Tens of thousands protest in France against the far right ahead of early elections and Le Pen's advance.

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of France to protest against the far right, showing their rejection of the possibility of this political sector coming to power in the country. The demonstration took place at a time of political uncertainty, following the surprising advance of the legislative elections by President Emmanuel Macron. The early legislative elections on June 30 and July 7 caused a stir in France, especially after the victory of the far right in the European elections. Political analysts considered this decision risky, given the growing influence of the far right in Europe and France's position as one of the main supporters of Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The possibility of a new victory for the far-right party National Rally (RN) mobilized five unions to call for demonstrations across the country. The moderate image that Marine Le Pen, leader of the RN, has managed to project has raised concerns among those who remember the protests of 2002 against her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen. The protests, which were expected to gather up to 350,000 people nationwide, reflect the concern of a part of the French population regarding the advance of the far right. The possibility of the RN obtaining 29.5% of the vote intention, according to recent polls, has sparked fears and reactions in various sectors of society. The early elections have caused divisions not only among traditional political parties, such as The Republicans (LR), but also on the left. La France Insoumise (LFI), led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, has stirred controversy by sidelining critical deputies from the elections, leading to tensions and ruptures in the left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire. LFI's decision to endorse controversial candidates, such as Adrien Quatennens, convicted of domestic violence in the past, has increased tensions in the French political scene. Likewise, the possible candidacy of former socialist president François Hollande in the legislative elections could add more pressure to an already fractured coalition. The French are preparing to elect 577 deputies to the National Assembly in a context of uncertainty and political polarization. Although Macron is not running in these elections, the outcome could determine the balance of power in the country and the direction it will take in the coming years, at a crucial moment for the political future of France.