• Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, lost control of the National Assembly in parliamentary elections 
• On track to win the most seats in election was Macron’s centrist Ensemble coalition, which aims to raise the retirement age and further advance EU integration.
• Near-final results indicated that they would fall far short of the absolute majority required to take control of the legislature.

Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, lost control of the National Assembly in parliamentary elections on Sunday. This is a significant loss that, unless he is able to create partnerships with other parties, could cause political stagnation in the nation.

On track to win the most seats in Sunday’s election was Macron’s centrist Ensemble coalition, which aims to raise the retirement age and further advance EU integration.

Near-final results indicated that they would fall far short of the absolute majority required to take control of the legislature. The far-right earned record-high victories, and the conservatives were expected to become kingmakers, making a broad left-wing alliance the main opposition force.

The vote was dubbed a “democratic shock” by Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, who also said that if other blocs did not work together, “this would hinder our power to reform and safeguard the French.”

A hung parliament will necessitate a level of power-sharing and compromises between parties that France has not seen recently. In France, the course of events is not predetermined. 1988 marked the last time a newly elected president did not win a clear majority in parliamentary elections.

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne stated that the outcome “is a risk for our country in light of the issues we must face” and added that starting on Monday, Macron’s side will seek out coalitions. If the legislature becomes deadlocked, Macron might finally announce a quick election.

Hard-left veteran Jean-Luc Melenchon addressed applauding followers, “The rout of the presidential party is complete and there is no clear majority in sight. “The result was dubbed “a slap” for Macron by the left-wing Liberation and “an earthquake” by the business daily Les Echos.

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