Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “French election: Macron’s Ensemble loses parliamentary majority” – below is their description.
French President Emmanuel Macron has lost control of the National Assembly in legislative elections after considerable gains by a newly formed left-wing alliance, and record wins by the far-right.
The result, announced in the early hours of Monday, threw French politics into turmoil, raising the prospect of a paralysed legislature unless Macron is able to negotiate alliances with other parties.
Macron, 44, now also risks being distracted by domestic problems as he seeks to play a prominent role in putting an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and as a key statesman in the European Union.
Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports from the French capital, Paris.
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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