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‘The projected results of the second round of the French legislative election have provided a major political upset. The far-right National Rally (RN) and its collation partners were widely expected to be the biggest group after a strong performance in pre-election polls and the first round contest. However, collaboration between opposing left-wing and centrist parties have effectively blocked RN.