In a surprising turn of events, Marine Le Pen and her far-right National Rally (RN) have emerged victorious in France's snap parliamentary election, leaving domestic rival parties and politicians abroad reacting to the outcome.

The first round of voting saw the RN securing close to 34 percent of the vote, marking a significant win for the party. However, it fell short of achieving an absolute majority in the parliament. Trailing behind was the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) coalition with approximately 29 percent of the vote, followed by President Emmanuel Macron's centrist Ensemble alliance with about 20.5 percent.

As the second round of voting approaches, Le Pen appeals to French citizens to support her party. Meanwhile, Macron, despite his defeat, appreciates the high turnout of 65.8 percent and reiterates his call to stand up against the far right in the upcoming round. Jean-Luc Melenchon, the leader of the center-left, acknowledges Macron's "hard and indisputable defeat" and emphasizes the need to halt the far right's advance.

International reactions to Le Pen's victory vary. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlights the diminishing impact of attempts to demonize far-right voters, while the United Kingdom's Labour Party candidate, Keir Starmer, asserts that this outcome underscores the importance of progressive solutions in addressing issues across Europe and the UK.

Amichai Chikli, Israel's diaspora minister, expresses support for Le Pen, noting her firm stance against Hamas, the International Criminal Court, and anti-Semitism. Conversely, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk issues a warning about the growing influence of far-right parties and the danger they pose to democracy.

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his cabinet adhere to an unofficial ban on commenting on foreign elections. However, Michael Roth, a member of Scholz's Social Democrats, criticizes the party for not providing adequate support to President Macron and raises concerns about the rise of hard-right nationalism.

Spain's socialist leader, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, sees the far-right victory in France as a warning, linking it to similar trends in Spain and other parts of the world.

Meanwhile, French and European markets react positively to the election result. French stocks surge, with the CAC 40 index rising by 2.7 percent at the open, and the euro gains strength against the US dollar, reaching its highest level in over two weeks. European stocks also experience an upturn, with the STOXX 600 index rebounding from previous losses.

The second round of voting in France's parliamentary election is expected to be closely watched, as Le Pen and the RN continue to rally support, while their rivals seek to counter the rise of the far right.