The socialist-communist New Popular Front alliance has come out on top in the final round of snap legislative elections called by French President Emmanuel Macron, who sided with the far-left to thwart Marine Le Pen's populist party.

UPDATE 2140: Former French President Hollande Rejects Premiership

Former socialist President François Hollande said he would not be a candidate to become the next prime minister of France. , saying per Le Figaro: "I am not a candidate to lead the government. We are not there… There are too many painful topics in our country at the level of public services and security."

The former President of the Republic, who served as the head of state prior to Emmanuel Macron from 2012 to 2017, joined the far-left New Popular Front alliance last month and has been sent back to the National Assembly as a socialist deputy (MP).

UPDATE 2040: Far-left Leader Mélenchon Issues Demands to Macron

After winning the most seats of any party in Sunday's second round legislative elections, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the principal leader of the socialist-communist New Popular Front, has called on President Emmanuel Macron to either resign from office or to "appoint a prime minister from our ranks". Mélenchon has previously argued for himself to be installed as PM, however, it is not clear if Macron would be willing to do so.

UPDATE 2030: Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Announces Resignation, Le Pen Vows to Fight On

Emmanuel Macron's second in command, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced he would tender his resignation tomorrow morning to the head of state, saying: "This evening, the political group that I represented in this campaign does not have a majority, I will submit my resignation to the President of the Republic tomorrow morning."