Voting has begun on the final round of parliamentary elections in France, which, if a socialist majority is reached, could give newly elected Socialist President Francois Hollande the power to execute a government-sponsored stimulus in France, a reversal of the budget tightening policy of former President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Last week, during the first round of parliamentary elections, the Socialists exhibited a strong showing of support and polls have suggested that a socialist absolute majority is possible, though not a certainty.

Voter turnout may in part help determine the election, as this is the fourth election in France in two months.

Read the whole story at the Guardian here, and the Washington Post here.

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