A coalition of left-wing parties is leading the elections in France, with the right-wing National Rally coming third, French media reported, citing exit polls.
Macron's coalition is in second place and could receive from 150 to 175 seats in parliament according to the preliminary results of the second round of elections in France, media reported.
None of the party coalitions in France has an absolute majority in parliament according to preliminary election results, media reported.
To be clear, there is almost no chance Melenchon will be appointed Prime Minister in the coming weeks. I would guess that will go to Socialist Party or some other neoliberal.
There is no way the "New Popular Front" will be able to govern in Parliament without Melenchon FULLY SELLING OUT to the Center, through the Socialist Party.
The leaders of the NFP made it clear MELENCHON WILL NOT BE PRIME MINISTER.
By the way, one of the main figures in the NFP is suspected CIA asset Raphael Glucksmann, a man involved in organizing color revolutions in Ukraine and Georgia, who supports Taiwan separatism and libelously propagates "Uyghur genocide" accusations toward China.
French left-wing parties will not enter into coalition with Macron's bloc, Melenchon said
Jean-Luc Melenchon, founder of the left-wing La France Insoumise party, which is part of the New Popular Front coalition, said that he does not intend to unite with the coalition of French President Emmanuel Macron.
"We do not intend to participate in such negotiations," Melenchon said in an address to his supporters.
Earlier in the day, Melenchon called on Macron to admit defeat in the elections, dismiss incumbent Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and allow the left-wing coalition to form a new cabinet.
Melenchon has repeatedly criticized the policies of Macron and his government, including with regard to the situation in Ukraine. In particular, commenting on Macron’s statements about increasing military aid to Kiev, Melenchon stated that a conflict with Russia could only lead to the complete destruction of France, noting that it is necessary to find ways to talk about peace.