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French election: Macron loses absolute majority in parliament in 'democratic shock'

23 Sept 05:39 Key points summarised by AI

President Emmanuel Macron's centrist coalition lost its absolute majority in the National Assembly, a major setback that could lead to political paralysis.
The outcome, dubbed a 'democratic shock' by the Finance Minister, necessitates alliances and compromises, a rare situation in recent French politics.
The left-wing alliance emerged as the biggest opposition group, while the far-right achieved record-high wins, and conservatives are poised to become 'kingmakers'.
Macron's government must now seek alliances with other parties to pass legislation, with a snap election remaining a possibility if legislative gridlock ensues.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.