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Namibia: Far right hopes to make history as France votes in snap poll – News

Namibia: Far right hopes to make history as France votes in snap poll – News

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Published on 2024-06-30 07:18:01

France is voting in a parliamentary election that could make history, with the far right closer to power than it has ever been in modern times.

The National Rally (RN) of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella is well ahead in the polls – three weeks to the day since they won European elections. President Emmanuel Macron reacted immediately by calling a national vote and stunning his country.

A high turnout is expected among 49 million voters for such a pivotal election and polls close…

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