Turnout in French parliamentary elections highest since 1981

Turnout in the second round of French parliamentary elections today (Sunday) has hit 26.63%, according to France 24.

This number is 7 points higher than the previous elections in 2022, and is the highest turnout rate since 1981, according to journalist Andrew Neil.

The EU elections and first round of French parliamentary elections also had record turnout and gave the far right a big boost. But efforts by centrist and leftwing voters to vote "tactically" this time around may blunt that effect.