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2024 - 6 - 17

France's Political Turmoil and Euro 2024 Victories - A Rollercoaster of Events

Emmanuel Macron - Euro 2024 - far-right National Rally - France - Kylian Mbappe - snap election

Discover the latest on France's snap election and Euro 2024 victories in this thrilling read! 🇫🇷⚽️

France finds itself amidst a whirlwind of political turmoil as campaigning takes off for the upcoming snap parliamentary election. With the far-right National Rally gaining traction and President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance facing challenges, the political landscape is tense. Macron's recent decision to dissolve the National Assembly has sent shockwaves, unraveling the country's safeguards against the far right. The fantasy economics of France's political spectrum are being exposed, leaving many in disarray.

As the political drama unfolds, on the sports front, France is celebrating victories in the Euro 2024 tournament. Securing a narrow 1-0 win against Austria in their opening game, France displayed their prowess on the football field. Despite a challenging match, a crucial own goal by Leeds defender Wober gave the two-time champions a winning kickstart.

In a surprising turn of events, France's success in Euro 2024 comes amidst a backdrop of political uncertainty. Macron's positioning in the face of both a political tight spot and sporting triumphs showcases the multifaceted nature of the country's current situation. With the snap election looming and the football tournament in full swing, France is truly experiencing a rollercoaster of events.

In conclusion, the blend of political upheaval and sporting achievements in France reflects the complex dynamics at play in the country. As Macron navigates the challenges of governance and the football team strives for victory on the international stage, the world watches with bated breath. These events highlight the diverse facets of France's society, from political ideologies to sporting excellence, making it a nation of constant intrigue and surprises.

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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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Campaigning begins in France after snap election gamble (RTE.ie)

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

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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 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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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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Relive the invasion of Nazi-occupied France through powerful ... (Westmeath Examiner)

D-Day: The Unheard Tapes relives the invasion of Nazi-occupied France through powerful eyewitness recordings, and actors lip-syncing the original testimony.

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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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Macron Puts Himself and France in a Tight Spot (Bloomberg)

Just over a week ago, Emmanuel Macron was wondering how to respond to an embarrassing, but non-fatal, drubbing in the European Parliament elections. Today, the ...

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Campaigning kicks off in France for snap election (FRANCE 24)

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

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France off to winning start as Max Wober own goal proves enough ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Kylian Mbappe's cross was headed into his own net by Leeds defender Wober to give the two-time champions a half-time lead.

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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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France off to winning start as Max Wober own goal proves enough ... (Independent.ie)

France got off to a winning start at Euro 2024 with a narrow 1-0 victory over stubborn Austria after Max Wober scored a first-half own goal in Dusseldorf.

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Austria 0-1 France: Didier Deschamps' win but Kylian Mbappe ... (BBC News)

France beat Austria 1-0 in their opening Euro 2024 game thanks to Maximilian Wober's own goal, but Kylian Mbappe suffers an injury scare.

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France off to winning start as Max Wober own goal proves enough ... (Kildare Nationalist)

France got off to a winning start at Euro 2024 with a narrow 1-0 victory over stubborn Austria after Max Wober scored a first-half own goal in Dusseldorf.

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Austria authors of own demise in tight loss to France (RTE.ie)

France delivered a 100th victory for manager Didier Deschamps as they beat a tenacious and well organised Austria side 1-0 in their opening Group D match at ...

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Kylian Mbappé tames the right wing to address France's problems (Irish Examiner)

In the build-up to the game against Austria, Mbappé urged France's youth to vote and warned that “extremists are at the gates of power”.

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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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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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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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Kylian Mbappe urges young people to vote against rising 'extremes ... (Sky News)

Real Madrid's new signing says France faces a "pivotal moment" but the youth vote could make a difference after recent European elections showed support for ...

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