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France’s snap election: How does it work and what’s next?

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France holds a parliamentary election on June 30 and July 7. Opinion polls show the far right could win. Here are some key facts about the election and what comes next. 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 … Read more

French left vows ‘total break’ with Macron policies

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France’s left put up a united front on Friday, vowing a “total break” with President Emmanuel Macron’s policies if it wins historic polls that could propel the far right to major gains in parliament. Far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen, also making a pitch to voters, pledged a “national unity government” if her party takes power … Read more