The first round of elections to the National Assembly is being held in France.

APA reports that 48 million French citizens with the right to vote should elect 577 deputies to the lower house of parliament.

Voting will take place in the main territory of France from 08.00 to 20.00.

Voting in the overseas areas ended yesterday, but the results will be announced tonight.

The second round of voting is scheduled for June 19.