France's Insane Election Results Explained

Sunday's election saw Le Pen's far right party leading the popular vote while Macron's coalition languished in third, setting up a chaotic second round of the election. So in this video, we'll explain the results and why they're so unprecedented.

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00:00 Introduction
00:47 How French Elections Work
02:25 The Results Explained
07:22 Too Long

[bktognl]

I'd hate to be a Peugeot parked in Paris this week

[inaworldfulloftrashbagsbet]

The fact that Macron, the youngest french president of tye 5the republic, has his party to be the most popular only among french people aged above 75 years is so funny for me for some reason. I guess his bougie ways didn't appeal to the youth

[davidjma]

Whatever happens, the French will be on the streets breaking some serious glass!

[Potion_Seller]

Imagine being a glass manufacturer or car insurance company in France right now...

[bonner-qvmi]

Great video, The first $100, 000 invested was amazing. But when you hit $300, 000 it’s like smashing the glass ceiling! I cried.

[yadusolparterre]

The results are not insane, what is insane is that some people see this as a surprise after 50 years of terrible handling.
That's like being upset that it rains on a cloudy day.

[sodog]

Considering how crazy things are in France these days, both internally and internationally, this is probably more a sign of how sick people are of centrists.

[TheAndyCraven]

What the French call a "Menage a Trois" is what I was hoping he'sd say! lol

[theJACKATIC]

Nothing insane about that result, completely expected

[sandyacombs]

Thank you for explaining the process and the different players.

[planningto]

You won't find a proper explanation of the French voting system anywhere in the mainstream media. This was excellent, and I now understand it. Thank you!

[lupen_rein]

I don't think Macron wanted the RN to fail in the election. I think he wanted the RN to win in it, so that they had to be in control and utterly fail at doing it.
Macron wanted the RN win a Pyrrhic victory that could potentially harm them in the long term.

I am always surprised that people only think about "winning" or "losing" in the short term, as if there was no difference between a tactical and a strategic victory. Sometimes you have to retreat and lose the battle to win the war. I do not know however if such a strategic victory can be acquired this way. Only time will tell.

[JohnTCampbell]

I have to say this is my first time seeing this channel and I'm pleasantly surprised by how balanced and seemingly impartial this was. MSM, especially BBC and C4 could learn a thing or 2.

[countdooku]

The fact that Macron didn't see this coming shows just how delusional he is.

[mjock]

Guillotine: "Hey guys, remember when we were best friends? I miss those days..."

[KipIngram]

Oh my goodness - a magazine actually CALLED "Too Long"? That's both audacious and genius - I like it. 🙂

[ivansmith]

Watching this after round 2 is incredible

[ASlickNamedPimpback]

Can they elect some Napoleon descendant and call it a day?

[jda]

To call this the craziest election in French history shows a shocking lack of historic perspective when it comes to French elections.

[gourkernow]

Interesting that Bretagne stands out via its voting habits.