France’s election ends up with no clear majority. This is what could happen next

Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Election results show French voters have given a broad leftist coalition the most parliamentary seats in the pivotal legislative election. That keeps the far right from power. Yet no party has won an outright majority, putting France in an uncertain, unprecedented situation. President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance arrived in second position and the far right in third. While a fractured parliament is not uncommon in other European countries, modern France has never experienced a parliament with no dominant coalition. This means Macron’s centrist allies almost certainly won’t be able to implement their pro-business policies. Macron may seek a deal with moderates on the left. Such negotiations, if they happen, are expected to be very difficult.