Relief mixed with concern among European leaders over French poll results

The far right did not triumph, but the possibility of a hung parliament could mean more political instability for France (AP)

Leaders across Europe have expressed relief but also some concern over the results of the snap election in France which left a key EU country facing the prospect of a hung parliament and political paralysis.

Relief, because the far-right National Rally did not come out as the strongest party, as many pro-European leaders had feared – but also concern, because no political grouping has a majority in the National Assembly.