France

2024 - 6 - 26

France's Political Drama Unfolds: Snap Elections, Euro 2024 Game Analysis, and Far-Right Ambitions

2024 Euro - Emmanuel Macron - Fabrice Leggeri - France - Kylian Mbappé

Discover the turmoil in French politics, Mbappé's Euro 2024 performance, and the rise of far-right aspirations in France.

France is currently at the center of political upheaval, with a snap legislative election looming, shaking the nation's political landscape. The stakes are high as the outcome will not only impact France's role in Europe and NATO but also the internal dynamics of the country. Amidst this, Fabrice Leggeri, a former border chief turned far-right MEP, is vying for a prominent position in France's political arena, claiming greater experience and qualifications than traditional politicians.

In the sporting realm, Euro 2024 saw an intense showdown between France and Poland, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Kylian Mbappé's notable performance, breaking the deadlock and securing France's first goal in the championship, captivated fans worldwide. However, France's ambitions were thwarted, denying them the top spot in their group even with Mbappé's prowess on display.

On the political front, former French prime minister Edouard Philippe has been actively campaigning for centrist politicians in Alsace, as the region becomes a battleground for political support. The resurgence of centrist ideals post-Macron era and the looming shadow of far-right and hard-left choices have left French voters in a state of uncertainty, navigating a complex political terrain.

As France braces for a seismic shift in EU politics, with Germans also on edge due to interconnected European dynamics, the future of the continent hangs in the balance. Macron's decision to call for snap elections has set the stage for a strategic political maneuver, leaving the fate of the nation in the hands of its electorate.

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EU's former border chief turned far-right MEP wants to be France's ... (POLITICO.eu)

I think I have experience and qualifications that are beyond [those] of a senior civil servant or average politician,” said Fabrice Leggeri.

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France's High-Stakes Election Showdown (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

With a snap legislative election approaching, French politics is in turmoil. The vote's outcome will impact the nation's role in Europe, NATO, ...

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France 1-1 Poland (26 Jun, 2024) Game Analysis - - ESPN (SG) (ESPN)

Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 56th minute with his first European Championship goal -- and the first scored by a French player at Euro 2024 -- when he calmly ...

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France denied top spot in Euros group by Austria after Poland ... (The Business Times)

FRANCE blew the chance to finish first in their group despite Kylian Mbappe scoring his maiden European Championship goal in a 1-1 draw with Poland on ...

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France's centrist politicians regain 'freedom' from Macron (Financial Times)

Former French prime minister Edouard Philippe has been criss-crossing the north-eastern Alsace region in support of his party's MPs who are facing tough ...

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Mbappe scores but France held to 1-1 draw by Poland (Reuters)

A Kylian Mbappe penalty was cancelled out by Robert Lewandowski's spot kick as already-eliminated Poland held France to a nervy 1-1 draw in Dortmund on ...

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Kylian Mbappe's return fails to mask France shortcomings at Euro ... (The Straits Times)

DORTMUND – The welcome sight of the masked Kylian Mbappe back on the pitch could not disguise another under-par performance from France at Euro 2024, ...

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Mbappé scores but France draws with Poland, failing to secure top ... (FRANCE 24)

For the first time in 12 years, France failed to finish top of their group at a major football tournament on Tuesday. Though injured star player Kylian ...

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France elections: Germans prepare for seismic change in EU politics (Euronews)

As France gears up for the shocking snap elections that French President Emmanuel Macron called during the EU elections, Germans are preparing for a seismic ...

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Marine Le Pen – or the hard left? Macron has left France's voters ... (The Guardian)

With the collapse of centrist parties, voters are caught between the National Rally, a left mired in controversy – or abstaining altogether, ...

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France on a verge of 'Civil War' due to religious divide amid mass ... (Business Today)

Macron accused National Rally of seeking to reduce individuals to their religious or ethnic identity due to mass immigration policies, a stance he argued ...

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France's Far Right at the Gates of Power (The New York Times)

After a big loss in voting for the European Parliament, President Emmanuel Macron has gambled on new elections in France.

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France's snap election: Understanding why Macron took the risk (GZERO Media)

Mark Carney on Brexit's aftermath, Macron's snap election, and the future of UK-EU relations.

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In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right (Aljazeera.com)

President Emmanuel Macron tests the country's support after losing to hardliners in the European Parliament election.

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France Election: Will an RN Win Change Macron's Ukraine, EU ... (Foreign Policy)

It was a foregone conclusion that President Emmanuel Macron's centrist coalition would be outperformed in the European Parliament elections. Marine Le Pen's ...

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France's New Popular Front Can Stop the Far Right (Jacobin magazine)

In France, the left-wing parties have allied in a Nouveau Front Populaire, challenging both Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. France Insoumise MP Clémence ...

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A hard-right government might disrupt France's relations with the EU (The Economist)

In his acceptance speech after being re-elected in 2022, Mr Macron said he had understood the message of French voters. But having failed to build alliances ...

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Far right seizes France's conservative heartlands (POLITICO.eu)

Growing grievances over a rural-urban divide help Marine Le Pen's National Rally make inroads.

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A hard-right government might disrupt France's relations with Europe (The Economist)

Or it could try to change the EU from within—which would be worse, reckons Jean Pisani-Ferry | By Invitation.

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France election 2024: key party figures to know in the campaign (Reuters)

France is the closest it has been to having a far-right government since World War Two, with the anti-immigrant National Rally (RN) riding high in opinion ...

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France Braces For Election-Related Violence Ahead Of Paris Olympics (Yahoo Singapore News)

It's possible that there will be extremely strong tensions,” the country's interior minister said.

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