How the French parliamentary elections work

Updated July 7 2024 - 2:15pm, first published 2:08pm
The National Assembly is the central pillar of the French parliament. (EPA PHOTO)
The National Assembly is the central pillar of the French parliament. (EPA PHOTO)

A look at France's complex two-round system as voters cast ballots in Sunday's high-stakes election.

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