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French election: far-right government blocked as Le Pen’s alliance pushed into third place

And so it did not come to pass. For all the expectation – and yes, fear among some in France and around the world – the far-right has failed in its bid to gain a majority in the French National Assembly (the lower house of France’s parliament).

The Conversation · Jul 7, 2024

In pictures: Jubilant crowds celebrate French election results in Paris

Surprise polling projections in France say a leftist coalition that came together to try to keep the far right from power has won the most parliamentary seats in runoff elections. RFI was at Place de la République in Paris, where a massive crowd of voters celebrated.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 7, 2024

France players at Euro 2024 share 'immense relief' at defeat for far right in elections

Several France players at Euro 2024 have expressed their relief after exit polls showed bad elections results for the far right

FourFourTwo · Jul 7, 2024

French election: Alliance of left projected to take most seats in dramatic turn after far right won first vote

Marine Le Pen’s National Rally looks to have been pegged back in the second round of voting by an alliance of left wing voters

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2024

Politicians, world leaders react to French leftists' victory in blocking the far right

French politicians and world leaders reacted to the results of parliamentary elections on Sunday after a coalition of the French left that quickly banded together to beat a surging far right won the most seats in parliament but not a majority. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he was "happy"…

France 24 · Jul 7, 2024

‘We were so scared’: France’s centrist and leftwing voters breathe sigh of relief

Early election predictions of far-right majority were proved wrong but questions remain over future

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024

France’s progressives keep out the far right, but what could happen next?

While the left-green alliance will form the largest bloc, the country could face years of political paralysis

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024

Marie-Caroline Le Pen Defeated In French Election

Marie-Caroline Le Pen's defeat in Sarthe, France, to left-wing candidate Élise Leboucher reflects a changing political landscape in France.

Top News · Jul 7, 2024

French Left-Wing Alliance Projected To Beat Far Right In Election

Polish PM Donald Tusk expresses relief at projected victory of New Popular Front in French election, signaling potential shift in policies and impact on in...

Top News · Jul 7, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz hopes Spain follow his lead after beating France’s Ugo Humbert

Alcaraz spent exactly three hours on Centre Court before he downed Ugo Humbert 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-5.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2024