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French Candidates Drop Out En Masse to Stop Far-Right Takeover

MON DIEU

Following far-right successes in the first round of France’s snap elections, centrist and left wing forces are allying in the second round.

Owen Lavine
Owen Lavine 

Breaking News Intern

French President Emmanuel Macron
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Owen Lavine

Owen Lavine

Breaking News Intern

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