Jean-Luc Melenchon delivers a speech at his election night HQ after the first round of the parliamentary election June 12, 2022 in Paris.

Hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon delivers a speech at his election night headquarters after the first round of the parliamentary election Sunday, June 12, 2022 in Paris. Projections show French President Macron is expected to keep a parliamentary majority after 1st round of voting. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

The strong showing for the left-wing coalition in the first round threatens Macron’s ability to secure a working majority in parliament.

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