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France Election 2024: Left-Wing Coalition's Surprise Victory Sparks Political Turmoil

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Shocking results in France as left-wing coalition leads, creating a hung parliament and sparking violence.

In a stunning turn of events, the France Election 2024 has delivered unexpected results with a left-wing coalition emerging as the leading force. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's resignation following the exit polls added to the political drama. The triumph of the left over the far-right, led by Marine Le Pen and her prime minister-in-waiting Jordan Bardella, has left France facing a rare hung parliament.

As the French leftists clinched the most seats but fell short of a majority, the country now braces for weeks of uncertainty and negotiation to determine the next prime minister. President Macron's centrists secured the second spot, while the far-right suffered a setback, coming in third. The close race against Marine Le Pen highlights the continuous struggle to prevent a far-right takeover in France, showcasing the nation's divided political landscape.

The aftermath of the election has not only sparked political chaos but also triggered violence across France. The abrupt shift in power dynamics has ignited tensions and raised concerns about the future governance of the country. The ongoing power play and maneuvering to form a government reflect the intricate challenges faced by French politics amidst the surprising election results.

In a fascinating twist, projections by Ipsos indicate the NFP may secure 171-187 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly, a significant but insufficient majority. This outcome underscores the complex task of coalition-building in the aftermath of a divisive election. Furthermore, the election result reinforces the significance of each vote in shaping the political landscape, emphasizing the impact of every citizen's choice in determining the country's future direction.

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France election 2024 results updates: Left-wing coalition leads exit ... (Aljazeera.com)

After the exit polls were announced at 8pm (18:00 GMT), French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said he would hand his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on ...

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What just happened in France's shock election? (BBC News)

When the graphics flashed up on all the big French channels, it was not the far right of Marine Le Pen and her young prime minister-in-waiting Jordan Bardella ...

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France Rejects Far Right as Left Wins Most but Not Majority of Seats ... (TIME)

A coalition of the French left beat back a far-right surge but failed to win a majority, leaving France to face a rare hung parliament.

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5 things to know about France's messy election (POLITICO.eu)

PARIS — Voters in France have once again mobilized to stop Marine Le Pen's far right taking power. But it was a close-run thing for the anti-Le Pen movement, ...

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French leftists win most seats in elections, pollsters say; far right falls ... (The Hindu)

France now faces the prospect of weeks of political machinations to determine who will be prime minister and lead the National Assembly. And President Macron ...

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French left coalition comes out on top in elections, in shock upset ... (NPR)

PARIS — After the shock of French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call snap elections last month, another surprise came for French voters as polls ...

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France Elections 2024: President Emmanuel Macron will 'wait' to ... (Livemint)

Leftist coalition wins most parliamentary seats in France, Macron's centrists second, and far-right came third. No clear majority emerged.

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A shock election result in France puts the left in the lead | Mint (Livemint)

Projections by Ipsos, based on early results, gave the NFP 171-187 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly. This would still be far short of the 289 seats ...

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France faces hung parliament as left-wing trumps far-right with no ... (India Today)

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Violence breaks out in France as left-wing coalition leads snap ... (Business Standard)

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A period of horse-trading and instability is now likely to take hold in France, as political alliances are forged with the aim of forming a government.

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Three key reasons why Marine Le Pen's rightwing party lost in France (India Today)

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French elections 2024: Left leads, far-right rises, no majority secured (Business Standard)

The left coalition in France won the most seats in Sunday's legislative elections, countering a far-right surge but failing to secure a majority.

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France's Macron keeps PM in place for "stability" after chaotic election (ABC News)

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France faces coalition puzzle after left-wing surge in election (Reuters)

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Political paralysis looms in France after shock election result (The Guardian)

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Macron refuses French Prime Minister's resignation after chaotic ... (The Hindu)

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France elections 2024: Macron refuses Prime Minister Attal's ... (The Associated Press)

Gabriel Attal had said he would remain in office if needed but offered his resignation Monday morning.

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After France's election shock comes the real power struggle (BBC News)

France's left-wing bloc has won the election - now the real battle begins, writes Andrew Harding.

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He went to tender his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, as tradition dictates after a parliamentary election. This time, however, the voting a day ...

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Polling firms say their models weren't able to fully capture the shifting dynamics in the days before the vote.

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