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France's National Rally Gains Momentum Ahead Of Parliamentary Elections

Jordan Bardella, president of the French far-right National Rally, is seen at the party election night headquarters after French President Emanuel Macron announced he dissolves National Assembly and c

Following a resounding victory in the European elections, France's far-right National Rally has swiftly transitioned to the national campaign trail with its prominent leader, promising supporters a significant majority in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The opposition parties across the political spectrum are mobilizing to form alliances and nominate candidates for the snap national elections called by President Emmanuel Macron after his party's defeat in the EU vote.

Despite ideological differences, left-wing parties have come together to create a new alliance comprising the Greens, Socialists, Communists, and France Unbowed. The coalition aims to present a united front against the National Rally and Macron's centrists, emphasizing the need for an alternative to combat the rise of the far right.

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