The chapter analyzes the surprising results of the French election's second round, where the left-wing alliance led by Jean-Luc Melanchon secured the lead, causing uncertainty about the future governance of France. It discusses the tactical voting strategies employed by Macron's centrists and Melanchon's left-wing alliance to prevent Marine Le Pen's hard right National Rally from winning, leading to debates about future coalition governments and the challenges of forming a stable government in a hung parliament.