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2024 - 6 - 9

France's Political Turmoil: From Far-Right Surges to Cemetery Visits

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Discover the dramatic twists in French politics, from far-right victories to cemetery tributes.

France is experiencing a political rollercoaster with the recent European Union election results. The rise of center-right and far-right parties, led by Marine Le Pen's National Rally, has shaken the traditional political landscape. French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to dissolve parliament and call for snap elections reflects the seismic shift in power dynamics. The country is at a crossroads, navigating through the aftermath of the far-right surge and the subsequent political reshuffling.

Amidst this political upheaval, President Macron's visit to an American military cemetery in France marked a poignant moment. The gesture, overlooked by his predecessor Donald Trump, symbolizes unity and remembrance for fallen soldiers. It highlights the importance of honoring history and upholding diplomatic traditions, irrespective of political differences.

As France grapples with these significant changes, the European political landscape undergoes a transformation. The far-right's stronghold in France echoes across Europe, signaling a broader shift towards right-wing ideologies. The implications of these elections extend beyond national borders, impacting the future trajectory of the European Union and global politics.

In the midst of uncertainty and change, France's political narrative continues to evolve. The convergence of far-right successes, Macron's strategic maneuvers, and historical tributes shape the country's current affairs. The repercussions of these events reverberate not only in France but reverberate in the broader European political arena, setting the stage for new alliances and power dynamics.

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Europe swings to the right — led by France (POLITICO.eu)

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France: Marine Le Pen's far-right party makes historic gains in EU ... (Euronews)

The National Rally party gained 31.5% of support in France according to exit polls on Sunday, becoming the first French party to receive more than 30% of ...

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France's Macron calls for snap elections after far right surge in EU vote (Aljazeera.com)

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will dissolve parliament and call new legislative elections after exit polls showed his alliance suffered ...

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France 0 – Canada 0 | La nulle, l'exploit (La Presse)

Le Canada qui tient nulle autre que la France en échec, pour un match nul de 0-0, chez elle à Bordeaux. Qui aurait parié là-dessus ?

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France's Macron dissolves National Assembly, calls for snap ... (CBS News)

The move comes as the first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary ...

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France's Macron calls for snap election after losing big to the far right ... (CNBC)

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would dissolve parliament and call for a new election after suffering a heavy defeat in EU elections on Sunday.

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Européennes en France: l'extrême droite victorieuse loin devant le ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

C'est un échec cuisant pour la majorité macroniste qui, en 2019, n'était distancée que d'un seul point par le Rassemblement national (23,34% pour le RN contre ...

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Cemetery visit will close out Biden trip to France that's served as a ... (ABC News)

President Joe Biden has closed out his trip to France by paying his respects at an American military cemetery that Donald Trump skipped when he was ...

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France President Macron calls snap election after defeat in EU vote (CTV News)

French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling a snap legislative election after his party suffered a ...

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Macron triggers new elections after France's far-right makes massive ... (CBC.ca)

The move comes as the first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary ...

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France's Macron calls snap election in huge gamble after EU polls ... (FRANCE 24)

French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling snap legislative elections, setting off a political ...

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France's snap election: what happened, why, and what's next? (The Guardian)

In a shock move, president Emmanuel Macron called a parliamentary election, describing it as 'an act of confidence'

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Biden barely mentioned Trump in France. He didn't have to. (Politico)

PARIS — After a pair of speeches in Normandy and a state dinner, President Joe Biden flew to the Aisne-Marne cemetery on the outskirts of Paris on Sunday ...

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CanMNT stand tall against world no. 2 France for gutsy 0-0 draw (Canadian Premier League)

The Canadian men's national team delivered its finest performance in well over a year on Sunday in Bordeaux, as they held one of the world's best teams in ...

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Emmanuel Macron gambles on snap France election after European ... (BBC News)

Calling a snap election is a huge surprise for France, and a huge risk for President Macron.

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Macron dissolves France's National Assembly, calls snap election ... (PBS NewsHour)

President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the lower house of France's parliament in a surprise announcement sending voters back to the polls in the coming weeks ...

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Canada, looking poised and organized, held second-ranked France to a scoreless draw in a high-profile men's soccer friendly Sunday.

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BORDEAUX — Le Canada, qui semblait calme et prêt, a tenu en échec la France, deuxième mondiale, dans un match amical de soccer masculin qui s'est terminé ...

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France 0 – Canada 0 | « Peut-être l'un des meilleurs résultats de l ... (La Presse)

C'est la 95e et dernière minute de ce match nul de 0-0. Kylian Mbappé s'amène à l'avant. Se défait de Moïse Bombito, avec son passement de jambe qui fait sa ...

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Résultats des élections européennes 2024 (Consulat général de France à Montréal)

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Far right surges in EU vote, topping polls in Germany, France, Austria (Aljazeera.com)

French President Emmanuel Macron calls snap election after National Rally doubles vote share of centrist Renaissance.

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France braced for 'most consequential election in decades' after far ... (The Guardian)

'Audacious' move by Macron being seen as attempt to catch RN off-guard and reclaim initiative after EU poll drubbing.

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En France, un centre de recherche de 800 primates dans le viseur (Le Journal de Montréal)

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Live: Macron 'confident' that French will 'make the right choice' in ... (FRANCE 24)

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he was confident that the French would make the right choice in snap elections he called on Sunday after his ...

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France faces 'consequential' vote as far-right rout prompts Macron ... (Reuters)

France's finance minister said on Monday that the snap election called by President Emmanuel Macron after a bruising loss to the far-right in European ...

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Battered by far right, France's Macron bets big on risky snap election (The Washington Post)

In European Parliament elections Sunday night, the French far right clobbered the ruling centrist coalition, so much so that French President Emmanuel Macron ...

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France snap elections: Why Macron is gambling with France and ... (Euronews)

Macron lost his absolute majority in parliament in 2022 and has had to negotiate support from opposition parties on a case-by-case basis.

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Why Macron called a snap election in France after far-right gains in ... (NBC News)

French President Emmanuel Macron called snap elections after rival Marine le Pen and other far-right parties made gains in the European Parliament.

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Snap elections in France: a political scientist lays out what's at stake (The Conversation AU)

Julien Robin, a specialist in French parliamentary life, looks at what the surprise dissolution means for French politics.

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Macron calls snap election after EU setback: What's at stake for ... (Aljazeera.com)

According to analysts, the French president might be trying to test the public — and the far-right's ability to govern.

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Why France's president called a snap election (The Economist)

The centre wants to weaken Marine Le Pen's hard right, in or out of power | Europe.

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