DC Edit | Macron hobbled; gains by Left, Right to hurt France
2 years, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Macron hobbled; gains by Left, Right to hurt France

Deccan Chronicle  

Emmanuel Macron, the undisputed leader of France since 2017, has become the first sitting French President to not win a parliamentary majority since the electoral reforms of 2000. Macron’s centrist coalition won only 245 seats of 577, a drop from the 350-seat success of five years ago while the hard-left FUP, the Socialists, Greens and Communists become the biggest Opposition force with 131 seats, under the common name of Lupes and the leadership of Jean-Luc Melenchon while the far-right National Rally, led by Ms Marine Le Pen who lost to Macron in the Presidential poll just two months ago, has leapt from eight to 89 seats. The net result is a newly elected President has failed to establish an absolute majority and will be hobbled in carrying out his domestic agenda of addressing the cost-of-living crisis, tending to his controversial proposal of raising of the retirement age, delivering a promised pro-business thrust plus an urgent environment law and handling a hospital crisis, besides promoting greater European Union integration. The swing away from France’s settled system, centred on a popular President occupying the symbolically powerful Elysee palace, might give a counter thrust in the form of the importance of Parliament. However much domestic compulsions may reduce him to negotiating for compromises to pass legislation, he could still carry out foreign policy as it is largely left to the President in France’s scheme of things.

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Macron names ally Francois Bayrou as France’s new prime minister to try to end political chaos
1 week, 3 days ago

Macron names ally Francois Bayrou as France’s new prime minister to try to end political chaos

The Independent  

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Will France get a new PM today, one who stays in office?
1 week, 5 days ago

Will France get a new PM today, one who stays in office?

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister today, nearly a week after the political crisis triggered by Michel Barnier’s removal from office French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister today, nearly a week after the political crisis triggered by Michel Barnier’s removal from office. Macron faces significant pressure to form …

France's Macron to host party leaders in quest for new govt
2 weeks ago

France's Macron to host party leaders in quest for new govt

Raw Story  

French party leaders will gather at President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee Palace office Tuesday in a bid to chart a route towards a new government, days after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was toppled in a confidence vote. "We will not participate in a government of 'national interest' with the Republicans or Macronists or whoever," Greens party leader Marine Tondelier said Monday …

Emmanuel Macron's last act: France's pretty-boy Napoleon faces his Waterloo
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Emmanuel Macron's last act: France's pretty-boy Napoleon faces his Waterloo

Salon  

At this point, Americans shouldn’t need reminding that the institutions of so-called liberal democracy are in profound crisis, and that the crisis is getting worse rather than better. If the downfall of onetime liberal dreamboat Emmanuel Macron in France seems like a startling headline — he remains in office, but has effectively lost control of government — and the crumbling …

Macron rejects calls to resign amid upheaval
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Macron rejects calls to resign amid upheaval

China Daily  

By CHEN WEIHUA in Brussels | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-07 07:49 French President Emmanuel Macron appears on screen as he makes a television address to the nation after Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was toppled in a no confidence vote in parliament, in Paris, France, Dec 5, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron said he will appoint a new prime …

Emmanuel Macron: A French president of 5 prime ministers and looking 6th
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Emmanuel Macron: A French president of 5 prime ministers and looking 6th

Firstpost  

As Macron remains adamant about completing his tenure, this will be the sixth time the French leader will have to pick a new Prime Minister. Here’s a look at the other five who came and went while Macron stayed in power While delivering a televised address, 24 hours after his Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government collapsed, French President Emmanuel Macron …

Macron hits out at ‘anti-Republican’ front after French PM Barnier ousted
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Macron hits out at ‘anti-Republican’ front after French PM Barnier ousted

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French president Emmanuel Macron has …

French parliament in chaos
2 weeks, 4 days ago

French parliament in chaos

ABC  

Sabra Lane: French President Emmanuel Macron has addressed the nation vowing to stay on in his role until the end of his term in 2027. Kathryn Diss: Well, it was widely speculated that Emmanuel Macron would announce a new Prime Minister tonight, but he hasn't. He also said that this new paradigm demands new political collaboration and that he's not …

French President Macron vows to stay on, says will name new PM 'in coming days'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

French President Macron vows to stay on, says will name new PM 'in coming days'

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday vowed to remain French president “until the end of mandate” and said that he would appoint a new prime minister “in the coming days” following Michel Barnier’s resignation after his government was ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament French President Emmanuel Macron is seen on monitors as he addresses the nation during a …

France awaits Emmanuel Macron’s speech after no-confidence vote: ‘Stability requires…’
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

France awaits Emmanuel Macron’s speech after no-confidence vote: ‘Stability requires…’

Live Mint  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. The no-confidence motion passed by 331 votes in the National Assembly, forcing Barnier to step down after just three months in office—the shortest …

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon
2 weeks, 5 days ago

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon

Associated Press  

The Latest: Follow live updates as France’s Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation. PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to stay in office until the end of his term, due in 2027, and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days in efforts to overcome the political deadlock following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier. …

Barnier ousted: what does France’s latest political crisis mean for Macron and the country?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Barnier ousted: what does France’s latest political crisis mean for Macron and the country?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The three blocs in parliament are: Mr Macron's centrist …

Macron seeks ways out of France's political crisis as Barnier becomes shortest-serving PM in over six decades – Firstpost
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Macron seeks ways out of France's political crisis as Barnier becomes shortest-serving PM in over six decades – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Michel Barnier became France’s first prime minister to be ousted by parliament in over six decades and now will go down in history as the shortest serving PM since the Fifth Republic began in 1958 French Prime Minister Michel Barnier gestures after the result of the no-confidence vote on his administration at the National Assembly in Paris on December 4, …

French President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days
2 weeks, 5 days ago

French President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days

CNN  

CNN — Embattled French President Emmanuel Macron said he hoped to appoint a new prime minister in the coming days, in a combative televised address that will do little to ease a deepening political crisis. “The extreme right and the extreme left united together in an anti-Republican front,” Macron said of the Wednesday vote against Barnier that opened up a …

France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
2 weeks, 5 days ago

France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government

New Indian Express  

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. Macron "took note" of Barnier's resignation, the Elysee presidential palace said in a statement. Macron took more than two months to appoint Barnier after …

French government collapses as Prime Minister Michel Barnier-led Cabinet loses 'historic' no-confidence vote
2 weeks, 5 days ago

French government collapses as Prime Minister Michel Barnier-led Cabinet loses 'historic' no-confidence vote

India TV News  

France Political Crisis: In a landmark political development, France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet have been compelled to resign following a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly. However, he now faces the task of appointing a new Prime Minister, his second such appointment following July's legislative elections, which resulted in a highly fragmented parliament. Macron faces political gridlock …

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon
2 weeks, 5 days ago

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, did not hint at whom he might choose to replace Michel Barnier, left, as prime minister. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Thursday to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days after lawmakers forced Michel Barnier to resign. He said …

France at a critical political crossroad
2 months, 3 weeks ago

France at a critical political crossroad

Hindustan Times  

By deciding to dissolve the French national assembly, against the advice of his main political supporters, following the defeat in the European elections and then by refusing to recognise the result of the legislative elections which saw the coalition of the Left come out on top, President Emmanuel Macron has plunged France into a political and institutional crisis. Initiated in …

France gets new govt after deadlock
3 months ago

France gets new govt after deadlock

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during the International Meeting for Peace in Paris, France, Sept 22, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron named a new right-leaning government on Saturday, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, nearly three months after the inconclusive elections in which a left-wing alliance won the most seats. Despite the poor performance of Barnier's Republicans party …

Michel Barnier now most popular politician in France – as Macron languishes in 44th place
3 months ago

Michel Barnier now most popular politician in France – as Macron languishes in 44th place

The Telegraph  

Michel Barnier has become France’s favourite political figure, according to a surprise new poll, two weeks after president Emmanuel Macron appointed him prime minister. The poll comes as the 73-year-old former EU Brexit negotiator is struggling to cobble together a new government in the wake of snap elections in July, which left France with a hung parliament. With a 57 …

Stolen vote: The Hindu Editorial on a sledgehammer blow to democracy in France
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stolen vote: The Hindu Editorial on a sledgehammer blow to democracy in France

The Hindu  

Emmanuel Macron, France’s centrist President, called a snap parliamentary election in June after the country’s far-right National Rally finished first in the European elections. In effect, Mr. Macron called the snap election to defeat the far right, saw the victory of the left-wing bloc, but appointed a conservative as the Prime Minister. So, if Mr. Macron called the snap elections …

French leftists seek to impeach Macron
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French leftists seek to impeach Macron

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in "Forum on Youth and Artificial Intelligence" in Novi Sad, Serbia on Aug 30. The ongoing political wrangling over who will form the next government in France has taken a new twist after the radical left-wing La France Insoumise party, also known as LFI, tried to rally other groups to bring impeachment proceedings against President …

Macron struggles to form new govt
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron struggles to form new govt

China Daily  

By Shao Xinying | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-09-02 16:33 French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron has "won and failed", Zhang Jinling, a senior research fellow on French studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of European Studies, told China Daily. The New Popular Front had proposed economist and civil servant Lucie Castets, 37, as prime minister, but was turned …

French leftists seek to impeach Macron
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French leftists seek to impeach Macron

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in "Forum on Youth and Artificial Intelligence" in Novi Sad, Serbia on Aug 30. The ongoing political wrangling over who will form the next government in France has taken a new twist after the radical left-wing La France Insoumise party, also known as LFI, tried to rally other groups to bring impeachment proceedings against President …

France’s Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government
4 months ago

France’s Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government

Associated Press  

PARIS — After the excitement of the Paris Olympics and a Mediterranean vacation, now French President Emmanuel Macron has to figure out how to make his country governable again. Faced with a hung parliament, social tensions and ballooning debt, Macron kicked off talks Friday with key political players in a bid to choose a new prime minister who would form …

Macron Repels French Left as Center Retains Top Parliament Job
5 months ago

Macron Repels French Left as Center Retains Top Parliament Job

Live Mint  

-- French lawmakers reelected a centrist candidate from Emmanuel Macron’s party to a second term leading the National Assembly in a sign the president’s coalition may be best placed to form a new government after he dissolved the legislature last month. The National Assembly has been left divided between three primary groups following the July 7 snap election — the …

France’s divided National Assembly votes to keep centrist speaker as political turmoil persists
5 months ago

France’s divided National Assembly votes to keep centrist speaker as political turmoil persists

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s divided National Assembly on Thursday kept a centrist member of President Emmanuel Macron’s party as speaker after a chaotic early election produced a hung legislature. The parliamentary election earlier this month resulted in a split between three major political blocs: the New Popular Front leftist coalition, Macron’s centrist allies and the far-right National Rally party. “You will …

French president accepts prime minister’s resignation but keeps him as head of caretaker government
5 months, 1 week ago

French president accepts prime minister’s resignation but keeps him as head of caretaker government

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the prime minister’s resignation Tuesday but kept him on as head of a caretaker government, as France prepares to host the Paris Olympics at the end of the month. France has been on the brink of government paralysis since elections for the National Assembly earlier this month resulted in a split among three …

The French far right may not have peaked
5 months, 1 week ago

The French far right may not have peaked

Hindustan Times  

FRANCE’S FOURTH REPUBLIC lasted from 1946 to 1958. The good news from the snap elections on July 7th is that tactical voting has dashed Marine Le Pen’s hopes that her hard-right National Rally would lead France’s next government. Squeezed by the left-wing New Popular Front and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Ensemble bloc, the RN was pushed into an inglorious third …

French trade union boss hints at protests during Olympics if left kept from power
5 months, 1 week ago

French trade union boss hints at protests during Olympics if left kept from power

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Breaking his silence since the New Popular Front grouping …

Macron asks political parties to build a broad coalition before he appoints a new prime minister
5 months, 1 week ago

Macron asks political parties to build a broad coalition before he appoints a new prime minister

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he will wait for the country’s political parties to build a “Republican” majority at the National Assembly before he can decide on a new prime minister, after no party won a majority in Sunday’s legislative elections. Macron asked parties who adhere to “republican institutions, the rule of law, parliamentary norms, a European …

France’s leftist coalition demands the right to form a government after fractured parliament vote
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s leftist coalition demands the right to form a government after fractured parliament vote

Associated Press  

PARIS — The leftist coalition that won the most seats in France’s National Assembly in surprise results demanded on Tuesday the immediate right to form a government, even though no grouping won a majority of seats. The legislature is split between the New Popular Front leftist coalition, President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist allies and the far-right National Rally. The leftist coalition’s …

France election 2024 latest: Macron asks PM Attal to reconsider as France faces ‘3 major risks’ over deadlock
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France election 2024 latest: Macron asks PM Attal to reconsider as France faces ‘3 major risks’ over deadlock

The Independent  

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Pressure on Emmanuel Macron to speak out and address the French public amid fear of 'regime crisis' which could make the country ungovernable after fraught elections
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pressure on Emmanuel Macron to speak out and address the French public amid fear of 'regime crisis' which could make the country ungovernable after fraught elections

Daily Mail  

Emmanuel Macron was last night under increasing pressure to address the French public amid concerns a political deadlock will make the nation ungovernable. The Left-wing New Popular Front unexpectedly won 188 seats, 27 ahead of Mr Macron’s centrists, with Marine Le Pen’s National Rally further behind in third, after moderate candidates agreed to stand aside for one another so as …

Macron 'hardly has any friends' is 'hated by France with a vicious passion', enraged President Xi, 'failed to charm' Trump and 'deeply needs to be loved' insiders claim as he reels from election defea
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron 'hardly has any friends' is 'hated by France with a vicious passion', enraged President Xi, 'failed to charm' Trump and 'deeply needs to be loved' insiders claim as he reels from election defea

Daily Mail  

Emmanuel Macron 'hardly has any friends' and is 'hated by France with a vicious passion', insiders have claimed, as the French President suffers the consequences of last night's chaotic parliamentary election. A moody black and white picture of President Macron boxing raised eyebrows in France when it was published earlier this year Participants gather during an election night rally following …

France voted against the far right – but what could happen next?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France voted against the far right – but what could happen next?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That prospect now looks remote, …

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election

The Independent  

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What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027

Daily Mail  

But experts say she is now unburdened to make a bid for the presidency in 2027 Last night's tumultuous parliamentary elections in France saw President Emmanuel Macron and his centrist alliance achieve one key goal - preventing the hard-right from taking power. France's hard-right matriarch Marine Le Pen was humbled by the French electorate yesterday - but analysts say she …

Watch view of French National Assembly as country faces political deadlock after election result
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch view of French National Assembly as country faces political deadlock after election result

The Independent  

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Macron keeps France’s prime minister in place for ‘stability of the country’ after chaotic election
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron keeps France’s prime minister in place for ‘stability of the country’ after chaotic election

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron refused the resignation of France’s prime minister, asking him on Monday to remain temporarily as the head of the government after a chaotic election result left the government in limbo. Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email …

Nightmare for Macron as his election manoeuvring pushes Le Pen into THIRD place... only for 'French Jeremy Corbyn's' hard-left coalition to claim victory and vow €150bn spending, sparking political ch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nightmare for Macron as his election manoeuvring pushes Le Pen into THIRD place... only for 'French Jeremy Corbyn's' hard-left coalition to claim victory and vow €150bn spending, sparking political ch

Daily Mail  

Emmanuel Macron has traded one nightmare for another, preventing Marine Le Pen's hard-right National Rally from winning France's parliamentary elections yesterday but instead paving the way for a hard-left alliance to emerge victorious. Founder of left-wing party La France Insoumise Jean-Luc Melenchon gestures following the first results of the second round of France's legislative election at La Rotonde Stalingrad in …

French vote splits among left, center and far-right; With no majority, political paralysis threatens
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French vote splits among left, center and far-right; With no majority, political paralysis threatens

New Indian Express  

PARIS: French voters divided their legislature among left, center and far right, with no single political faction getting even close to the majority needed for form a government. According to official results released early Monday, all three main blocs fell far short of the 289 seats needed to control the 577-seat National Assembly, the more powerful of France’s two legislative …

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament

Al Jazeera  

After winning a plurality in the National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name a PM candidate this week. France’s left-wing leader Jean-Luc Melenchon says the left is “ready to govern” after emerging as the largest political bloc in parliament, but the country faces a political deadlock as no party won a clear majority. Al Jazeera’s Step Vassen, reporting from …

France's election results surprise both Macron and Le Pen with no clear majority. What could happen next?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France's election results surprise both Macron and Le Pen with no clear majority. What could happen next?

India TV News  

In a major surprise, France's election results show voters have chosen to give a broad leftist coalition the most parliamentary seats in pivotal legislative elections, keeping the far right away from power. French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance arrived in second position and the far right in third — still drastically increasing the number of seats it holds in the …

France’s election ends up with no clear majority. This is what could happen next
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s election ends up with no clear majority. This is what could happen next

Associated Press  

PARIS — French voters have given a broad leftist coalition the most parliamentary seats in a pivotal legislative election that has kept the far right from power but has put France in the unprecedented position of having no dominant political bloc in parliament. President Emmanuel Macron ’s centrist alliance came in second in Sunday’s runoff for the National Assembly, France’s …

French leftists win most seats in elections, pollsters say; lack of majority to create turmoil
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French leftists win most seats in elections, pollsters say; lack of majority to create turmoil

Hindustan Times  

A coalition on the left that came together unexpectedly ahead of France’s snap elections won the most parliamentary seats in the vote, according to polling projections Sunday. He stunned France, and many in his own government, by dissolving parliament’s lower house, the National Assembly, after the far right surged in French voting for the European elections. Macron argued that sending …

Emmanuel Macron 'could resign' after second round of disastrous French election that has seen the hard-right surge as allies warn 'unstable' president might step down entirely if he doesn't get a majo
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron 'could resign' after second round of disastrous French election that has seen the hard-right surge as allies warn 'unstable' president might step down entirely if he doesn't get a majo

Daily Mail  

President Emmanuel Macron 'could resign' after the second round of disastrous French election, his top aides have warned. Voting has begun in mainland France today in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and its inward-looking, anti-immigrant vision or produce a hung parliament and political deadlock. Macron is pictured leaving a …

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron voted in high-stakes legislative elections that could force him to share power with the rising far right. The results are important as Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally could be voted to power for the first time, or the country could face a hung parliament and years of political deadlock. Mr. Macron called the surprise vote …

French leftists win most seats in snap legislative election
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French leftists win most seats in snap legislative election

LA Times  

Far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon delivers a speech on election night in Paris after a coalition appears to have won the most parliamentary seats. A coalition on the left that came together unexpectedly ahead of France’s snap election won the most parliamentary seats in the vote on Sunday. Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally greatly increased the number of seats it …

France’s left wing takes most seats as snap election delivers deadlock
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s left wing takes most seats as snap election delivers deadlock

Al Jazeera  

A loose alliance of left-wing parties has won the most seats in France’s high-stakes legislative elections, beating both the far right and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said he would offer Macron his resignation on Monday but was ready to serve “as long as duty demands”, notably in light of the imminent Paris Games. The result …

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