In a huge election surprise, the coalition for the left wins in France
One of America's closest allies has averted a sweep from the far-right Le Pen RN party. In a sharp turnaround, Macron’s gamble has paid off. In a record-setting vote, 59.1% of French voters turned out. Le Pen has been defeated as a majority but will be the largest single party in the French parliament. In Rome, Pope Francis warned French voters against “ideological temptations and populists,” adding:” Democracy is not in good health in the world today.” When will France get a new government? Five questions to understand and what happens after the vote.
