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People gather at the Republique plaza after the second round of the legislative election, Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Paris.

Video. What does the French left's shock election win mean for Europe?

Updated: 11/07/2024 - 16:09 GMT+2

Experts say the anti-far-right bulwark has safeguarded the European bloc from a political shock.

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