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France: From Far-Right Politics to Euro Drama

Cristiano Ronaldo - Euro 2024 - France - French Election - Kylian Mbappe - Marine Le Pen - National Rally

Discover the latest on France's political landscape and Euro 2024 showdown between Portugal and France!

France's political scene is heating up as the far-right National Rally gains momentum in the upcoming election. Analysts warn of economic risks if Marine Le Pen's party secures a majority. Meanwhile, the UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinal match between Portugal and France promises an epic battle between Ronaldo and Mbappe. Macron's leadership style is under scrutiny, criticized for veering towards radical change rather than unity. Amid campaign chaos, candidates face hate speech and violence, highlighting the intense polarization. As three-way election battles unfold, the emergence of far-right MPs adds another layer of complexity.

In the sports arena, Portugal and France clash in a high-stakes Euro 2024 quarterfinal, adding intensity to the riveting tournament. Additionally, the cultural showcase in 'Destination France' offers viewers an immersive experience into the country's rich heritage. Furthermore, French voters are poised for a historic election that could shape the future political landscape significantly. The upcoming Portugal vs France matchup in Euro 2024 is generating immense excitement worldwide, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown between football giants. Despite the political turmoil, a sense of pride and anticipation fills the air ahead of these crucial events in France.

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France's fallout: The foreign policy consequences of the far right's ... (European Council on Foreign Relations)

The far-right National Rally is leading the polls ahead of the second round of the French election. Its success would have inevitable consequences for ...

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What are the economic stakes in France's second round election? (Euronews)

Analysts concur that fiscal risks for France would increase if Marine Le Pen's National Rally secures an absolute majority, though latest polls suggest this ...

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LIVE: Portugal vs France – UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinal match (Aljazeera.com)

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Kylian Mbappe's France in a quarterfinal clash between two of Euro 2024's superstars.

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How Macron Lost France to the Extremes (The Atlantic)

He ran France like a tech bro excited to break things, rather than a political leader who made voters feel part of a collective project.

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France's government spokesperson is attacked on the campaign ... (NBC News)

Candidates have complained of both hate speech and physical violence in the brief and polarizing campaign for the snap elections. Prisca Thevenot at the ...

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In France, three-way election battles could bring more far-right MPs (Reuters)

On the campaign trail in Magny-en-Vexin, French centrist candidate Emilie Chandler is determined to maintain her bid in a three-way race for her ...

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Euro 2024: Quarterfinal drama as France, Portugal battle for spot in ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

Portugal survived against Slovakia now they take on France whose gears haven't been moving smoothly.

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Watch: Destination France – Full Broadcast, 2nd Episode (KLAS - 8 News Now)

In this second episode of "Destination France," host Marielena Balouris takes viewers on an immersive journey through the cultural and historical landmarks ...

Voters in France return to the polls for a second round of voting on ... (NPR)

French voters could usher in the country's first far-right Parliament since one was installed in WWII, but candidates are dropping out of the race in an ...

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Portugal vs France prediction and odds ahead of Euro 2024 clash (Football.London)

As the game day draws near, excitement mounts for what is expected to be a high-voltage clash between these two footballing powerhouses as Kylian Mbappe ...

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Zebda's Mouss and Hakim: 'In France, racist rhetoric has been ... (The Africa Report)

Two former members of the French band Zebda, known for its political activism, who hail from an Algerian immigrant background, are calling for a citizen's ...

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DYER: Fascists aren't taking over france (The Star, Kenya)

France's National Rally cannot get far beyond one-third of the seats. · There is a worrisome drift towards the extreme right in the big Western democracies, but ...

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Get to know France's basketball phenom, Bilal Coulibaly (Olympics)

While a lot of attention will understandably fall on his former teammate, Victor Wembanyama, Washington Wizards' forward Bilal Coulibaly could be pivotal to ...

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Portugal vs. France live updates, score: Top moments from Euro 2024 (FOXSports.com)

Euro 2024 continued on Friday with Portugal facing France in the quarterfinals in Germany. Here are the highlights!

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Portugal vs France LIVE: Euro 2024 football team news, line-ups ... (BBC News)

Watch live, follow text commentary and radio coverage from Portugal v France in the Uefa Euro 2024 quarter-finals.

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Portugal v France LIVE: Score and latest goal updates from crucial ... (The Independent)

Didier Deschamps men have yet to fire in the tournament but must now face a buoyant Portuguese side led by Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Portugal v France: Euro 2024 quarter-final – live (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Join Scott Murray for updates from another mouthwatering last-eight encounter in Hamburg.

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Portugal vs France: Ronaldo, Mbappe dey look for ticket to Euro ... (BBC News)

Portugal and France meet again for a repeat of di Euros 2016 final wia Ronaldo and im team beat Les Bleus 1-0.

France, Portugal play to scoreless first half in Hamburg (TSN)

France and Portugal played to a scoreless first half, largely devoid of action, in their UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final from Hamburg.

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Portugal vs France live updates: Euro 2024 match team news ... (The Athletic)

Follow all the action as Portugal face France in a highly anticipated Euro 2024 quarter-final in Hamburg.

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France beats Portugal in penalty shootout in Euro 2024 to advance ... (FRANCE 24)

France beat Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout to reach the European Championship semifinals on Friday, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's bid to win the title in ...

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Portugal 0 (3-5) 0 France - Highlights (beIN SPORTS MENA Breaking News)

France downed Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a goalless draw on Friday to set up a last-four meeting with Spain.

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France 0-0 Portugal (Jul 5, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the France vs. Portugal Uefa European Championship game from July 5, 2024 on ESPN.

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Portugal and France go to penalties in Euro 2024 quarter-final (Reuters)

Portugal and France were set for a penalty shootout on Friday after their Euro 2024 quarter-final finished 0-0 following extra time, with both sides failing ...

French election: Ugly campaign ends and France draws breath ... (BBC News)

Centrist Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said on Friday night that a far-right government would “unleash hatred and violence”. But the leader of the National Rally ...

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France beat Portugal in shootout to reach semis and end Ronaldo's ... (Reuters)

France converted all their kicks in a shootout to edge Portugal 5-3 on penalties after a goalless stalemate in their European Championship quarter-final on ...

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Euro 2024 updates: France sneak into semis without Mbappé - ESPN (ESPN)

France beat Portugal on penalties to reach the semis. More impressive, they did it without Kylian Mbappé. Here's what happened Friday at Euro 2024.

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Portugal v France: Why are Kylian Mbappe and co struggling at Euro ... (BBC News)

France may be in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, but their "bang average" style of play continues to attract criticism.

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France join Spain on the journey to the final as Portugal make bitter ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

In dramatic encounter at the UEFA European Championships, France secured their place in the semi-finals after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over ...

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Germany fears a far-right victory in France could harm the two ... (PBS NewsHour)

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and many Germans fear if the nationalist French party is able to form a government, it would no longer support the close relationship ...

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New Popular Front Scored Big in France's Vote. Who Are Its ... (The New York Times)

Parties on the left were so fractious, they broke up their alliance months ago, but the possibility of a government controlled by the far right drew them ...

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Portugal v France: a galactic battle lost in the black hole of one ... (The Guardian)

This Euro 2024 clash could have been an all-time great quarter-final, and instead a part of it was stolen.

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France's short-haul flight ban one year on: Has it encouraged more ... (Euronews)

Last June, France formally introduced a ban on domestic short-haul flights in an effort to bring down carbon emissions. In theory, the regulation prohibits ...

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France beat Portugal on penalties to reach semi-finals (The Star, Kenya)

Theo Hernandez scored the winning penalty after substitute Joao Felix hit the outside of the post with his effort, the only miss. Players sprinted over to the ...

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How France's Macron went from a successful political newcomer to ... (ABC News)

French President Emmanuel Macron's expected political failure in decisive parliamentary elections Sunday may paralyze the country, weaken him abroad and ...

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Euro 2024: A roller-coaster of emotions as France eliminate Portugal ... (Africanews English)

Hundreds of Portugal fans in Lisbon went through a roller-coaster of emotions as their side suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat to France in the ...

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France holds its breath ahead of uncertain vote (The Standard)

France's tense election campaign was on held Saturday on the eve of the final vote, but thoughts were turning to an uncertain future before polling even ...

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'A kind of civil war': Divided France on high alert for unrest amid ... (CNBC)

For ordinary voters, political polarization in French society is a worrying development that makes them fear for France's future.

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France braces for 'high drama' run-offs as Le Pen's far right eyes ... (Aljazeera.com)

With the far right seemingly headed for victory, voters on the left and in the centre feel on edge.

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France's Jordan Bardella, the immigrant's son who would target ... (The Washington Post)

If his party wins Sunday's election, Bardella would become France's first far-right head of government since World War II.

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France's president called a surprise election. The result could ... (Yahoo Finance)

French President Emmanuel Macron could awake — if he has slept at all — with clipped wings on Monday morning. The high-stakes second round of the ...

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France's president called a surprise election. The result could ... (ABC News)

The second round of the high-stakes legislative election on Sunday will almost certainly impact how much say France's president has in the fields of defense ...

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France holds its breath ahead of uncertain vote (The Standard)

France's tense election campaign was on held Saturday on the eve of the final vote, but thoughts were turning to an uncertain future before polling even ...

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Voters in France's overseas territories kick off a pivotal parliamentary ... (The Associated Press)

Macron called the snap legislative vote after the National Rally won the most votes in France in European Parliament elections last month. The party, which ...

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'We want our peace': why is France's far-right support such a rural ... (The Guardian)

Media rhetoric about migrants and crime is rallying support for the National Rally in the countryside but, say city folk, the reality is different.

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France overseas residents begin voting in second-round of elections (Euronews)

Sunday's legislative elections in mainland France will be decisive, with parties fighting to steal votes from a strong far-right force.

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PM call with President Macron of France : 6 July 2024 (GOV.UK)

The French President began by congratulating the Prime Minister and wished him well for his new government. Turning to the bilateral relationship, the Prime ...

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French election: As France votes, far right hopes to win but deadlock ... (BBC News)

This is the first time the anti-immigration National Rally (RN) of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella has had a realistic chance of running the government and ...

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Political rivals in France are banding together to block the far right ... (ABC News)

Left-wing and centrist parties in France have joined forces in a bid to prevent the far-right winning a majority of seats in parliament in this weekend's ...

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The maverick TV host amping up France's far right (Financial Times)

One way to understand the political turmoil and tension that have seized today's France is to watch TV and radio presenter Cyril Hanouna.

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Far right bids for power as France holds parliamentary election (Reuters)

France holds a parliamentary run-off election on Sunday that will reconfigure the political landscape, with opinion polls forecasting the far-right National ...

France Votes In 'Seismic' Election (Barron's)

Centrist President Emmanuel Macron called the snap elections three years ahead of time after his forces were trounced in June's legislative elections, a gamble ...

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Live: Polls open for second round of France's snap legislative ... (FRANCE 24)

Polls open in the second and final round of France's snap legislative elections on Sunday with more than 500 seats still up for grabs in the lower-house ...

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Cohabitation or grand coalition: France frets over next political chapter (Financial Times)

The first skirmishes between Socialist president François Mitterrand and his conservative prime minister, Jacques Chirac, erupted shortly after the ...

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Far right bids for power as France holds parliamentary election (The Japan Times)

Marine Le Pen's RN scored historic gains to win last Sunday's first-round vote, raising the specter of France's first far-right government since World War ...

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France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win ... (The Associated Press)

France is voting Sunday in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and its inward-looking, ...

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French elections: The far right is close to power. Will the rest of ... (BBC News)

Whatever the result of France's election, its impact will be seismic, says Europe editor Katya Adler.

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Live updates: France election voting underway as far right seeks a ... (The Washington Post)

Sunday's election could result in France's first far-right government since World War II — or end in political deadlock just before the Summer Olympics.

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France heading to polls in key elections (Sky News)

Voters have gone to the polls for the second time in France in crucial parliamentary run-off elections that threaten political deadlock.

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