A left-wing coalition unexpectedly surged and the far-right National Rally fell short of predictions. But no coalition captured a majority in Parliament, meaning months of gridlock could lie ahead.

The left-wing alliance the New Popular Front has come first in French legislative elections, but failed to obtain a majority of lawmakers needed to control the National Assembly, according to an exit ...

The final tally confirms that the left has the most seats in the National Assembly, with the far right third. Now, there’s a scramble to figure out a way forward. By Catherine Porter Reporting from ...

On Sunday night, joy: French voters had, once again, kept the far right out of power. On Monday morning, uncertainty: A hung parliament, shaky alliances and the threat of turbulent years ahead.

For President Emmanuel Macron, who called this election against the advice of his close allies, the result will come as something of a relief. Ensemble, his centrist coalition, will hold on to 168 ...

PARIS, July 7 (Reuters) - Following are reactions to the upset results of France's parliamentary election on Sunday. The country was on course for a hung parliament with the left-wing New Popular ...

Jordan Bardella, president of the French far-right National Rally party, leaves the stage after early French parliamentary elections results. Kevin Coombs/Reuters The surprising shift to the left in ...

PARIS, July 7 (Reuters) - The champagne was on ice at the far-right National Rally's (RN) headquarters, but the celebratory mood swiftly turned to disbelief when the first projected results from ...

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