Far-Right Politics and its Potential Impact on the French Economy: What French and German Companies Need to Know in the Election’s Aftermath

In the aftermath of the first round of elections, Marine Le Pen, the presidential candidate of the National Front, spoke to her followers. The snap parliamentary elections in France are closely being followed by German companies, which could potentially have a significant impact on the political center of the country. Patrick Brandmeier, director general of the Franco-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, noted that both French and German companies are concerned about the attractiveness of France in terms of economic policy announcements from the right and left.

The far-right nationalist National Assembly (RN) led by Marine Le Pen has seen a surge in support in the latest voter polls ahead of the election. These elections, which will be held in two rounds, will determine the balance of power in the National Assembly. President Emmanuel Macron decided to call the election after his centrist party suffered a defeat from the far-right in the European Parliament elections a few weeks ago.

Financial markets have been shaken by Macron’s decision and there are concerns about France’s fiscal challenges. Investors worry that a victory by either the RN or the leftist New Popular Front (NFP) could threaten France’s economy, which is