French leftists win most seats in France's legislative elections
SUMMARY
A radical left-wing coalition led the French legislative election Sunday, outpacing President Emmanuel Macron's centrists and the far-right, though no group secured an absolute majority, exit polls predict. The New Popular Front (NFP) alliance was projected to win 172-215 seats, Macron's alliance 150-180, and the right-wing National Rally (RN) 115-155. Despite RN's strong first-round performance, their final projections were lower. The lack of a majority has caused political and economic uncertainty in France. The deeply unpopular Macron faces a weakened presidency, potential opposition leadership in the National Assembly, and significant impacts on global diplomacy and European stability.
