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Demonstrations held across France following results of snap poll

People took to the streets in several French cities to celebrate the surprise victory of the left-wing alliance according to preliminary results.

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Demonstrations held across France following results of snap poll

The National Assembly has a total of 577 seats, and none of the three primary blocs are projected to get an absolute majority of 289 seats.

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Demonstrations held across France following results of snap poll

The first round was held on June 30, where 76 candidates were successfully elected, without needing a second round.

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Demonstrations held across France following results of snap poll

The RN got 29.26% of the vote by itself (37 seats), a rate that rose to over 33% when combined with its allies.

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Demonstrations held across France following results of snap poll

The NPF got 28.06% (32 seats) and Together for the Republic finished third with slightly over 20.04% (two seats).

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Demonstrations held across France following results of snap poll

Macron dissolved parliament and announced early elections after the RN swept more than 31% of the vote in the European Parliament elections on June 9, defeating his centrist bloc.

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Demonstrations held across France following results of snap poll