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France’s Macron calls snap election in huge gamble after EU polls debacle

French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling early legislative elections, setting off a political earthquake after his party suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of the far right in elections for the European Parliament.

France 24

France’s snap election: what happened, why, and what’s next?

In a shock move, president Emmanuel Macron called a parliamentary election, describing it as ‘an act of confidence’

The Guardian - UK

Macron Gambles On Snap Elections To Halt Far-right March

French President Emmanuel Macron has taken the biggest gamble of his political career by calling early legislative elections to combat the surge of the far right, with the outcome decisive for his political legacy.

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‘We’re everywhere now’: National Rally members toast EU elections success

Marine Le Pen’s far-right party see unprecedented result as stepping stone to presidential elections in 2027

The Guardian - UK

Green party losses in EU elections raise concerns over Green Deal

Exit polls suggest support for Greens fell in Germany and France, leading to fears of weakening of climate ambitions

The Guardian - UK

Far right surges in EU elections, dealing blows to leaders of France and Germany

Far-right parties made gains in elections to the European Parliament on Sunday, prompting a bruised French President Emmanuel Macron to call a shock early election and adding uncertainty to Europe’s future political direction.

France 24

France's Macron Calls Snap Legislative Elections After EU Poll Blow

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced he was dissolving parliament and called snap legislative elections after the far-right trounced his centrist alliance in EU polls.

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Far right surges in EU vote, topping polls in Germany, France, Austria

French President Emmanuel Macron calls snap election after National Rally doubles vote share of centrist Renaissance.

Al Jazeera

France's President Macron calls snap election after shock EU vote defeat as Belgium's PM to quit

Macron announced the move after the first projected results from France put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary election

Evening Standard

France’s Macron calls for snap elections after far right surge in EU vote

Announcement comes after exit polls showed his alliance losing to far-right National Rally (RN) in EU parliament vote.

Al Jazeera

The Guardian view on France’s Olympic summer: overshadowed by political storm clouds

Editorial: Emmanuel Macron’s hopes for a summer of sporting pride now look like a very long shot

The Guardian - UK

Why isn’t Haaland playing? Top players who will miss Euro 2024 in Germany

From Norway’s Erling Haaland to England’s Marcus Rashford, here’s a list of star players who will not be at Euro 2024.

Al Jazeera

Caddie Takes Week Off At LIV Golf Houston To Attend 80th D-Day Anniversary

Paul Casey’s veteran caddie John McLaren has been in France to pay his respects on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Golf Monthly

President Biden's Successful Trip To France Strengthens US-France Alliance

President Biden's visit to France underscores strong US-France ties and global cooperation, contrasting with past actions.

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The Independent UK

In secular France, chaplains prepare to provide Olympians with spiritual support during the Games

More than 120 faith leaders are preparing for an Olympic challenge — how to spiritually support some 14,000 athletes and their staff who will take part in the Paris Games

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Jose Mourinho makes bold claim regarding who he thinks could win Euro 2024 in Germany

England, France and Portugal are all heavily tipped - but who is Jose backing this summer?

The Guardian - UK

Von der Leyen says ‘centre is holding’ as far right surges in EU elections – as it happened

European commission president says ‘there remains a majority in the centre for a strong Europe’ as far right makes huge gains across continent; Emmanuel Macron makes shock election move

Al Jazeera

Israel occupying Palestine echoes France colonising Algeria: Analysts

Scholars of Algerian history rule say they see a lot of parallels with Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territory.

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Radio France Internationale

French president dissolves parliament after far-right National Rally's EU elections victory

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced he was dissolving parliament and called snap legislative elections after the far-right trounced his centrist alliance in EU polls.

The Guardian - UK

It’s a sin to overlook cinsault

The once dated cinsault grape is showing again what it can do

France 24

Benny Gantz announces his resignation from the Israeli government

Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s war cabinet, announced his resignation Sunday, accusing Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu of mismanaging the war effort and putting his own “political survival” over the country’s security needs. Earlier Sunday, the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza announced that at least 274 Palestinians were killed…

International Business Times

Decision Time As France, Germany Headline EU Vote Finale

The final -- and by far biggest -- day of EU elections takes place Sunday with voting in 21 member countries, including France and Germany, where support for surging far-right parties is being tested.

Radio France Internationale

Voters head to the polls on final day of EU elections

Voting began across Europe Sunday on the final -- and biggest -- day of marathon EU elections, with balloting due in 21 countries, including France and Germany, where support for surging far-right parties is being tested.

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Biden And Macron Strengthen US-France Alliance

President Biden's state visit to France underscores the strong alliance and cooperation between the US and France on global challenges and security issues.

Al Jazeera

US, France pledge support as Biden warns Russia ‘will not stop’ at Ukraine

The close allies say they remain committed to Ukraine, despite diverging strategies for how to support Kyiv.

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