France’s Muslims fear for their futures as Le Pen’s far right party surges
5 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s Muslims fear for their futures as Le Pen’s far right party surges

Al Jazeera  

Tensions are rising in France, home to one of Europe’s largest Muslim minorities, ahead of the snap election run-off. On Sunday, the far right led the first round of parliamentary elections and while it’s not yet clear if Marine Le Pen’s National Rally movement will form a majority after the July 7 run-off, many of France’s six million Muslims are, like Fatimata, paralysed with fear. Le Pen has called for the hijab to be banned in public spaces while Jordan Bardella, her protege who could become France’s next prime minister, has called the veil a “tool of discrimination”. “I received French nationality when I was 13, and I can’t help to think that somewhere in my banlieue, there is a 13-year-old girl just like I was who won’t be able to achieve things because the first party in France is now the National Rally,” she said. “Even under Macron, we lived in a nauseating Islamophobic and racist climate, where scapegoats were the Muslims and the people from foreign origin.” According to Benjamin Tainturier, a doctoral student at Sciences Po Paris who researches far-right discourse in the media, the National Rally’s rise can be linked to the “demonisation of the radical left”, especially of Jean-Luc Melenchon’s France Unbowed party, as well as shifting theories on racism.

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Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen’s far-right RN party?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen’s far-right RN party?

Al Jazeera  

Le Pen, who is credited with rebranding Rassemblement National into a legitimate political force, is making the most of chaos. The political gridlock could affect far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National party which has been eager to govern France for years, according to experts. Here’s what you need to know: Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen’s …

Barnier voted out in no-confidence motion: Three charts to explain France’s political uncertainty
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Barnier voted out in no-confidence motion: Three charts to explain France’s political uncertainty

The Hindu  

France’s current crisis is the second in only six months when French president Emmanuel Macron called a snap election in July to reiterate his government’s strength. Selecting the Prime Minister Since no party won a majority, Mr. Macron had to find a candidate who can withstand no-confidence motions in the future by garnering enough support. After negotiations across the board …

In Paris, Left & Right force a political crisis
2 weeks, 5 days ago

In Paris, Left & Right force a political crisis

Hindustan Times  

The roots of the current political crisis in Paris can be dated back to July when elections to the National Assembly failed to throw up a decisive verdict. With President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition, Ensemble, the far-Left New Popular Front bloc, and Marine Le Pen’s far-Right National Rally mostly dividing up the 577-member assembly, a minority government supported by ideological …

Political turmoil in France as PM Barnier faces no-confidence vote today
3 weeks ago

Political turmoil in France as PM Barnier faces no-confidence vote today

India Today  

France's government on Wednesday faces no confidence votes that could spell the end of the short-lived administration of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging the country into uncharted waters of political chaos. Asked on French television if there was a chance his government could survive Wednesday's vote, Barnier replied: "I want this and it is possible. UNBEARABLE CYNICISM Macron also accused …

In France, a new center-right government is announced two months after divisive elections
3 months ago

In France, a new center-right government is announced two months after divisive elections

LA Times  

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, background center, French President Emmanuel Macron, foreground left, and Macron’s wife, Brigitte Macron, foreground right, applaud during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics this month in Paris. The left-wing New Popular Front alliance surprised many by winning the most seats in the risky snap elections that Macron called in the wake of a far-right …

France’s Marine Le Pen urges fresh polls next year
3 months, 1 week ago

France’s Marine Le Pen urges fresh polls next year

The Hindu  

The parliamentary leader of France’s far-right National Rally party on Saturday called for fresh elections next year, just months after snap polls threw the country into political deadlock. “The great country that is France cannot function this way,” said the leader of the largest single party in parliament after elections this summer produced a hung legislature. Mr. Macron last week …

‘We will topple any Left-wing PM you appoint,’ Le Pen warns Macron
3 months, 4 weeks ago

‘We will topple any Left-wing PM you appoint,’ Le Pen warns Macron

The Telegraph  

On Monday it was the hard-Right National Rally’s turn to hold talks with Mr Macron. Though Mr Macron has since ruled out Ms Castets as a prime ministerial candidate, Ms Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, the leaders of National Rally, said they would still refuse to work with the four-party Left-wing coalition. ‘A danger to public order’ “The New Popular …

Far-right leader Le Pen says France is in a political ‘quagmire’ 9 days before Olympics start
5 months, 1 week ago

Far-right leader Le Pen says France is in a political ‘quagmire’ 9 days before Olympics start

Associated Press  

PARIS — With nine days to the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Wednesday that the deeply divided country is “in a quagmire” after chaotic legislative elections produced a fragmented parliament. France has been on the brink of government paralysis since elections for the National Assembly earlier this month resulted in a split …

French trade union boss hints at protests during Olympics if left kept from power
5 months, 1 week ago

French trade union boss hints at protests during Olympics if left kept from power

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Breaking his silence since the New Popular Front grouping …

People of diverse backgrounds in France welcome far right's defeat, but fear a rise in hate speech
5 months, 1 week ago

People of diverse backgrounds in France welcome far right's defeat, but fear a rise in hate speech

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A renowned Nazi hunter in France, Serge Klarsfeld, went so far as …

Uncertain days ahead for France amidst political gridlock
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uncertain days ahead for France amidst political gridlock

Hindustan Times  

In the United Kingdom, general elections ousted the Conservatives and delivered a predictable Labour victory. But in neighbouring France, the tension has been palpable ever since President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election after his party’s dismal performance in the European Parliament elections in early June. The Left-wing New Popular Front gained 188 seats, Macron’s Ensemble coalition won 161 seats, …

Emmanuel Macron's election gamble foiled the far right, but threw France into political chaos
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron's election gamble foiled the far right, but threw France into political chaos

ABC  

For some, the prospect of the far-right National Rally party forming government in France was frightening. Macron's bloc finished second with 168 seats behind the left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire with 182, but ahead of RN. After his party's results became clear, he said his coalition had done something "we were told was impossible". "The president must appoint as prime …

In Paris, joy and creeping fears after French far right’s fall from grace
5 months, 2 weeks ago

In Paris, joy and creeping fears after French far right’s fall from grace

Al Jazeera  

Le Pen’s National Rally movement dropped from first to third place in an election week, but its relative rise remains a worry. Paris, France – “Of course, we went to vote for Melenchon,” says Houcine, a 49-year-old butcher of Moroccan descent in Belleville, a diverse Parisian neighbourhood. “The good result of the left has been made possible by the mobilisation …

​Resurgent left: The Hindu Editorial on the French elections, European politics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

​Resurgent left: The Hindu Editorial on the French elections, European politics

The Hindu  

France’s New Popular Front, a coalition of left parties comprising socialists, communists, ecologists and the hard-left France Unbowed, has surprised poll watchers to emerge as the single largest bloc in the snap election called by President Emmanuel Macron last month, following the European parliamentary elections. In third place — much to the surprise of their supporters, who hoped to reprise …

The far right seemed to have a lock on France’s legislative elections. Here’s why it didn’t win
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The far right seemed to have a lock on France’s legislative elections. Here’s why it didn’t win

Associated Press  

PARIS — Seemingly so close, and yet still so far away. French far-right leader Marine Le Pen looked to be nearer to power than ever last week after her National Rally party, strengthened by new allies, triumphed in the opening round of legislative elections. Macron’s narrower but still comfortable victory in 2022 and a breakthrough for Le Pen’s by-then rebranded …

The far right seemed to have a lock on France's legislative elections. Here's why it didn't it win
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The far right seemed to have a lock on France's legislative elections. Here's why it didn't it win

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. French far-right leader Marine Le …

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Violent clashes erupted on the …

The far right have been blocked from power in France – but the threat remains
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The far right have been blocked from power in France – but the threat remains

The Independent  

If there was anyone more disappointed than France’s far-right Rassemblement National, or National Rally party, by the results of the legislative elections, there were times when it seemed to be the legion of doom-watchers across the Channel, deprived of their chance to condemn the dangerous and deluded French. President Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble grouping came second, with 168 seats, and Marine …

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027

Daily Mail  

But experts say she is now unburdened to make a bid for the presidency in 2027 Last night's tumultuous parliamentary elections in France saw President Emmanuel Macron and his centrist alliance achieve one key goal - preventing the hard-right from taking power. France's hard-right matriarch Marine Le Pen was humbled by the French electorate yesterday - but analysts say she …

France's far right overrun in parliamentary elections
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France's far right overrun in parliamentary elections

ABC  

Sally Sara: France's far right has been thwarted in the country's runoff parliamentary election, with a coalition from the left expected to win the most seats. Alexandra Humphries : Hundreds have gathered on the streets of central Paris, launching fireworks in celebration, as exit polls showed a predicted far right win had failed. Alexandra Humphries : French President Emmanuel Macron …

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament

Al Jazeera  

After winning a plurality in the National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name a PM candidate this week. France’s left-wing leader Jean-Luc Melenchon says the left is “ready to govern” after emerging as the largest political bloc in parliament, but the country faces a political deadlock as no party won a clear majority. Al Jazeera’s Step Vassen, reporting from …

Moment champagne swigging National Rally members react to shock French exit poll that predicts Marine Le Pen's party miss out on government
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Moment champagne swigging National Rally members react to shock French exit poll that predicts Marine Le Pen's party miss out on government

Daily Mail  

This is the moment champagne swigging National Rally members react to the shock French exit poll that predicts Marine Le Pen's party will miss out on forming the government. Footage shows several members of the National Rally with champagne glasses in their hands as they watch the exit poll results being announced. Veteran presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's party led …

French leftists win most seats in elections, pollsters say; lack of majority to create turmoil
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French leftists win most seats in elections, pollsters say; lack of majority to create turmoil

Hindustan Times  

A coalition on the left that came together unexpectedly ahead of France’s snap elections won the most parliamentary seats in the vote, according to polling projections Sunday. He stunned France, and many in his own government, by dissolving parliament’s lower house, the National Assembly, after the far right surged in French voting for the European elections. Macron argued that sending …

Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming France's first hard-right government since the War are DASHED: Leftists take most seats in second round, exit poll predicts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming France's first hard-right government since the War are DASHED: Leftists take most seats in second round, exit poll predicts

Daily Mail  

Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming France's first hard-right government since the War have been dashed after a left-wing coalition took the most seats in the second round of the legislative election, exit polls predict. Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming France's first hard-right government since the War have been dashed after a left-wing coalition took the most seats in …

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron voted in high-stakes legislative elections that could force him to share power with the rising far right. The results are important as Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally could be voted to power for the first time, or the country could face a hung parliament and years of political deadlock. Mr. Macron called the surprise vote …

Analysis: ‘Dodged a bullet.’ In France, voters deny far right a win. But what now?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: ‘Dodged a bullet.’ In France, voters deny far right a win. But what now?

LA Times  

Strangers in Paris cafes raised joyful toasts to one another. The National Rally, whose ascendancy had been widely feared after it topped the field in first-round voting a week earlier, fell back to an unexpectedly weak third-place finish — surpassed by both a leftist grouping that took the largest share of parliamentary seats, and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrists, who came …

French left coalition comes out on top in elections, in shock upset over the far right
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French left coalition comes out on top in elections, in shock upset over the far right

NPR  

French left coalition comes out on top in elections, in shock upset over the far right toggle caption Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images PARIS — After the shock of French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call snap elections last month, another surprise came for French voters as polls for the runoff vote closed Sunday evening: The far-right National Rally party …

France braces for ‘high drama’ run-offs as Le Pen’s far right eyes power
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France braces for ‘high drama’ run-offs as Le Pen’s far right eyes power

Al Jazeera  

With the far right seemingly headed for victory, voters on the left and in the centre feel on edge. “It is a mood of mobilisation on the part of all those who don’t want National Rally to get a majority or even win the election.” Macron’s Renaissance party won only about 20 percent of the vote in the first round. …

France braces for potential political earthquake: a far-right surge. What to know about the election
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France braces for potential political earthquake: a far-right surge. What to know about the election

LA Times  

People gather at Place de la Republique in Paris in a protest against the far right on Wednesday. French opposition parties and associations are trying to block a landslide victory for the far-right National Rally party in Sunday’s election. Galvanized by the National Rally’s early triumph, other parties, including Macron’s centrists, have spent this week working frantically to prevent it …

Mbappé warns of ‘catastrophic’ political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mbappé warns of ‘catastrophic’ political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power

Associated Press  

HAMBURG, Germany — France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé warned on Thursday his country is in a “catastrophic” political situation as it lurches closer to a first far-right government since World War II. The National Rally gained strong results — around 33% of the vote nationwide — on Sunday in the first round of a rushed election, leaving Marine Le Pen’s …

Marine le Pen insists National Rally can win absolute majority in French elections as campaign is rocked by violence with government spokeswoman and her team attacked by 20-strong mob
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Marine le Pen insists National Rally can win absolute majority in French elections as campaign is rocked by violence with government spokeswoman and her team attacked by 20-strong mob

Daily Mail  

Far-right leader Marine le Pen has insisted that her party, National Rally, will be able to win an absolute majority by the end of the second round of France's election, despite party officials being attacked in the street by angry mobs. Far-right leader Marine le Pen has insisted that her party, National Rally, will be able to win an absolute …

Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election

Associated Press  

PARIS — As it stands on the threshold of power in France, the far-right National Rally is facing scrutiny about some of the candidates it hopes will help it secure a ruling majority in legislative elections on Sunday, including a woman it has pulled from the high-stakes race over a photo of her wearing a World War II-era Nazi officer’s …

France is heading for 'Frexit in disguise', Macron's allies fear
5 months, 3 weeks ago

France is heading for 'Frexit in disguise', Macron's allies fear

Daily Mail  

France risks a 'Frexit in disguise' if the extreme right or left are victorious in the upcoming parliamentary elections, a key ally of Emmanuel Macron has warned. The first round of the election on Sunday propelled Marine Le Pen's hard right National Rally party closer than ever to government, but also left open the possibility that voters could yet block …

France is heading for 'Frexit in disguise' if National Rally or the far-left see success in Sunday's elections, Macron's allies fear
5 months, 3 weeks ago

France is heading for 'Frexit in disguise' if National Rally or the far-left see success in Sunday's elections, Macron's allies fear

Daily Mail  

France risks a 'Frexit in disguise' if the hard right or left are victorious in the upcoming parliamentary elections, a key ally of Emmanuel Macron has warned. The first round of the election on Sunday propelled Marine Le Pen's National Rally party closer than ever to government, but also left open the possibility that voters could yet block its path …

Over 200 French election candidates quit in effort to block Marine Le Pen's hard-Right party forming government - after Macron's disastrous snap poll
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 200 French election candidates quit in effort to block Marine Le Pen's hard-Right party forming government - after Macron's disastrous snap poll

Daily Mail  

Opponents of France's anti-immigration National Rally party last night made final bids to keep it from power. The hard-Right party, known as RN, led by Marine Le Pen, was the clear winner of the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday, winning a third of all votes across all 577 constituencies. Marine Le Pen's far-Right RN party steamed to victory …

French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government
5 months, 3 weeks ago

French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government

Associated Press  

PARIS — French opposition parties made hurried deals Tuesday to try to block a landslide victory for Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally in Sunday’s second round of legislative elections, as she said her party would lead the government only if it wins an absolute majority — or close to it. The National Rally, under party president Jordan Bardella, secured …

Emmanuel Macron scrambles to form left-wing and centrist alliance in bid to block hard right National Rally party from taking power after the French president's snap election misfire - as Keir Starmer
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron scrambles to form left-wing and centrist alliance in bid to block hard right National Rally party from taking power after the French president's snap election misfire - as Keir Starmer

Daily Mail  

Emmanuel Macron is scrambling to form a centrist and left-wing alliance to block the far right National Rally party from taking control of France's government, after the president's snap election backfired. French President Emmanuel Macron has been scrambling for a centrist and left-wing alliance to keep Marine Le Pen's hard-right party at bay Marine Le Pen won a huge victory …

Macron camp divided as far-right National Rally takes one step closer to power in Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron camp divided as far-right National Rally takes one step closer to power in Paris

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Gabriel Attal, the prime minister …

At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally
5 months, 3 weeks ago

At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally

Associated Press  

NICE, France — At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National Rally the strongest political force in France. After voters propelled Marine Le Pen’s National Rally to a strong lead in the first round of snap legislative elections on June 30, Bardella turned to rallying supporters to hand their party an absolute majority in the …

Divide over antisemitism in France weakens unity against far right
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Divide over antisemitism in France weakens unity against far right

Live Mint  

PARIS—Deep divisions in France over antisemitism and the Gaza war have left Marine Le Pen’s opponents at odds on whether to band together to stop her party from winning a majority of seats in the final round of parliamentary elections. The discord was already apparent the morning after Le Pen’s first-round victory, with leaders of President Emmanuel Macron’s party accusing …

Macron gambled with the French election and the far-right – but there is still hope
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron gambled with the French election and the far-right – but there is still hope

The Independent  

“We are in uncharted territory”, was the most neutral assessment of the first-round results in France’s legislative elections. Yes, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally – the somewhat sanitised successor to her father’s National Front – came out on top, with around 34 per cent of the overall vote. Compared with the EU elections last month, Le Pen’s National Rally did …

French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote
5 months, 3 weeks ago

French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote

Associated Press  

PARIS — With the ultimate outcome still up in the air, France’s fiercely anti-immigration National Rally and opponents of the long-taboo far-right party scrambled Monday to capitalize on an indecisive first round of voting in surprise legislative elections. Round one on Sunday propelled the National Rally closer than ever to government but also left open the possibility that voters could …

Shops boarded up amid fears of left-wing riots amid French election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shops boarded up amid fears of left-wing riots amid French election

Daily Mail  

Rioting engulfed the streets of Paris last night as thousands of enraged voters set light to rubbish, smashed up shop windows and fired flares after the far-right steamed to victory in the first round of snap parliamentary elections. Should the far-right outfit scoop an absolute majority after the second round of voting this Sunday, Macron would be forced to appoint …

French far right works to turn election win into power
5 months, 3 weeks ago

French far right works to turn election win into power

LA Times  

Supporters of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen cheer election results Sunday in Henin-Beaumont. Voters propelled the Le Pen’s National Rally to a strong lead in first-round legislative elections Sunday and plunged the country into political uncertainty, according to polling projections. Strengthened by a surge of support that made it the winner but not yet the overall victor, the National …

Marine Le Pen: How the National Rally leader redefined the party ahead of the French election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen: How the National Rally leader redefined the party ahead of the French election

The Telegraph  

He said perhaps the main reasons the RN had become more palatable was the state of the other parties, which were either in ruins or had radicalised, making the Le Pen camp appear more mainstream. “I notice something that in different forms is also happening in Italy: the constant attempt to demonise and corner the people who don’t vote for …

‘Not one more vote’: Reactions as France’s far right wins snap election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Not one more vote’: Reactions as France’s far right wins snap election

Al Jazeera  

A beleaguered French president has called for unity against the far right in the second round of the vote. “But that adds to our optimism because it makes the fact that change is needed even more obvious.” Fellow right-winger, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, claimed that attempts to “demonise” hard right voters were failing. In the United Kingdom, Opposition and …

Far-right National Rally win first round of elections in France with leader Marine Le Pen declaring President Macron's alliance was 'almost wiped out' as it is forced into third
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Far-right National Rally win first round of elections in France with leader Marine Le Pen declaring President Macron's alliance was 'almost wiped out' as it is forced into third

Daily Mail  

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally won the first round of legislative elections on Sunday, leaving incumbent president Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance lagging in third behind the left, projections by polling groups said. Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally won the first round of legislative elections on Sunday The second round will see run-off votes take place in seats where …

French Voters Propel Far-Right National Rally To Strong Lead In First-Round Legislative Elections
5 months, 3 weeks ago

French Voters Propel Far-Right National Rally To Strong Lead In First-Round Legislative Elections

Huff Post  

French far right leader Marine Le Pen casts her ballot for the first round of the parliamentary election, Sunday, June 30, 2024 in Henin-Beaumont, northern France. Thibault Camus via AP PARIS — France’s high-stakes legislative elections propelled the far-right National Rally to a strong but not decisive lead in the first-round vote Sunday, polling agencies projected, dealing another slap to …

French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections
5 months, 3 weeks ago

French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections

Associated Press  

PARIS — The far-right National Rally leaped into a strong lead Sunday in France’s first round of legislative elections, polling agencies projected, bringing the party closer to being able to form a government in round two and dealing a major slap to centrist President Emmanuel Macron and his risky decision to call the surprise ballot. With French polling agencies projecting …

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