#French President Macron loses absolute parliamentary majority

#French President Macron loses absolute parliamentary majority

“French President Macron loses absolute parliamentary majority” French President Emmanuel Macron failed to keep control of the absolute majority in the National Assembly during Sunday’s legislative elections, opening the door for unprecedented compromise in the nation’s parliament.  While Macron’s centrist Ensemble coalition garnered the majority of seats in the lower house – 245 out of…

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#Emmanuel Macron wins French presidential election

#Emmanuel Macron wins French presidential election

“Emmanuel Macron wins French presidential election” French President Emmanuel Macron cruised to a second term on Sunday, easily defeating right-wing challenger Marine Le Pen amid low turnout levels in the country’s runoff election, polling projections showed. According to preliminary results, Macron received 58.2% of the vote compared to Le Pen’s tally of 41.8%. The election pitted…

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#Why French voters could elect a female Trump, Marine LePen

#Why French voters could elect a female Trump, Marine LePen

“Why French voters could elect a female Trump, Marine LePen” Marine Le Pen, president of France? Just five years ago, that was unimaginable. Now, as France’s presidential elections close on April 24, the impossible has become a distinct possibility. Le Pen is currently polling at 43-45% behind President Emmanuel Macron. With such a small margin…

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#A left-right coalition could take down Macron

#A left-right coalition could take down Macron

“A left-right coalition could take down Macron” France’s establishment has worries. But they’re worries that should be shared by our own. In short, the lousiness of the elites is coming back to haunt them. They deserve it. French President Emmanuel Macron is the establishment candidate in this month’s election (though the party he founded in…

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