French PM Gabriel Attal announces resignation following New Popular Front's surprising electoral win.
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said on Sunday he will hand his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday morning, adding he will carry out his functions as long as required.
Gabriel Attal hailed that “no extremes,” referring to the far-right party National Rally and the left-wing alliance New Popular Front , secured an outright majority to govern the country. The New Popular Front could win 180 to 205 seats in the parliament's lower chamber, the National Assembly, according to the latest projections based on the surveying company Ifop’s estimations.- No absolute majority can be formed by extreme parties after parliamentary electionsThe centrist alliance, Together for the Republic, backed by President Emmanuel Macron ranked second with 164 to 174 seats, while Marine Le Pen's RN will get 130 to 145 seats.
The first round was held on June 30 where 76 candidates were successfully elected, without needing a second round.
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