A left-wing coalition unexpectedly surged and the far-right National Rally fell short of predictions. But no coalition captured a majority in Parliament, meaning months of gridlock could lie ahead.

The left-wing alliance the New Popular Front has come first in French legislative elections, but failed to obtain a majority of lawmakers needed to control the National Assembly, according to an exit ...

The final tally confirms that the left has the most seats in the National Assembly, with the far right third. Now, there’s a scramble to figure out a way forward. By Catherine Porter Reporting from ...

PARIS — The political earthquake that France woke up to Monday was no less seismic because it may have been predictable. The far right swept to victory in the first round of legislative elections ...

For President Emmanuel Macron, who called this election against the advice of his close allies, the result will come as something of a relief. Ensemble, his centrist coalition, will hold on to 168 ...

Voters take ballot cards from stacks during the second round of the 2022 French presidential election in Lyon. (STEPHANE MAHE/REUTERS) PARIS—Millions of French headed to the polls for the final round ...

On Sunday night, joy: French voters had, once again, kept the far right out of power. On Monday morning, uncertainty: A hung parliament, shaky alliances and the threat of turbulent years ahead.

French stocks and the euro rallied Monday after results from the first round of elections suggested the far right will inflict a heavy defeat on President Emmanuel Macron but fall short of winning an ...

Jordan Bardella, president of the French far-right National Rally party, leaves the stage after early French parliamentary elections results. Kevin Coombs/Reuters The surprising shift to the left in ...