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France’s leftist New Popular Front wins a shock victory – but now the hard part begins

France 24

'A Lot Of Hope': French Left Rejoices At Unexpected Election Win

As the first projections showed the left in the lead of France's parliamentary polls, against all expectations, a large crowd of left-wing activists erupted in joy in Paris.

International Business Times

Surprise election win for left-green coalition plunges France into uncertainty

In France's biggest political upheaval in decades, a newly formed left-wing alliance is set to take up a majority of seats in parliament, just ahead of Macron's centrist coalition, with far-right National Rally in third place. While final results are still to be announced, it is clear no one grouping…

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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

‘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

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

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Far-Right National Rally Leader Criticizes Macron's Election Tactics

Far-right National Rally leader Bardella criticizes Macron's alliance with far-left, blames for election setback.

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French left-wing alliance wins big in unexpected snap election result

A left-wing coalition that came together ahead of France’s snap elections has won the most parliamentary seats in the vote, beating the far-right National Rally into third place, according to exit polls. President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance came in second place.

Radio France Internationale

Left-Wing NFP Projected To Beat Far-Right RN In Paris

Paris celebrates as NFP defeats RN in recent elections, marking a victory for inclusivity and tolerance.

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France election: surprise win for leftwing alliance keeps Le Pen’s far right from power

Marine Le Pen’s National Rally falls into third place despite strong showing in first round of voting

The Guardian - UK

Vote Projections Show French Left On Course To Defeat Far Right

A loose alliance of French left-wing parties thrown together for snap elections was on course Sunday to become the biggest parliamentary bloc and beat the far right, according to shock projected results.

International Business Times

France set for record turnout as voters head to polls for final round of parliamentary elections

Emmanuel Macron’s party faces wipeout as France goes to polls

Evening Standard

Leftwing coalition wins most parliamentary seats in France – as it happened

This blog has now closed but you can read our full report on the French election results here

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‘Our backs are against the wall’: French grassroots mobilise against far right

Activist groups have sprung up across the country in efforts to defeat National Rally in second round of elections

Dynamite News

France: Voting begins for second round of snap parliamentary election

Voting began in France for the second round of the snap parliamentary election called by President Emmanuel President to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, in which 289 seats are required for a party to hold an absolute majority. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

France elections latest: Macron asks PM Attal to stay on as country faces ‘3 major risks’ over deadlock

France faces months of instability after none of the three major parties were able to achieve a majority at the second round of elections

The Guardian - UK

France no longer resembles a divided but tolerant family. It is catastrophically fractured

As voters decide in the second round of elections today, the far right’s shock success last week has left many asking what the future holds for the republic

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The Independent UK

Watch: France’s snap election continues as polls open in decisive second round

Watch again as voting took place across France on Sunday 7 July, in a parliamentary run-off election that would reconfigure the political landscape, with opinion polls forecasting the far-right National Rally (RN) will win the most votes but likely fall short of a majority.

Al Jazeera

France votes in second round of parliamentary polls as far right eyes power

Opinion polls have forecast the far-right National Rally will win the most votes but likely fall short of a majority.

Top News

France Votes In High-Stakes Election Amid Rising Far-Right Threat

France's snap election sees far-right RN challenging Macron's party for majority in National Assembly, with political tensions rising.

The Guardian - UK

France on course for highest turnout in decades at pivotal election

Far-right National Rally of Marine Le Pen poised to become dominant force in country’s national assembly

The Guardian - UK

French artists, DJs and musicians unite to fight threat of far-right government

Front Électronique acts as ‘world of the night’ to combat rise of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally

International Business Times

France Votes In 'Seismic' Election

France votes in legislative elections Sunday that will be decisive in determining its political future and could see the far right become the largest party in parliament for the first time.

The Guardian - UK

French Jewish people conflicted over voting choices amid antisemitism fears

Many say they feel stuck in middle between far-right National Rally and hard-left France Unbowed

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