The left-wing coalition, New Popular Front, emerged victorious in the French parliamentary elections, securing 182 seats in parliament.
The French Ministry of the Interior announced the final results on Monday, revealing that President Emmanuel Macron’s coalition, Ensemble, came in second place with 168 seats, while Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party trailed behind with 143 seats. The Republican Party followed with 45 seats, leaving the rest of the participating parties with 39 seats collectively.
With no party achieving an absolute majority, attention turned to Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the La France Insoumise party, who demanded recognition of the State of Palestine following the coalition’s victory.
Mélenchon now faces criticism for his stance on the Gaza conflict, with accusations of antisemitism hurled at him. Despite this, he remains firm in his calls for change and has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.
Internationally, leaders such as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Brazilian President Lula da Silva, and former Bolivian President Evo Morales have all expressed their support and congratulations for the left’s victory in France, viewing it as a step towards global progress and unity among progressive forces.
The outcome of the French parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves throughout the political landscape, with the left-wing coalition’s win marking a significant shift in power and setting the stage for a new era in French politics.
Source: Agencies (editted by Al-Manar English Website)
