Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Politics

Macron urges moderates to unite against ‘extremism’ in French snap election

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks about the priorities of his Renaissance party and its allies before early legislative elections in Paris, France, on June 12, 2024 [Stephane Mahe/(Reuters]

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on moderate politicians to unite against the far right and far left.

The French leader said on Wednesday that he wants “our compatriots and political leaders who do not recognise themselves in the extremist fever” to join together. He made the call as he faces a challenge from the far-right in snap elections on June 30 and July 7.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.