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2024 - 6 - 17

France Election Campaign Drama: Macron in Panic, Far-Right Rising

Emmanuel Macron - Euro 2024 - France - Kylian Mbappe - National Rally

France's election campaign kicks off with Macron facing a tough battle. Read about the drama and intrigues in the French political scene!

France is in the midst of a whirlwind election campaign as President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance braces for a tough fight against the far-right National Rally. The snap parliamentary election has set the stage for intense campaigning, with Macron's opponents from various political spectrums scrambling to secure their positions. The fantasy economics of France's far-right and left have been brought to the forefront, shedding light on the country's political landscape.

As the campaigning heats up, France's safeguards against the far right appear to be unraveling, adding to the chaos and uncertainty surrounding the upcoming elections. Macron's inner circle is in despair, with centrists struggling to find a viable successor amidst the political turmoil. The stakes are high as France navigates through a critical juncture in its political history.

In a surprising turn of events, France recently signed a new 'pact' with the industry to accelerate the development of small drones, showcasing the country's focus on technological advancements in defense. Additionally, the Euro 2024 match between Austria and France captured attention as Kylian Mbappe's bloodied exit left fans on the edge of their seats.

In the sporting arena, Austria faced a defeat against France in the UEFA Euro 2024 match, with Mbappe playing a pivotal role in securing the win. The intense showdown between the two teams highlighted the competitive spirit of international football, setting the stage for future thrilling matches. As France's political and sporting landscapes intertwine, the nation braces for a period of excitement and unpredictability.

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France election campaign starts with Macron facing struggle (eNCA)

France began a frantically short election campaign Monday, with President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance facing an uphill struggle to avoid a new ...

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The fantasy economics of France's far right and left (Financial Times)

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The week since Emmanuel Macron called snap elections has laid bare just ...

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Campaigning takes off in France for snap election in two weeks (Reuters)

Campaigning kicked off on Monday for France's snap parliamentary election, which opinion polls suggest the far-right National Rally will win ahead of a ...

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France's safeguards against the far right are starting to unravel (The Japan Times)

In the week since Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly, his opponents from across the political spectrum have been engaged in frantic negotiations to ...

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France is 'going to the dogs,' Macron's inner circle despairs (POLITICO.eu)

In their hour of greatest need for a liberal successor to the country's president, France's centrists are in panicky disarray.

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Austria vs France live updates: Euro 2024 match team news ... (The Athletic)

Follow all the action as France get their Euro 2024 campaign underway with a Group D clash against Austria.

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France makes new 'pact' with industry to speed small drone ... (Breaking Defense)

EUROSATORY 2024 – Sebastien Lecornu, France's minister for the armed forces, today signed a “UAV pact” designed to not only keep ideas flowing between the ...

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Austria 0-1 France: Bloodied Kylian Mbappe comes off with busted ... (Eurosport.com)

France got their European Championship off to a winning start as they beat Austria 1-0 as Kylian Mbappe was taken off with a bloodied, busted nose.

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Austria vs France: UEFA Euro 2024 - BBC Sport (BBC News)

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Austria vs France in the UEFA Euro 2024.

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Data-visual recap: Austria 0-1 France (Managing Madrid)

Mbappe forces Austria's own goal, secures win for Les Bleus.

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France player ratings vs Austria: Room for improvement! Kylian ... (Goal.com)

GOAL rates all of the France players on show as Les Bleus opened their Euro 2024 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Austria, with Kylian Mbappe ...

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France 1-0 Austria (17 Jun, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

Expert recap and game analysis of the France vs. Austria Uefa European Championship game from 17 June 2024 on ESPN (UK).

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France scrape past Austria in Euro 2024 opener despite Mbappe's ... (FRANCE 24)

Maximilian Woeber's own goal was enough to give France a winning start to their Euro 2024 campaign on Monday as they edged Austria 1-0 in their opening game ...

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Mbappe breaks nose in France Euro 2024 win (eNCA)

DUESSELDORF - Kylian Mbappe will not need surgery but will wear a mask when he returns to action after the France captain suffered a broken nose in his ...

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France player ratings vs Austria: Room for improvement! Kylian ... (Goal.com)

GOAL rates all of the France players on show as Les Bleus opened their Euro 2024 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Austria, with Kylian Mbappe ...

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90 in 90 | Austria vs France | UEFA EURO 2024 | SuperSport (SuperSport)

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Mbappe breaks nose in France Euro 2024 win (FRANCE 24)

Kylian Mbappe will not need surgery but will wear a mask when he returns to action after the France captain suffered a broken nose in his team's 1-0 Euro ...

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Euro 2024: France captain Kylian Mbappe suffers broken nose ... (Sky News)

France manager Didier Deschamps said it was "very bad news" for the team, who are set to take on the Netherlands in three days time.

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France's Kylian Mbappé Suffers Broken Nose, Needs Protective ... (TIME)

The World Cup winning striker collided with Austria's Kevin Danso in a Monday match at the Euro 2024 tournament.

2026 GRAND DÉPART: THE CROWNING GLORY OF BARCELONA ... (Tour de France)

The Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, hosted the director of the Tour de France, Christian Prudhomme, at an official ceremony held this morning to ...

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France's snap election: how does it work and what's next? (The Indian Express)

How does the vote work? France has 49 million registered voters. There are 577 constituency contests, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower ...

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A Norwegian delegation in study mission in France | Campus France (Campus France)

In collaboration with the French institute in Norway and the Norwegian embassy in France, Campus France has organised from 11 to 13 June 2024 a study ...

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France would feel lonely if debt crisis hit (Reuters)

France has the largest public debt load in Europe, at 2.3 trillion euros, so investors' concerns over a far-right victory in upcoming elections are ...

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France election 2024: how does it work and what's next? (Reuters)

HOW DOES THE VOTE WORK? France has 49 million registered voters. There are 577 constituency contests, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower ...

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Mbappe likely to miss France's next game against Netherlands -report (Managing Madrid)

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will likely miss France's next game in the UEFA Euro after suffering a nasal fracture during last night's match against ...

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Dutch expect Mbappe to be fit for France clash | SuperSport (SuperSport)

Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders said Tuesday his side believe France superstar Kylian Mbappe will recover from his broken nose in time for Friday's ...

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France risks debt crisis if Macron loses, finance minister warns (POLITICO.eu)

Bruno Le Maire raises the specter of financial disaster for France if President Emmanuel Macron's opponents win this month's snap election.

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Absentee voters in France scramble to make their voices heard in ... (The Associated Press)

Voters who don't expect to be able to cast ballots themselves are scrambling to make their voices heard in France's high-stakes legislative election.

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France's Dominance in Euro Credit Leaves Market at Vote's Mercy ... (BNN)

Whether it's blue-chip, junk bonds or collateralized loan obligations, euro-denominated credit markets have been battered after the French president's June 9 ...

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