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France does not have a reputation for coalitions in recent times, writes Chris Stevenson, so be prepared for weeks of negotiations

Recent elections in France lead to a leftist coalition winning Parliament, creating uncertainty and challenges for governance.

France full-back Melvyn Jaminet was on Monday facing an end to his international career after a video surfaced of him making a racist remark.

With parliament roughly split into three blocs, it could take weeks for MPs in a typically conflictual system to build coalitions

"The nation rallied against the National Rally." That's the analysis from our political expert after France's legislative elections returned a hung parliament, with the far-right bloc finishing third. He says that France's left wing stood down its candidates where required, and that in the end the country as a whole…

With a radical manifesto and an uneasy alliance, the left and green alliance has a difficult task ahead

The Left-wing New Popular Front alliance secured the most seats but did not win a majority, leaving the country with an uncertain future

Our expert pundit looks back at the opening week and examines the state of play among the 'big four' GC favourites

‘I feel like I’m growing’ - says two-time defending Tour champion before rest day ride