Emmanuel Macron's snap parliamentary elections in France have resulted in significant gains for the far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella. The National Rally, which topped the first round of elections on June 30, has a historic opportunity to gain more seats than it has in decades and potentially form a government. The results reflect a profound shift in the French political landscape, with Macron's centrist coalition significantly weakened. The far-right's 'de-demonisation' strategy appears to be paying off, placing them closer to power than at any time since World War II. The second round of voting will determine the composition of the new National Assembly and could appoint the far-right to key governmental positions.