Monday Briefing: The French far right appeared to triumph
Briefly

The National Rally party leads with around 34%, ahead of Macron's centrist party and left-wing coalition in the French Assembly first round voting.
President Macron faces setback as National Rally gains momentum, likely becoming the largest force in the lower house.
Macron calls for a democratic alliance for the second round, highlighting the challenge in forming stable coalitions in France.
Nationalist forces in France and the U.S. pose threats to international commitments and global stability.
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