France held the snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron this weekend amid a steady buzz of rumors and polling suggesting that Marine Le Pen’s right-wing National Rally was set to sweep into power. But when the dust settled, the anticipated shift in power hadn’t taken place. The National Rally greatly increased the number of seats they hold in the National Assembly, but a broad leftist coalition of parties eeked out the victory, with Macron’s centrists coming in second. This leaves the French legislature with no clear ruling coalition, a situation unique in modern French history. The government could be left in what amounts to a gridlock. All of this is unfolding as the country remains embroiled in a variety of protests that have been keeping the police working overtime and unrest continues to grow. (Associated Press)
Election results show French voters have chosen to…
