France elections 2024 results: French PM Gabriel Attal offers resignation. Is Paris heading for political turmoil?
But he added that, if his resignation is refused, he was ready to remain in office «as long as duty demands», with the Paris Olympics due to begin in three weeks.
What Will Happen in France Now?
The surprise projections put President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance in second and the far right in third. The lack of majority for any single alliance has plunged France into political and economic turmoil.
Final results are not expected until late Sunday or early Monday (local time) in the snap election that was called just four weeks ago in a huge gamble for Macron. The deeply unpopular president lost control of parliament, according to the projections. The far right National Rally drastically increased the number of seats it holds in parliament but fell far short of expectations.
The snap elections in this nuclear-armed nation have potential impact on the war in Ukraine, global diplomacy and Europe’s economic stability. They’re almost certain to undercut Macron for the remaining three years of his presidency.
Racism and antisemitism marred the campaign, along with Russian cybercampaigns, and more than 50 candidates reported being physically attacked. The government deployed 30,000 police.
Meanwhile, France's far-right National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella said on Sunday France had been «thrown into the hands of the far-left» after his party failed to win the French parliamentary elections.
Historic Blunder by President Emmanuel Macron?
French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting with leaders from his
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