France

2024 - 6 - 17

Inside the French Election Chaos: Far-Right Frenzy and Macron's Gamble

Emmanuel Macron - Euro 2024 - France - Grenoble - Kylian Mbappe - Military Drone Industry - National Rally

Discover the wild world of French politics - snap elections, far-right upsurge, and Macron's risky move. Dive into the fantasy economics and unraveling safeguards in France.

France is currently in the midst of a political whirlwind, with snap elections and escalating tensions between the far-right and centrists. As campaigning kicks off for the parliamentary election, the far-right National Rally emerges as a strong contender, causing disarray among the centrists desperate for a liberal successor to Macron. The unraveling of safeguards against the far right has sparked frantic negotiations across party lines. Surprisingly, polls indicate that Macron's main opponent may not be the far right but the left-wing New Popular Front.

Adding to the chaos, President Macron faces a tough battle in the election campaign as he tries to counter the far-right surge. The rapid election timeline has put his centrist alliance in a challenging position, reminiscent of a high-stakes political gamble. Meanwhile, expert analysis of the recent France vs. Austria UEFA game reveals a mix of triumph and limitations for the French team. Despite a winning start, the match showcased tactical vulnerabilities within Deschamps' squad.

In a rollercoaster of events, France's political landscape is witnessing unprecedented shifts and power plays. From far-right frenzy to Macron's election gamble, the country is on edge. As the election drama unfolds, the fate of the French government hangs in the balance, with the potential for significant repercussions both domestically and internationally.

In the midst of the chaos, one thing is clear - France's future is uncertain, with political alliances shifting and traditional safeguards eroding in the face of mounting challenges. The outcome of the snap election could herald a new era in French politics, redefining the balance of power and influence in the country.

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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 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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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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The New Popular Front Can Win in France (Jacobin magazine)

According to polls for France's snap election, the far right's main opponent isn't Emmanuel Macron but the left-wing New Popular Front.

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France election campaign starts with Macron facing struggle | Fox 11 ... (FOX 11 and FOX 41)

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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France's campaign kicks off as Macron gambles against far-right (Daily Sabah)

France launched a frenzied election campaign on Monday, called by President Emmanuel Macron to counter the far right, as football star Kylian Mbappe warned.

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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 get off to winning start against Austria but given Kylian ... (The Guardian)

A first-half own goal settled the match. Otherwise Didier Deschamps' team played within its limits and opened up the right side of Austria's defence whenever ...

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Austria vs France LIVE: Euro 2024 football score, commentary, line ... (BBC News)

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

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Is Austria vs France on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch ... (The Independent)

France face a tough Group D but kick off their campaign as tournament favourites against Austria.

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Austria vs France LIVE! Euro 2024 match stream, latest score and ... (Evening Standard)

Les Bleus are expected to challenge for a fifth major title in Germany this summer, having reached the final in three out of the last four tournaments including ...

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

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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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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France edge Austria in Euro 2024 opener as Mbappe gets broken ... (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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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 (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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France's Kylian Mbappé suffers broken nose in France Euros debut ... (ESPN.co.uk)

France star Kylian Mbappé suffered a broken nose in France's 1-0 win over Austria at the European Championship in Germany on Monday, but will not need ...

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

Campaigning kicked off on Monday (17 June) for France's snap parliamentary election, which opinion polls suggest the far-right National Rally will win ahead ...

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France provide Kylian Mbappe injury update after suffering broken ... (The Independent)

France captain Kylian Mbappe does not require surgery and will play with a mask at Euro 2024 to protect his “broken nose” after being left covered in blood ...

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France Pursues Military Drone Industry Development Through Pact ... (Aviation Week)

France's Defense Ministry has formed a pact with the country's drone industry in a bid to establish sovereign capabilities in sub-150-kg UAS and payloads.

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Kylian Mbappe injury latest LIVE! News and updates as France ... (Evening Standard)

Les Bleus talisman is set to undergo further treatment on a gruesome facial injury sustained in Austria win.

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This French city is the best in the world for quality of life (Telegraph.co.uk)

Cheaper than Paris and encircled by spectacular nature, Grenoble is being called the 'most livable city in the world'

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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 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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