The left-wing parties stopped quarreling and tapped a little-known civil servant for the job. But President Emmanuel Macron said he would not appoint anyone until after the Paris Summer Olympics.
Author: AURELIEN BREEDEN
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No party got an absolute majority in the National Assembly. Here are some of the ways the country could escape political gridlock. None are easy.
France Could Be Headed for Political Gridlock After Election
Experts said the country could be headed for months of political instability, with the National Assembly divided into three major blocs that appear unable to work with the others.
Turnout Is High as France’s Snap Election Enters Its Final Hours
The vote will determine the composition of France’s National Assembly, and the future of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term.
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Five Takeaways From France’s Snap Election
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French voters are heading to the polls after President Emmanuel Macron called for unexpected parliamentary elections that could put the country on a new course.
What to Watch For in France’s High-Stakes Elections
French voters are heading to the polls after President Emmanuel Macron called for unexpected parliamentary elections that could put the country on a new course.
France’s High-Stakes Elections Attract Strong Voter Turnout: What to Watch
Participation was unusually strong as voters headed to the polls for a parliamentary election that could put the country on a new course. Here’s what to watch for.
France’s Far-Right Leader Says the National Rally Is Ready to Govern
If he becomes prime minister after snap elections, Jordan Bardella, the party’s president, said he would represent all. But he also said dual citizens should not hold some “sensitive” jobs.