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Uncertainty in France after Leftist Upset in Election
The Left pulled off an upset and became the largest party in the French parliamentary election, while the president's center alliance defeated the far-right. However, none of the blocs won a majority of their own, which paves the way for a difficult-to-govern situation unless new alliances take shape.
Turmoil in Paris after French election
Masked demonstrators have clashed with police in central Paris after the polling stations closed in France. .
Upset for the French Left
The Left Alliance New People's Front (NFP) is in a narrow lead in the French election, according to exit polls. President Emmanuel Macron's center alliance Ensemble appears to receive the second most votes.
Left-wing Sensation in French Election – Attal to Resign
It will be a sensational victory for the French left, according to exit polls. The country's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who belongs to the center alliance Ensemble, which will be the second largest, will submit his resignation.
Now France's future is being decided – but he's boycotting
It's time for the second round in the French parliamentary election. Much indicates that no side will get a majority and that the election night will be a nail-biter.
World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory
Keir Starmer receives congratulations from colleagues around the world after his landslide victory in Britain's election. .
Mbappé lashes out again: "Catastrophe"
England and France are gearing up for the European Championship quarterfinals at the same time as elections are taking place in their home country. One national team doesn't talk politics – while the other is happy to speak out.
Government Spokesperson in French Government Attacked
The French government's spokeswoman and former minister Prisca Thévenot, and people who were with her, were attacked when they put up posters in Meudon southwest of Paris on Wednesday evening. They were out on a campaign ahead of the second round of France's parliamentary elections on July 7.
Parties urged to unite against French far-right
France's President Macron's middle alliance and the left-wing alliance NFP are urging their voters to stand united against Le Pen's party RN. Over 200 candidates have already withdrawn in an attempt to put obstacles in the way of the far-right party ahead of the second round of voting on Sunday.
The French are getting anxious about the election
Since President Emmanuel Macron announced new elections, French psychologists and psychiatrists have seen an increase in consultations and signs of stress, anxiety, and worry among their patients, writes the newspaper Le Monde. .
France Divided in the Extremists' Battle
Everything is blamed on President Emmanuel Macron as France catches its breath after the first round of the parliamentary election. The final battle is portrayed as the extremists' fight.
French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises
The euro strengthens against the dollar, French government bond yields fall and the Paris stock exchange rises sharply after the first round of the French parliamentary election. The market breathes a sigh of relief as it does not appear that the far-right party National Rally – which appears to be becoming the largest party – will gain its own majority.
The euro is rising – French election uncertainty eases slightly
The euro strengthens against the dollar and stock markets around the world rise after the first round of the French parliamentary election. The market breathes a sigh of relief as it does not appear that the far-right party National Rally – which seems to become the largest party – will gain its own majority.
The Far-Right Surged – Radical Left Close Behind
The first round of the parliamentary election in France means a major success for the far-right party National Rally (RN) - which becomes the largest party with just over 29 percent. But the left-wing alliance NFP is close behind with 28 percent, paving the way for an uncertain second round.
Fateful week awaits in France
Far-right or left-wing? A divided and dissatisfied France chooses a path – which will have major consequences for all of Europe. .
France's New Election - What's at Stake
The President is pressured from two sides and can become increasingly cornered – but France can also end up in a deadlock. Here are the conditions for France's parliamentary election.
The Le Pen Clan Behind the French Far-Right
Betrayal, a bomb, and a dead cat. The Le Pen clan's history is marked by controversies and a bitter family feud – and closely intertwined with the National Rally (RN) party, which now has a whiff of power in France.
Le Pen's party in clear lead in France
The far-right and nationalist party National Rally (RN) has a clear lead ahead of Sunday's French parliamentary elections, according to opinion polls. The election could be a tough loss for President Emmanuel Macron's party RE after the setback in the EU parliamentary election on June 9.
Tough battle for young voters in French election
With two strong blocks with monumentally different ideas, the French election appears to be able to become a nail-biter. And forces from all directions are trying to mobilize a group that to a high degree abstains from voting: the young.
Crisis Level on French Interest Rates Ahead of New Election
There is a crisis atmosphere on the French bond market - where the French state finances itself - ahead of Sunday's re-election to the parliament in France. The Paris Stock Exchange is also falling - despite rises on all other fronts in Europe - and now the entire stock market rise for the year has been erased.
Inflation news boosted the Stockholm stock exchange
The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the week on a plus after fresh statistics showed that inflation fell as expected in the USA in May. The OMXS index increased by 0.
Anxiety grows among French Muslims ahead of the election
In France, the anxiety is increasing among the country's Muslims about which direction the policy will take after the election. We are naturally afraid of how the result will affect our daily lives, says Fatima, 70 years old.
Macron: "Civil War" if Extremists Win
France may be facing a civil war if the far-right or the far-left achieve significant successes in this summer's parliamentary elections. This is predicted by President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron: Will Remain Regardless of Election Outcome
France's president Emmanuel Macron will remain in office as the country's president for the remainder of his term, regardless of the outcome of the parliamentary election, whose first round takes place on 30 June. "You can rely on me to be your president, your constant defender of the republic, our values", he writes in an open letter published in French media.
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