Tag: National Rally
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Macron’s Search for New French Prime Minister Continues Without Success 50 Days After Government Resignation
France’s President Emmanuel Macron continues his prolonged search for a new Prime Minister, 50 days after the resignation of the previous government. Despite considering various candidates, Macron has yet to find an acceptable successor, with both left and right-wing candidates facing potential opposition in the National Assembly. The search introduced new candidates recently, including David…
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German Lawmaker Expresses Relief and Concern Over French Legislative Election Results
A German lawmaker has expressed relief following the defeat of the far right National Rally in the second round of legislative elections in France, where a left-wing Alliance emerged as the biggest group, facing the challenge of forming a government. The situation is viewed with mixed feelings in Germany, especially given the controversial stance of…
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French Parliamentary Elections Result in Hung Parliament as Left-Wing Alliance Leads
In the recent French parliamentary elections, no political bloc managed to secure an absolute majority, leading to a hung parliament. The New Popular Front, a left-wing alliance, emerged as the unexpected frontrunner, with President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Together Coalition coming in second, and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally finishing third. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a leader…
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Macron’s Office Responds to Le Pen’s ‘Administrative Coup’ Accusations
In a recent development, the office of French President Emmanuel Macron has called for restraint following accusations from Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally, who charged the president with conducting an “administrative coup.” Le Pen’s allegations, voiced on national radio, concern Macron’s purported rush to appoint allies to key positions within the French…
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Thousands Gather in Paris to Protest Against Far-Right National Rally Party
Thousands gathered in Paris at the Place de la République to protest against the far-right National Rally party following the recent elections in which the New Popular Front, a left-wing bloc, received 28.1% of the vote but was unable to secure a majority over the National Rally. The event, initially aimed at celebrating the New…
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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…