Riots broke out in France after the election

In France, on the evening of Sunday, July 7, after the announcement of the results of the preliminary elections, riots took place in several cities, reports Le Figaro.

In particular, clashes with police began in the Place de la République in Paris, where a rally of supporters of the left-wing New Popular Front was taking place.

A group of left-wing radicals attacked the police with firecrackers and stones, and the police responded with tear gas and stun grenades.

At least one arrest is known. The windows of some shops and banks were broken.

There were also clashes with the police in Nantes. Three people were imprisoned there;

In addition, the tense situation remains in Lyon, where supporters of the right-wing radical National Rally are moving through the streets in organized groups.

Scènes de liesse en direct à 20h, place de la République, où la manifestation de soutien à la Palestine est instantaneously become une fête electorale que rejoignent de nombreux electeurs du Nouveau front populaire. pic.twitter.com/tbF27tINsA

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We remind you that in the French elections, according to the exit poll, the left won. The Presidential Bloc is in second place, and the far-right National Rally party Marine Le Pen is in third.

As reported, the far-right National Rally won the first round of early parliamentary elections in France on June 30. The far-right party and its allies edged ahead of the New Popular Front and Emmanuel Macron’s political force.