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France on the Verge of Far-Right Govt: What You Need to Know

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France is at a crossroads as the far right emerges victorious in elections. Dive into the potential changes ahead!

France is facing a political shakeup as the far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, secures a significant lead in the polls, potentially paving the way for France's first far-right government since World War II. Emmanuel Macron's snap election strategy has met with resistance, with voters from both the left and right uniting to reject his leadership. The second round of elections on July 7 will be crucial in determining the country's future political landscape.

The surge of the far right in France has sparked debates and concerns about the implications of their potential rise to power. With the National Rally party celebrating a lead in the first round of polls, the country is bracing for a potential shift in governance. The far-right's strong showing reflects a growing trend of populism and anti-establishment sentiment in French politics.

As the far right gains momentum in France, the rest of Europe watches closely, mindful of the impact a far-right government in one of the EU's founding members could have on the region. The outcome of the upcoming elections will not only shape the political future of France but also have broader implications for the European Union.

In the midst of the political upheaval in France, the Euro 2024 football tournament adds a touch of distraction, with the country's team facing Belgium in a highly anticipated match. Sports enthusiasts and political analysts alike eagerly await the outcomes, both on the field and in the political arena.

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French polls: France may see its first Far-Right govt since World War II (Business Standard)

France: Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party and its allies secured about one-third of France's national vote on Sunday, according to projections ...

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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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France's far-right celebrates lead in first round of polls: What comes ... (Firstpost)

French voters will be faced with a critical decision on July 7 during the second round of its snap parliamentary elections, where they could potentially ...

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France election: Far-right 'at the gates of power' after first round win (NBC News)

The far-right National Rally of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella won France's election first round, a blow to President Emmanuel Macron.

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Far Right ahead in France Legislative polls, Opponents hope to ... (Hindustan Times)

Marked by 68% turnout, voters handed the Marine Le Pen's National Rally, the party accused of racism and xenophobia, a strong lead with about 33% of the ...

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France elections 2024: French far right ahead in 1st round. What ... (The Associated Press)

French voters face a decisive choice on July 7 in the runoff of snap parliamentary elections that could see the country's first far-right government since ...

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French election results: Winners and losers in Paris (Euronews)

For the first time, the far-right National Rally has topped the legislative polls in France, nearly doubling its support, while President Emmanuel Macron ...

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'Not one more vote': Reactions as France's far right wins snap election (Aljazeera.com)

Marine Le Pen and her far-right National Rally (RN) have won big in France's snap election, garnering reactions from domestic rival parties and politicians ...

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LIVE: France vs Belgium – UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live build-up, team news, score and commentary as France play Belgium in the last 16 at Euro 2024.

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

France's far right is in pole position after the first round of parliamentary elections that confirmed their dominance in French politics and brought them ...

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France's far right may be on the brink of power after Macron's ... (CNN)

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron visit a polling station to vote in the first round of the early parliamentary elections in Le ...

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Euro Cup 2024 pre-QF: France vs Belgium live match (IST), live ... (Business Standard)

Sony Sports Network will live telecast the France vs Belgium match in India on Sony Ten 2 HD/SD with English commentary.

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France vs Belgium Live Streaming Euro 2024 Round Of 16 Live ... (NDTVSports.com)

France vs Belgium Live Streaming Euro 2024 Round Of 16 Live Telecast: Both the teams meet in a repeat of their semi-final clash at the 2018 World Cup, ...

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

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party led the first round of France's parliamentary elections on Sunday, taking it closer to the gates of ...

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France's far-right makes gains in southeast, fails to make a ... (FRANCE 24)

The far-right National Rally (RN) party of Marine Le Pen won a resounding victory in the first round of the polls Sunday, with 33.15 percent of the votes ...

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France's parties launch new push after far-right success (BBC News)

France's political rivals barely had time to digest the results of National Rally (RN)'s election success, before they had to kick-start a new campaign for ...

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Five takeaways from France's election (Financial Times)

The first round of France's parliamentary election, hurriedly called last month by President Emmanuel Macron, has revealed a nation in political flux.

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Euro 2024: France reach quarter-finals, shatter Belgium's dreams ... (India Today)

Euro 2024: Substitute Randal Kolo Muani's late strike propelled France into the quarter-finals, as the two-time winners defeated Belgium 1-0 on Monday.

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Here are key takeaways from France's election round 1, where the ... (NPR)

At stake is whether Marine Le Pen's National Rally party will gain an absolute majority in the National Assembly — potentially putting the far right in French ...

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France vs Belgium LIVE Updates, Euro 2024 round of 16: Live ... (Sportstar)

FRA v BEL: Follow the live coverage from the Euro 2024 round of 16 clash between France and Belgium from Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany.

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Opinion | France's Far Right Is Bad. But Not as Hypocritical as MAGA. (The New York Times)

MAGA shares the French right's hostility to immigrants and general xenophobia. But Donald Trump, far more than Macron, really was a president of the rich, ...

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The far-right surge in France (Financial Times)

Emmanuel Macron's gamble in calling snap parliamentary elections looks ever more foolhardy. In the first round, a majority of French voters have repudiated ...

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France vs Belgium LIVE score: When and where to watch Euro 2024 ... (Sportstar)

Here is everything you need to know about the live telecast and online streaming information of the Euro 2024 Round of 16 clash between France and Belgium.

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France's far-right inches closer to power for first time since WWII (USA TODAY)

Marine Le Pen's anti-immigration National Rally party made big gains in the first round of France's parliamentary election. Here's what happens now.

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France 1 Belgium 0 - Highlights (beIN SPORTS MENA Breaking News)

Jan Vertonghen's late own goal took France into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Monday as they edged Belgium 1-0 in a tense tie in Duesseldorf.

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Euro Cup 2024: Mbappe's France in quarterfinals, to face Portugal ... (Business Standard)

Another frustrating match for Kylian Mbapp. Another underwhelming performance by France at the European Championship.

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The Numbers Narrative: France 1-0 Belgium (Managing Madrid)

Tchouameni excels as France make it to the quarterfinals. By Mehedi Hassan Pranggon@MHassanFootball Jul 2, 2024, 3:28am CEST.

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Euro 2024: France edges past Belgium to seal spot in quarterfinals (Sportstar)

Jan Vertonghen scored a late goal own goal which helped France edge past Belgium in the Euro 2024 round of 16 match played at the Dusseldorf Arena on ...

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France's far-right National Rally says it will lead a government only ... (ABC News)

The leading figure on the French far right says her party, the National Rally, will only take the helm of government if it wins an absolute majority in ...

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France's Muslims fear for their futures as Le Pen's far right party surges (Aljazeera.com)

Tensions are rising in France, home to one of Europe's largest Muslim minorities, ahead of the snap election run-off.

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Rating agency S&P sends debt warning to US, France and other top ... (Reuters)

The United States, France and major economies are unlikely to halt the rises in their debt levels in the next few years, credit rating firm S&P Global ...

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Live: At least 200 candidates quit French runoff, aiming to block far ... (FRANCE 24)

At least 200 candidates have stood down ahead of France's runoff election as President Emmanuel Macron and a left-wing coalition seek to block the far right ...

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France's moderate voters face extreme choices in run-off vote (Reuters)

Denise Rollet says she faces no good options in France's run-off legislative vote in the coming days.

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France election: Third-place candidates withdraw in bid to block far ... (BBC News)

French voters are waiting to see the full line-up for the second round of parliamentary elections, as scores of candidates stood aside in order to help ...

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French candidates bow out in bid to block far-right (Reuters)

Opponents of France's National Rally (RN) stepped up their bid to block the far-right party from power on Tuesday as more candidates agreed to pull out of ...

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France's Snap Election: Here Is What's at Stake (The New York Times)

A portrait of President Emmanuel Macron of France in profile. The fate of President Emmanuel Macron's second term is at stake in a snap election that is now ...

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Le Pen's far right is on the cusp of power in France – what happens ... (FRANCE 24)

The “clarification” President Emmanuel Macron invoked as he called France's snap elections has clarified this much: that French voters no longer want him to ...

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France: India's steady partner in green growth (The Hindu)

On July 14, 2023, in Paris, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated the 'Partnership for the Planet' as one of the three pillars ...

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Germany's Scholz hopes France will prevent far-right-led government (The Indian Express)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday expressed concern over the political situation in France, where Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally came out ...

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France's political chaos has already halted some economic reforms ... (Fortune)

French President Emmanuel Macron's government blocked the implementation of an overhaul of jobless welfare late Sunday evening. Remon Haazen—Getty Images. The ...

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France's Macron made key mistakes and demonized the left, says ... (CNBC)

Thomas Piketty, bestselling French economist, pointed to what he described as one of Macron's biggest mistakes: neglecting and demonizing France's left ...

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French legislative election: Macron's camp and leftists weigh uniting ... (POLITICO.eu)

Centrists in local races had today to decide whether to back left-wing candidates in order to stop the National Rally.

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Will This Weekend Mark The End Of The Regime For France (Forbes)

The first round of the French general election brought a strong censure for Emmanuel Macron, with the entry of Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement into the ...

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