Macron Suffers Blow as Voters Deny Him Majority
Sub-headline
French voters have dealt a blow to newly re-elected centrist President Emmanuel Macron, denying him an absolute majority in the country's parliament and limiting his power in the National Assembly.
Key Developments
- Final results provided by the Interior Ministry give Macron's coalition 245 of the chamber's 577 seats, 44 short of an absolute majority.
- The elections, held in June 2022, have been described as the most indecisive in recent history.
- A newly formed left-wing coalition led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon made major gains in the election, winning 131 seats and becoming the largest opposition group.
- Three ministers appointed by Macron were defeated in their re-election bids.
Implications for Macron
The loss of Macron's majority is a major setback for the president, who had hoped to have a strong mandate to implement his agenda. It will make it more difficult for him to pass legislation and may lead to a more polarized political landscape in France.
The result of the election reflects growing dissatisfaction among French voters with the status quo and a desire for change. It remains to be seen how Macron will respond to this challenge and whether he will be able to unite the country behind him.
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