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French election: Surprise left-wing victory creates political uncertainty

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 8 Jul 2024, 8:26pm
Anti-racism groups joined French unions and left-wing coalition in protests against the surging nationalist far-right as French President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election. Photo / AP
Anti-racism groups joined French unions and left-wing coalition in protests against the surging nationalist far-right as French President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election. Photo / AP

French election: Surprise left-wing victory creates political uncertainty

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 8 Jul 2024, 8:26pm

The winners of France's snap election may be certain, but deep political divisions means what'll happen next isn't clear.

People are celebrating in the streets of France, after left-wing coalition - the New Popular Front - has fended off the far-right National Rally.

It's a surprise result, reversing the National Rally's lead in votes last week.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains the unprecedented final result.

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