Macron seeks to thwart French far-right in election second round

French President Macron and allies are campaigning intensively ahead of the second round of legislative elections on July 7. The far-right National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen won the first round, raising concerns about a potential far-right majority in parliament. Macron’s centrist camp trailed in third place. The outcome could lead to a historic shift in French politics if the far-right gains control. Macron has called for a broad alliance against the far-right in the second round. AFP