French equity markets (^FCHI, ^SBF120) are ticking higher after the far-right National Rally party won the first round of the country's snap elections but failed to secure an absolute majority, easing concerns about an outright victory.

Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Akiko Fujita breaks down the details of France's snap election and the key issues driving voters to the polls.

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This post was written by Melanie Riehl