French Elections
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French vote gives leftists most seats over far-right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlockThe outcome has left France facing the stunning prospect of a hung parliament and threatened political paralysis in a pillar of the European Union and Olympic host country.WorldJul 7, 2024
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France election candidates report getting attacked on the campaign trailTensions are high as left-wing and moderate groups try to prevent the anti-immigration, nationalist National Rally from winning an historic absolute legislative majority.WorldJul 4, 2024
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Over 200 French election candidates bow out in bid to block far right in runoffMarine Le Pen's RN came out well ahead in Sunday's first-round vote after President Emmanuel Macron's gamble on a snap election backfired.PoliticsJul 2, 2024
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May Day rallies held across Europe to honour workers, call for peaceCitizens and trade unions in cities around Europe were taking to the streets on Sunday for May Day marches, and put out protest messages to their governments.WorldMay 1, 2022
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Riot police charge and spray tear gas on Paris protestors after Macron victoryRiot police charged and sprayed teargas on demonstrators in central Paris protesting after President Emmanuel Macron was re-elected.WorldApr 24, 2022
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France’s Macron and Le Pen heading for election runoff, polling agencies projectUnless someone gets more than half of the nationwide vote, there will be a second and decisive round between the top two candidates on Sunday, April 24.PoliticsApr 10, 2022
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French elections 2022: Why it matters to the wider world as Russia-Ukraine war continues?Twelve candidates are vying for the presidency -- including incumbent and favorite President Emmanuel Macron who is seeking a new term amid a challenge from the far-right.WorldApr 8, 2022
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Runoff vote turnout strong from French expats in QuebecLong lines were the norm in Montreal Saturday, as French voters turned out to vote in their country's presidential election.PoliticsMay 6, 2017
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