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French President Macron Defends Snap Elections Against Far-Right Threat

French President Macron defends snap elections to counter far-right and emphasizes unity against extremism in France.

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Macron calls on French parties to form alliance against far-right National Rally

President says snap election he has called is ‘a test of truth between those who choose to strengthen their own hand and those who chose to strengthen the hand of France’

The Independent UK

France suspends New Caledonia voting reform that sparked deadly riots

President Emmanuel Macron says a voting reform that triggered weeks of deadly unrest in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia has been "suspended" in the light of snap parliamentary polls.

Radio France Internationale

Les Républicains leader vows to stay on despite revolt over Le Pen alliance plans

Éric Ciotti was thought to have locked party’s headquarters, where colleagues were to meet in bid to oust him

The Guardian - UK

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

French leader slams ‘unnatural alliances’ on left and right and calls for unity among democratic forces.

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Macron urges French parties to unite against far-right National Rally

President warns against ‘spirit of defeatism’ as country prepares for snap vote to clarify far-right surge in support

The Guardian - UK

Argentina looking to send fighter jets to help Ukraine's war effort

The Javier Milei administration could send five French planes it's not using due to a lack of parts as a result of a British embargo from the Falklands War

Latin Times

France's Macron defends snap elections, lays out battle plan to defeat far right

President Emmanuel Macron has defended his decision to call snap elections and unveiled plans that aim to secure a ‘clear majority’ for the rest of the five-year term and counter the far-right National Rally after its strong showing in last weekend's European elections vote.

Radio France Internationale

Macron Urges Anti-extremist Alliance Ahead Of French Polls

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he was seeking an alliance against political extremes in snap elections, adding he aims to keep the far right from succeeding him in 2027 when he steps down.

International Business Times

Emmanuel Macron defends snap election and calls for moderate parties to unite against far right – as it happened

French president says calling snap election was the only path forward after the far right’s success in the EU elections

The Guardian - UK

Macron says he called snap elections to prevent rise of far right in 2027 presidential vote

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he had called legislative elections in a bid to prevent the far right from winning the presidency in 2027 when his second and final term ends. He called on all French parties “able to say no to extremes” to unite ahead of the…

France 24

European Parliament at crossroads as right-wing parties triumph in EU vote

While the centre-right European People’s Party remains the largest bloc, analysts say a shift to the right is likely.

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The Independent UK

Sunak blames D-Day events ‘running over’ after turning up late to ITV interview he skipped event for

The prime minister was condemned for skipping events to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings to return home for a sit down with ITV

The Guardian - UK

How can Europe’s progressives fight back? A coalition of losers is now their best hope

Far-right gains have left liberals and Greens reeling – but despite differences, their interest lies in banding together, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

International Business Times

Asian Markets Stutter As Investors Fret Ahead Of US Releases

Worries about upcoming US inflation data and the Federal Reserve's outlook for interest rates permeated Asian trading floors Wednesday, while the euro continued to struggle owing to political uncertainty in Europe fuelled by shock EU election results.

The Guardian - UK

Leftwing Nordic nations provide ‘ray of hope’ in Europe

Left-leaning parties in Finland, Sweden, and Denmark see surge in support in Euro-elections, countering rightwing popularity in France and Germany

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France 24

France's dissolution of parliament, snap elections: What happens next?

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on June 9 that he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling for new parliamentary elections following the far right’s landslide victory in the European elections. The elections for France’s lower house of parliament, conducted over two rounds, will be held on June 30 and…

Radio France Internationale

French conservative party leader backs alliance with Le Pen's far-right National Rally

The leader of France's conservative Republicans party on Tuesday said he backed an alliance with the far-right National Rally in snap legislative elections, triggering a crisis within his own party and fury from the government.

The Independent UK

French centre-right leader says he wants election alliance with far-right of Le Pen

Announcement shocks colleagues in the Republicans party on the mainstream right

International Business Times

French PM: Surprised Campaigner In Macron's 'Sudden' Poll Gambit

France's premier has broken a conspicuous silence over President Emmanuel Macron's calling of snap elections, while making clear his reservations about the surprise move that may cost him his job.

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France's National Rally Gains Momentum Ahead Of Parliamentary Elections

France's National Rally faces opposition alliances in the lead-up to crucial parliamentary elections.

The Independent UK

Why Parisians are planning ‘s*** flashmob’ in protest against filthy River Seine ahead of Olympics

Organisers have vowed to conduct a ‘s*** flashmob’ as President Macron takes to the water

Fortune

Lurching to the right on migration won’t save Europe’s mainstream parties. Here’s why

Research found that it was socioeconomic factors that determined the switch to the right for rural voters, rather than xenophobia.

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