France plunged into political uncertainty as voters reject far-right National Rally

People celebrate after the second round of the French legislative elections at Place de la Republic in Paris, on Sunday, July 7, 2024. The far-right National Rally appeared to have fallen short of predictions, but no coalition captured an absolute majority in Parliament, according to projections. Months of gridlock could lie ahead. (Dmitry Kostyukov/The New York Times)

France has averted a sharp right-wing turn, only to get into a political deadlock.

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PARIS – When French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved his country’s Parliament and ordered snap elections, he justified his action by claiming that France needs “political clarity”.

With all the votes now counted from

the July 7 parliamentary poll

, one message is clear: The French electorate is still unwilling to entrust power to the far-right nationalist and Islamophobic National Rally, or RN as it is known by its French-language acronym.

France plunged into political uncertainty as voters reject far-right National Rally

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