Who Won the Parliamentary Elections in France

The coalition of leftist parties known as the "New Popular Front," led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, has won the parliamentary elections in France, securing 182 seats. The second place was claimed by Macron's coalition with 168 seats. Marine Le Pen's "National Rally" came in third with 143 seats.

Notably, during the first round of elections, Le Pen's party received the most votes, and a parliamentary majority was anticipated for them.

In an interview with French TF1, the politician expressed that he has faced many disappointments and views this outcome as a postponement of future victory.

It should be noted that the voter turnout during the first round of elections held on June 30 was record-high, surpassing 66 percent. The right-wing "National Rally," along with allies from the Republicans, garnered 33.15 percent of the votes, while the leftist "New Popular Front" coalition received 27.99 percent, and President Emmanuel Macron's coalition came in third with 20.04 percent.

There are 577 parliamentary seats in France.