When French President Emmanuel Macron called for the snap elections, people thought he was crazy. The far-right party National Rally emerged ahead of Macron’s party in the first round of voting that occurred on June 30. Now, ahead of the July 7 runoff elections, many in France are concerned about the future of the parliament. 

In Sunday’s first round of voting, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally outpaced Macron’s centrist alliance, gathering 34% of the vote, while Macron’s party trailed with just 20%. Macron will remain in power until the end of 2027, regardless of what happens when the 50 million or so registered voters in France choose a new legislature.