French President Emmanuel Macron waves to the crowd as he leaves his house. Photo: EPA-EFE
French President Emmanuel Macron suffers bitter defeat in local elections
- French leader had hoped that the municipal elections would help bolster his position ahead of his 2022 re-election bid
- Exit polls showed the Greens winning in Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux and Strasbourg
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French President Emmanuel Macron waves to the crowd as he leaves his house. Photo: EPA-EFE