Smiles and relief, the French people celebrate the result of the election

2024-07-07 19:10:42

With relief and joy, millions of French people welcomed the result of tonight’s election in the second round of the parliamentary elections, which, against the polls, gave far-right Marine Le Pen third place and the New Popular Front under the Left, the Socialists and Environmentalists first. .

When the exit polls were announced many French people celebrated at polling stations and in cafes.

Here are some pictures:

People react to the display of results during the second round of parliamentary elections, near the Republic Place in Paris | AP Photo/Christophe Ena

Crowds of people celebrating at Place de la Republique in Paris | AP Photo/Christophe Ena

AP Photo/Christophe Ena

People celebrate in Nantes AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez