Hundreds of people in Paris celebrated with cheers as the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) was projected to defeat the far-right National Rally (RN) party in the recent elections. The outcome came as a surprise, especially after RN initially led in the first round of voting.
At 8 p.m. local time (2 p.m. ET), the news of NFP's victory spread through the streets of Paris, prompting an outpouring of emotions. People holding signs expressed their joy, while some embraced each other and shed tears of happiness.