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Left-Wing New Popular Front Leads In French Parliamentary Elections

President of the 'Rassemblement National' (RN) parliamentary group Marine Le Pen attends a "national tribute" ceremony to late French politician and admiral, Philippe de Gaulle in Paris

In a surprising turn of events in the French parliamentary elections, the left-wing New Popular Front has emerged as the leading party in the second round, surpassing Marine Le Pen's far-right party, as per an IPSOS estimate following the runoff elections.

The New Popular Front, a coalition of five parties, is expected to secure between 172 to 192 seats. However, to achieve an absolute majority, a minimum of 289 seats is required.

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