French election aftermath and NATO summit dominate the agenda

The unexpected left-wing triumph in France on Sunday, which dealt a surprising blow to Marine Le Pen's far-right party, sets the tone for this week's political agenda in Europe.

However, France now faces a period of political turmoil as no single group secured enough seats to form a majority in parliament, leaving the rest of Europe anxiously observing the aftermath.

In Greece, left and center-left political parties welcomed the results, emphasizing their significance for both Greece and Europe.

"I am optimistic that we can set aside our individual differences. Today, French citizens are 'calling out.' Hope and change are not mere utopias but a reality. Let's listen to them," said SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis in a social media post on platform X. However, on Saturday, he remarked that alliances like the one in France had failed to effectively counter the...