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Rassemblement National (RN) and its allies fail to achieve an absolute majority of at least 289 seats in the Assemblée nationale in the French parliamentary election second round (September 20, 2026, confirmed by French Interior Ministry or AFP)

Pending ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 23. August 2026 · Predicted for 20. September 2026 · Based on: Historical Cycle
Probability
70%

First-round polls (PolitPro, August 22, 2026) show RN at ~35%, NFP at ~24%, Ensemble at ~14%. Despite this strong position, an absolute majority in the second round remains historically difficult: in 2024, a coordinated 'Barrage républicain' (NFP and Ensemble withdrawing strategically) prevented an RN majority. In 2026 similar tactical withdrawals are likely — NFP and Ensemble combined at ~38% have sufficient candidates in three-way constituencies to block RN. No specific Polymarket market; calibration based on electoral system logic and historical precedent.

Data basis for this prediction
  • PolitPro France Election Trend: RN 35 %, NFP 24 %, Ensemble 14 % (22. August 2026)
  • Vote-Scope.com France Legislative 2026: RN mit 11 Punkten Vorsprung im Ersten Wahlgang (August 2026)
  • AFP/Le Monde: Barrage républicain verhinderte RN-Mehrheit im Zweiten Wahlgang Juli 2024 (Historischer Präzedenzfall)
  • Verfassungsblog: France Legislative Elections 2026 — Analyse Zweiter Wahlgang (August 2026)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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