In France, the first round of parliamentary election is being held today, to elect representatives for the 577 member National Assembly, lower house of Parliament. More than 47 million people are eligible to vote in the first round of the parliamentary election. President Emmanuel Macron's centrist Republique en Marche party needs a clear majority in the National Assembly to enable him push through the reforms he has promised.<br/>The second phase of elections will be held next Sunday. <br/><br/>

In France, the first round of parliamentary election is being held today, to elect representatives for the 577 member National Assembly, lower house of Parliament. More than 47 million people are eligible to vote in the first round of the parliamentary election. President Emmanuel Macron's centrist Republique en Marche party needs a clear majority in the National Assembly to enable him push through the reforms he has promised.<br/>The second phase of elections will be held next Sunday. <br/><br/>