Tag: legislative elections
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French Snap Elections Trigger Major Political Realignment, Macron Advocates for Centrist Coalition
In a significant development in French politics, President Emmanuel Macron has called for a snap election, marking a profound transformation in the country’s political landscape. Following the recent EU elections, where the left-wing parties, including France Unbowed and the Socialist Party, formed a coalition known as the Popular Front, and the right-wing National Rally saw…
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President Macron Addresses Concerns and Outlines Political Strategy in Press Conference
French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the press, responding to concerns and questions regarding his decision to dissolve parliament amidst fears of the extreme right gaining power. Macron emphasized that two-thirds of French citizens understand and support his decision, highlighting it as a democratic process backed by constitutional power. He reassured that dissolving parliament was aimed…
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France Unbowed Displays Defiance and Confidence in Wake of Macron’s Snap Election Call
In response to President Macron’s announcement of snap elections, France Unbowed party members express a mix of surprise, defiance, and enthusiasm. Party leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticized the move as lacking in political, cultural, philosophical, and moral legitimacy, suggesting it stems from Macron’s loss of legitimacy and continuation of what he terms political and social mistreatment.…