1979 European Parliament election in France

European Parliament elections were held in France for the first time on 10 June 1979.[1] Four parties won seats: the centre right Union for French Democracy the Gaullist Rally for the Republic, the Socialist Party and the French Communist Party. Voter turnout was 61%.

1979 European Parliament election in France
France
7–10 June 19791984 →

All 81 French seats in the European Parliament
PartyLeader%Seats
UDFSimone Veil27.6125
PSMRGFrançois Mitterrand23.5322
PCFGeorges Marchais20.5219
RPRJacques Chirac16.3115
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

Results edit

PartyVotes%Seats
Union for French Democracy5,588,85127.6125
Socialist PartyMovement of Radicals of the Left4,763,02623.5322
French Communist Party4,153,71020.5219
Rally for the Republic3,301,98016.3115
Movement of Political Ecology888,1344.390
Lutte OuvrièreRevolutionary Communist League623,6633.080
The Fifth List: Employment – Equality – Europe373,2591.840
UDIP – FIDES283,1441.400
Party of New Forces265,9111.310
Regions – Europe3370.000
Unified Socialist Party3320.000
Total20,242,347100.0081
Valid votes20,242,34794.78
Invalid/blank votes1,114,6135.22
Total votes21,356,960100.00
Registered voters/turnout35,180,53160.71
Source: France Politique

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