Macron’s centrist grouping loses absolute majority in parliament Gains by new French left alliance and historic surge by far right cast uncertainty over Macron’s second term The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022
Macron’s centrists could lose control as leftwingers rise in parliament election President faces a messy scramble if he cannot achieve absolute majority in second round of elections The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022
Macron's majority in doubt after first round of voting for parliament French President Emmanuel Macron was in danger of falling short of a parliamentary majority after a first round of voting on Sunday, with some polling firms seeing his centrist alliance scoring less than the 289 seats required. Radio France Internationale · Jun 12, 2022
Emmanuel Macron’s coalition level with new leftwing group in French elections President’s Ensemble alliance is projected to take 25.2% of the vote with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s Nupes slightly ahead on 25.6% The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022
France votes in parliament elections with fate of Macron’s ideas at stake President’s centrists face challenge from historic leftwing alliance, while far right aims for greater visibility The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022
Ukraine’s Zelensky, Kremlin critic Navalny call on France to vote for Macron in presidential race Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and jailed Russian Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny voiced support separately for French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of Sunday's second round of the presidential election that pits the incumbent against Russia-friendly far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. France 24 · Apr 20, 2022