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Now playing Next Germany Relief in Germany over French parliamentary elections turnaround With most major politicians holding back until the official results are in, the extraordinary turnaround away from a looming hard-right government indicated by the exit polls has led to first reactions in the neighbouring European nation. 07/07/2024
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