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Now playing Next France Why did the Russian disinformation machine target French voters? For the Kremlin, the National Rally — whose stances on Russia are friendlier than those of President Macron, a staunch supporter of Ukraine — might have been the preferred winners of the French snap legislative elections, and Moscow likely tried to help boost their results on Sunday. 08/07/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News After Moscow, Hungary's Orbán makes surprise visit to Beijing Orbán has proclaimed himself the one EU leader on friendly terms with the world's two preeminent authoritarian governments. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Radio Schuman What's next after surprise French election results? The New Popular Front defied Ipsos predictions in topping yesterday's second-round vote, followed by Emmanuel Macron's Party with the far-right National Rally in third place. But what could the next government look like? 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Space Why Europe is looking into sending data centres into space It may not be until 2036, but Europe is looking into how to send data centres into space in a sustainable way. 08/07/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Showdown for far-right Patriots in quest for third-biggest group Viktor Orbán’s bid to make his new far-right alliance the third force in the European Parliament reaches its climax this week – but whether the group will be able to wield clout in the Parliament remains moot. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Ahead in the markets: European election effects and US inflation data This week, investors will closely monitor the market reactions to the French election in Europe. Additionally, both China and the US are set to release their Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, providing insights into the inflation trajectory of the world's two largest economies. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News French left-wing campaigners 'relieved' but uncertain for future There was relief among many left-wing voters after they were projected to get the most seats in France’s lower house of parliament, but some are worried about whether the alliance will be able to stay together. 08/07/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News RN stumbles in French legislative vote but sets sight on 2027 ballot The left-wing New Popular Front coalition was the surprise winner of Sunday's snap legislative elections in France with Macron's centrist coalition coming in second. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Left-wing coalition wins most seats in French legislative elections But the result puts France in uncharted territory as it's never experienced a parliament with no dominant party. What happens next largely depends on the deeply unpopular president, Emmanuel Macron. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Business French election shock sparks euro slip after victory for the left An unexpected victory for the leftist New Popular Front causes the euro to fall as markets fear a radical spending spree. 08/07/2024
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