Polls open in French parliamentary election

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A resurgent and newly unified left seeking to thwart French President Emmanuel Macron’s plans for reform. (AP)
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  • Polling stations opened at 8:00 a.m., after voters in overseas territories cast ballots earlier in the weekend

PARIS: Voting got underway in mainland France on Sunday in the first round of parliamentary elections, with a resurgent and newly unified left seeking to thwart President Emmanuel Macron’s plans for reform.
Polling stations opened at 8:00 a.m. (0600 GMT), after voters in overseas territories cast ballots earlier in the weekend.

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