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France in Political Turmoil: Far Right Leads in Elections

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Shocking results from the first round of elections in France as the far right takes a strong lead! What does this mean for the country's future?

In a surprising turn of events, France's far-right party, led by Marine Le Pen, has emerged victorious in the first round of elections with an impressive 34% of the votes, leaving President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance trailing behind at 20.3%. Macron, who hastily called for these elections just three weeks ago, now faces a challenge to rally voters against the growing influence of the far right in the upcoming second round.

Across mainland France, a strong turnout marked the high-stakes elections, indicating a significant shift in the country's political landscape. Marine Le Pen's National Rally is now on track to potentially control France's government, presenting a substantial setback for Macron's administration.

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As the dust settles on the first round of elections, it is evident that the far right, represented by Marine Le Pen's party, is gaining significant traction in French politics. This shift marks a critical point in the country's political history, signaling a potential change in leadership dynamics and policy direction. The upcoming second round will determine the final outcome and shape the future of France.

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France's far right leads in first round of elections, exit polls show (Aljazeera.com)

Exit polls project Marine Le Pen's far-right RN won 34% and President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance won 20.3%.

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France's far right takes strong lead in first round of high-stakes ... (CBS News)

French President Emmanuel Macron, who called the surprise elections just three weeks ago, urged voters to rally against the far right in the second round of ...

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Strong turnout in France's high-stakes elections as support for the far ... (NBC4 Washington)

Voters across mainland France are casting ballots in the first round of early parliamentary elections.

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Marie Le Pen's far-right party set to control France's government (National Post)

Marine Le Pen's National Rally was on track to dominate the first round of France's legislative election, dealing a major blow to President Emmanuel Macron ...

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Brave Wild Spirits Are Produced In An Unlikely Region Of France (Forbes)

BOWS distillery in southern France produces unique premium vodka, whiskies, rums and absinthe. The owners select specific organic raw materials to provide ...

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L'extrême droite française en tête au premier tour des législatives (Le Devoir)

Ce vote confirme que le Rassemblent national devient « le premier parti politique de France », selon un expert.

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Élections législatives en France: l'extrême droite «aux portes du ... (TVA Nouvelles)

Le Rassemblement national est arrivé largement en tête dimanche, selon les premières estimations des instituts de sondage.

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Far right wins first round of France's parliamentary election in blow to ... (CNN)

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party has taken the lead in the first round of France's parliamentary elections on Sunday, initial projections ...

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French elections: Far-right attains historic 34% as France enters ... (EURACTIV)

The French far-right has secured a historic score in the first round of snap legislative elections with 34% of the vote share, with the left a somewhat ...

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French election: Far right now the dominant political force (BBC News)

The right-wing National Rally is projected to top the first vote - but all is still to play for.

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French election projections show voters punishing Macron's ... (The Washington Post)

Snap legislative elections could end French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist political experiment and bring Marine Le Pen's far-right party to power.

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France election: Far right hails lead and seeks majority (BBC News)

National Rally is in pole position for a historic election victory and stands at the gates of power.

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L'extrême droite en tête en France: «Ça me fait peur» (Le Journal de Montréal)

Le parti de Jordan Bardella a ainsi devancé le Nouveau Front populaire, réunissant plusieurs partis de gauche, qui a obtenu 28,1 – 28,5% des votes. Enfin, le ...

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Far-right wins first round of France's snap election, survey shows (Financial Times)

Marine Le Pen's far-right party has battered President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance in the first round of snap French parliamentary elections, ...

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L'extrême droite en tête en France: «Ça me fait peur» (TVA Nouvelles)

Le parti de Jordan Bardella a ainsi devancé le Nouveau Front populaire, réunissant plusieurs partis de gauche, qui a obtenu 28,1 – 28,5% des votes. Enfin, le ...

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Élections législatives en France: l'extrême droite largement en tête ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

Le Rassemblement national est arrivé largement en tête dimanche, selon les premières estimations des instituts de sondage.

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French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first ... (CTV News)

The far-right National Rally leaped into a strong lead Sunday in France's first round of legislative elections, polling agencies projected, bringing the ...

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En France, une toute nouvelle campagne est déclenchée (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Des appels aux stratégies électorales sont lancés pour tenter de faire barrage au Rassemblement national, sorti victorieux du premier tour des législatives.

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In France, it's now only a matter of time before the far right takes power (The Guardian)

Emmanuel Macron's snap election gamble has backfired spectacularly as voters of the left and right united to reject him, says Paul Taylor of the European ...

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L'extrême droite en tête en France: «Ça me fait peur» (Le Journal de Québec)

Le parti de Jordan Bardella a ainsi devancé le Nouveau Front populaire, réunissant plusieurs partis de gauche, qui a obtenu 28,1 – 28,5% des votes. Enfin, le ...

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