, until June 27 for the first round and from July 3 at 12 noon until the next day for the second round.
The importance of this election cannot be overstated. Every vote cast can make the difference between a Europe that continues to uphold democratic principles and one that succumbs to extremism. Collective action and political activism have never been more important to preserve the democratic ideals that have long characterized the continent. It is crucial for pro-European forces to mobilize, educate and inspire voters to actively participate in this election campaign. The upcoming French parliamentary elections are a defining moment for France and Europe. As we stand on the cusp of potentially transformative change, it is incumbent on every voter to recognize the implications of their decision.
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