Initial projections from France's snap legislative elections on Sunday showed the New Popular Front – a hastily cobbled-together leftist coalition – leading both Macron's ruling party (in second place) and the right-wing National Rally (in third) but falling short of an absolute majority, according to Ipsos Talan polling. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said he would resign on Monday but that he will carry out his duties as long as required. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Initial projections from France's snap legislative elections on Sunday showed the New Popular Front – a hastily cobbled-together leftist coalition – leading both Macron's ruling party (in second place) and the right-wing National Rally (in third) but falling short of an absolute majority, according to Ipsos Talan polling. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said he would resign on Monday but that he will carry out his duties as long as required. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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