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Now playing Next Europe News French legislative elections: What's next for Macron's party? After a new crushing defeat at the hands of the far-right in the first round of the legislative elections on Sunday, the future of French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party is at stake with some experts even questioning whether it will continue to exist. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Far-right Bardella pitches to be 'PM for all French people' The far-right National Rally secured around a third of the vote in the first round of French legislative elections, but that might still not be enough to gain an absolute majority in the National Assembly. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Far-right National Rally tops French election poll results - Live The National Rally put in a strong performance in the first round of legislative elections, and other parties are now discussing which tactics can block Marine Le Pen from power. 30/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Who really is Jordan Bardella, the young far-right French politician? Bardella’s journey from university drop-out to potential prime minister has astonished many, highlighting his meteoric rise in just a few years. Banking on a compelling rags-to-riches story, the reality is far more nuanced. 28/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News National Rally’s Bardella talks up key policies ahead of French vote In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, the far-right National Rally (RN) is currently leading in the polls, ahead of the left-wing alliance and Macron's centrist coalition. But what are their key policies? 25/06/2024
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