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France on Brink of Electing Far-Right Prime Minister, 28

MACRON IN CRISIS

The first round of elections to the National Assembly have put Marine Le Pen’s nationalists in front, opening the way to Jordan Bardella becoming prime minister.

Ben Sherwood

Publisher & CEO

Published Jun. 30 2024 6:03PM EDT

France's president Emmanuel Macron with the head of its possible next prime minister, Jordan Bardella, in front of him — Erin O'Flynn/Daily Beast

Ben Sherwood

Ben Sherwood

Publisher & CEO

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