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From an initial lead for the far right to an unexpected victory for the left.

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Thus came the surprising results in the second and decisive round of the legislative elections in France.

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The leftist New Popular Front alliance turned the tables on the far right, represented by the National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen.

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How did the compass change in just one week?

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Were voters afraid of far-right politics or the outbreak of popular chaos over his victory?

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Do the results mean a hung parliament for France?

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Watching the decline of the National Rally Party or the decline of the National Rally Party from first place in the first round to third place with one hundred and forty-three seats in the second and decisive round.

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While the liberal center movement, led by Macron, came in second place with one hundred and sixty-three seats.

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But the left-wing coalition holds the lead with 180 seats and has created a counter-voting front targeting the right.

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The emergence of a clash between the leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon and the coalition consists of several parties: the extremist leftist France Abière Party and the more moderate Socialist Party.

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The Green Party, the French Communist Party, and some other small parties.

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Mélenchon is considered one of the most divisive figures in French politics due to his ability to excite some voters.

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While he frightens others with his wild proposals regarding increasing taxes and spending.

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His foreign policy is also controversial in France, especially with regard to the war in Gaza.

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His opponents accuse him of anti-Semitism, which Mélenchon constantly denies.

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After the announcement of the election results, it seems that the Muslims and immigrants of France have breathed a sigh of relief after the loss of the extreme right that opposes them.

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Supporters of the left, which supports a number of Arab causes, celebrated and fireworks were set off in Place de la République in the French capital, Paris.

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Expressing their joy at the decline of the extreme right, the majority of whom feel that its agenda frightens them and threatens their presence in France.

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The far right has a long history of racist, anti-Islamic, anti-Semitic, anti-Semitic statements and positions in general, as described.

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At the same time that left-wing supporters celebrated this victory, a state of chaos and clashes prevailed between right-wing and left-wing supporters.

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Despite the left's two victories, no party obtained enough seats to govern.

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Which means that a hung parliament scenario looms on the horizon, according to French experts.

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As a result, three parties with profound differences, changing trends, and no history of cooperation and joint work were placed under French law.

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If they do not agree, Parliament will be suspended and no second elections will be held for a year.

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Of course, the hung parliament scenario is implemented when none of the political parties or party alliances achieves an absolute majority in parliamentary seats.

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Of course, 289 seats must be obtained to achieve an absolute majority in the French Parliament.

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As for French Prime Minister Gabriel Athal, who said he would submit his resignation this morning, it seems that his request will not be granted.

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President Emmanuel Macron asked him to remain in his position for the time being to ensure the stability of the country, according to the French Elysee, or presidential, palace.

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French law allows the president to appoint a new prime minister, but requires that he rely on a comfortable parliamentary majority or coalition to support the government's program.

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If this is not available in the current parliament, French observers have raised the possibility of a technocratic or caretaker government.