French election: Socialists and allies win first round
President Francois Hollande's Socialists and their allies are set for a majority following the first round of voting in French parliamentary elections, final results show.
Left-wing and green parties won a total of more than 46% of the vote compared to 34% for the centre-right UMP party.
The outcome of the polls is expected to determine the extent and pace of reform under the newly-elected French leader.
Run-offs are to be held next week. The BBC's Christian Fraser reports.
11 Jun 2012
- From the section Europe