French parliamentary election: National Rally poised to make significant gains
Far-right party could become biggest in National Assembly after second round of voting
Polls suggest National Rally could win up to 150 seats, decimating centrist parties
Polls suggest that the far-right National Rally could become the biggest party in France's National Assembly after the second round of parliamentary elections on Sunday.
The party, led by Jordan Bardella, is currently polling at around 30%, which could translate into around 150 seats in the 577-member assembly.
If the National Rally does become the biggest party, it would be a major blow to President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party, La République en Marche.
The National Rally is a nationalist and anti-immigration party that has been accused of racism and xenophobia.
If it does well in the elections, it could have a significant impact on French politics and policy.
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