French National Assembly Run-off Election Looms

France is gearing up for a critical second round of elections amidst rising tensions as the far-right National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen emerges victorious in the first round with over 29% of the vote. President Macron's party and a left-wing coalition are mobilizing against the far-right's potential majority win, prompting protests and high drama across the country. Football star Kylian Mbappe has urged citizens to vote against the far-right, emphasizing the catastrophic consequences if they secure power, while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expresses concerns about the potential outcome and its impact on German-French relations.