The maps that show why Emmanuel Macron should be worried ahead of upcoming National Assembly elections
Ms Le Pen's share of the vote increased by 7.6 percentage points compared to 2017, as she built on support she already had in the south and northeast.
Large numbers of voters in northeastern departments - many of which are regarded as France's industrial heartland - and to a certain extent, in southern areas - which tend to be more rural and oriented around farming - did not back Mr Macron. If Mr Macron's party wins in a majority of the 577 seats, he will be able to form a new government of his choice that will give him freedom to pass whatever laws he wants.
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