Tag: centre
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Leftwing Coalition Surpasses Far Right in French Parliamentary Elections, No Party Secures Majority
In a surprising turn of events, the second round of France’s parliamentary elections saw the left-wing New Popular Front taking the lead, with President Macron’s Ensemble in second place, and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally being pushed to third. This outcome defied the pre-election forecasts which had anticipated a strong performance from Le Pen’s…
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Far-Right National Party Leads First Round of French Parliamentary Elections with Historic Gains
Exit polls from the first round of France’s parliamentary election indicate that the far-right has achieved historic gains, marking a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape. Marine Le Pen’s National Rally topped the polls with over a third of the votes, outpacing the left-wing coalition and relegating President Macron’s centrist alliance to third place.…