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Sunday, 16 June, 2002, 21:48 GMT 22:48 UK
In pictures: France votes
All the signs are that the centre-right alliance that backs President Jacques Chirac has won a landslide victory.
Many voters said they were tired of the "cohabitation" of left and right in the last parliament and wanted a government with a clear majority to make changes.
![]() Supporters of the centre-right UMP are celebrating
![]() But the atmosphere among Socialists is grim
![]() It was a night of mixed fortunes for candidates
![]() The turnout had not been as high as was hoped by the Socialists
![]() President Chirac has won an historic victory
![]() But not everyone wanted to play ball
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