French Election Results: Macron's Party Projected to Place Second, Far-Right Gains Seats

Macron's Ensemble Coalition Trailing Left-Wing Alliance

In a dramatic turn of events, the first round of France's legislative elections has seen Emmanuel Macron's centrist Ensemble coalition projected to be the second-largest bloc in the National Assembly, with an estimated 152 to 163 seats. The far-right National Rally (RN), on the other hand, has made significant gains, boosting its representation from 8 to 18-23 seats.

Left-Wing Coalition Emerges as Main Challenger

The biggest surprise of the night has been the stunning performance of the left-wing NUPES coalition, which is now projected to win the most seats, with estimates ranging from 170 to 190. This unexpected surge has put Macron's Ensemble at a disadvantage.