President Macron's Renaissance party faced a significant defeat in the recent French legislative by-elections.

Several ministers and former ministers, including Sabrina Agresti-Roubache and Elisabeth Borne, performed poorly or were eliminated in the first round.

The far-right National Rally (RN) made substantial gains, particularly in the Bouches-du-Rhône region, where they now hold 11 out of 16 constituencies.

This marks a dramatic shift in the political landscape, with Macron's party losing ground and the RN emerging as a dominant force.

The left-wing alliance also showed progress in some areas, creating a complex political scenario for France's immediate future.