There are mixed feelings about the local liberal election vigil in northern France where the correspondent David Boati is.
Tonight's first forecast points to Emmanuel Macron's liberal coalition becoming the largest in parliament, but losing its majority.
The left-wing coalition and the far right, on the other hand, are both moving forward in their mandates.
- You can see this both as a victory and a loss, says Boati.
- It should be said that it is the big cities that take the longest time to count, so it is quite certain that he has lost his majority, he continues.
Difficult to get through major reforms
Boati says that before the forecast, they had hoped for their own majority so that Macron could pursue his policy without having to compromise too much, but now it seems to be the other way around.
- It will be about compromising a lot and finding jumping coalitions to get laws and reforms through.
It will be difficult to get through major reforms such as the pension issue.
Widespread anger among voters
It is likely that Macron will have to lean heavily on the moderate party Les Republicains.
But since there is already widespread anger among Macron's left-wing voters, as it is believed that he has pursued a right-wing economic policy, there is a great risk that frustration will increase.
What will this outcome mean for everyday life?
- It will be five lumpy years both politically and with a lot of protests, says David Boati.