French President Macron loses parliamentary majority, projections show, in a stunning blow to his hopes of major reform in his second term
The situation, which is unusual in France, is expected to make Macron’s political manoeuvring difficult if the projections are borne out.
The situation, which is unusual in France, is expected to make Macron’s political manoeuvring difficult if the projections are borne out. The coalition, formed in May after the left suffered a debacle in April presidential elections, groups Socialists, the hard-left, Communists and greens. Falling short of the majority would force Macron into tricky partnerships with other parties on the right to force through legislation.
The nightmare scenario for the president – the left winning a majority and Melenchon heading the government – appears to have been excluded.
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