French Elections: Left-Wing Alliance Secures Majority in Parliament

Tactical Voting Thwarts Far-Right National Rally

Live Results Update: National Rally Makes Gains, Le Pen Falls Short

French voters have voted in the second round of parliamentary elections, with a left-wing alliance emerging as the clear winner. Tactical voting by voters seeking to block the far-right National Rally from gaining power appears to have been a major factor in the outcome.

According to initial results, the left-wing alliance, known as NUPES, has secured the most seats in the National Assembly, France's lower house of parliament. This victory is a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, whose centrist party has lost its majority in the Assembly.

The far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, has made significant gains compared to the first round of the election, but fell short of its goal of becoming the largest party in the parliament. Despite gaining over 300 seats, the National Rally's ambitions have been thwarted by the tactical voting against them.