France Election Results to Be Respected, Says Macron
Nation Votes Amidst Political Uncertainty
National Rally Leaders Struggle in Projections
WEB French President Emmanuel Macron has promised that the election results will be respected, according to a statement released by the Elysee on Sunday. Voters returned to the polls on June 30th, three weeks after Macron's surprise announcement of a snap election.
WEB Mauricio Lima for The New York Times Leaders of France's far-right National Rally attempted to maintain a positive outlook despite projected results from the parliamentary elections. However, the party's projected losses highlight the challenges it faces in the wake of the vote.
WEB French President Emmanuel Macron gambled by dissolving parliament and calling for the elections after his centrists suffered a setback in the European elections. The results of the parliamentary elections will determine the balance of power in the French government and the extent of Macron's influence.
In a notable development, Marine Le Pen's sister, Marie-Caroline Le Pen, lost her race for a seat in the legislature for the Sarthe department in western France. This result adds to the challenges faced by the National Rally as it attempts to establish itself as a major political force in France.
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