In a surprising turn of events, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has claimed victory following the second round of legislative elections on July 7, 2024. Despite predictions of a potential majority for the far-right National Rally (RN), they finished third behind the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance and Macron's camp.

Attal, speaking from Matignon, emphasized that the three main risks he had identified - an absolute majority for La France Insoumise, an RN majority, and the disappearance of his movement - had been averted by French voters.

Although Macron's coalition lost over 80 seats, Attal declared, 'We have held on.

And we are standing.

' The results have reshaped the political landscape, with the presidential camp weakened but still maintaining a significant presence in the National Assembly.