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Macron loses absolute majority in French legislative runoff
By Luis Miguel Pascual Paris, Jun 19 (EFE).- French President Emmanuel Macron will go into his second five-year term without…
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So far, no new record low voter turnout for French legislative elections
Paris, Jun 19 (EFE).- Voter participation in the French runoff legislative elections on Sunday stood at 38.11 percent at 5…
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Projections: Left narrowly leading Macron’s alliance in French elections
Paris, Jun 12 (EFE).- The NUPES leftist coalition holds a narrow advantage over the Ensemble alliance headed by President Emmanuel…
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Belgian daily: French exit polls show Macron heading to victory
Brussels, Apr 24 (EFE).- French President Emmanuel Macron should win his country’s presidential runoff election on Sunday with between 55-58…
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France’s ‘red belt’ in a quandary over presidential run-off
By Maria D. Valderrama and Jose Manzaneque Vitry-sur-Seine/Aubervilliers, France, Apr 22 (EFE).- In Paris suburbs, traditionally known as France’s red…
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Leaders of Spain, Portugal, Germany urge French voters to choose Macron
Madrid, Apr 21 (EFE).- The leaders of the Spanish, Portuguese and German governments on Thursday penned a rare open letter…
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Left-wing French students mull abstention in presidential election
Saint Denis, France, Apr 20 (EFE).- With under a week left until election day in France, some student groups are…
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Macron, Le Pen prepare for key presidential debate
Paris, Apr 19 (EFE).- With one day to go before France’s presidential debate, key to Sunday’s election, incumbent president Emmanuel…
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French far-right candidate Le Pen seeks Nato-Russia ‘rapprochement’
Paris, Apr 13 (EFE).- France’s far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Wednesday said she wanted closer ties between Nato…
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Macron receives endorsement of elite French athletes ahead of run-off
Paris, Apr 13 (EFE).- Emmanuel Macron, seeking a second term as France’s president, on Wednesday received the endorsement of the…
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