France's left-wing New Popular Front coalition is projected to win the most seats in the second round of parliamentary elections, though will fall short of an absolute majority. Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance is expected to come second, while Marine Le Pen's far-right party is projected to place third. Turnout for the second round exceeded 67%, the highest since 1997. The results have thrown up a 'hung parliament' scenario, with no single group having a majority. The vote saw a strategic alliance of left-wing and centrist parties block National Rally from gaining more seats.
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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:02France's left-wing, new popular front coalition is projected to win the most seats in the
00:07second round of parliamentary elections, though will fall short of an absolute majority.
00:13Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance is expected to come second, while Marine Le Pen's far-right
00:18party is projected to place third.
00:20Turnout for the second round exceeded 67 percent, the highest since 1997.
00:25The results have thrown up a hung parliament scenario, with no single group having a majority.
00:30The vote saw a strategic alliance of left-wing and centrist parties block national rally
00:35from gaining more seats.
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