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France gears up for legislative elections after right-wing gains in EU polls

France's President Emmanuel Macron casting his ballot for the European Parliament election at a polling station in Le Touquet, northern France on 9 June, 2024. AFP - HANNAH MCKAY

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he was confident that the French would make the right choice in snap legislative elections he called on Sunday after his centrist alliance was beaten by the far right in EU elections. France will vote for a new parliament (National Assembly) on 30 June, with a second round on 7 July.

"I am confident in the capacity of the French people to make the right choice for themselves and for future generations. My sole ambition is to be useful to our country that I love so much," Macron said on X.

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