Convincing win but low turnout:

The astonishing transformation of France’s political landscape was completed last weekend, with a convincing win in parliamentary elections for President Macron’s fledgling “neither Right nor Left” party, La République En Marche! – which together with its smaller centrist ally, the Democratic Movement (Modem), won 350 of 577 seats in the National Assembly, on a vote share of 60.66%. Though his majority is not as big as had been predicted following the first round of voting, it should, in theory, still enable Macron to push through his contentious programme of labour market and economic reforms. However, a record low turnout of 43% could compromise his mandate. The centre-right Republican alliance now have 137 seats (a net loss of 92), while the previous ruling party, the Socialists, were left with just 30 (down a massive 250).