Tension gripped the French National Assembly as political groups clashed over key positions following recent elections.

Yaël Braun-Pivet secured re-election as Assembly President, thanks to a controversial alliance between her Renaissance party and the right-wing Republicans (LR).

This deal, orchestrated by LR leader Laurent Wauquiez, secured several influential posts for his party in exchange for their support.

The agreement sparked fierce debate, with opponents labeling it as political horse-trading.

Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal retained leadership of the majority group, but faces a fractured macronist bloc.

The political maneuvering highlights the complex power dynamics in France's new political landscape.