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War, Elections, and Political Narratives
This chapter delves into the interplay between the war in Ukraine and the French presidential election, assessing how global crises shape local political campaigns. It focuses on President Macron's re-election efforts and the mixed reactions to his crisis response, including his commitments to refugee support. As voter sentiment shifts amid the conflict, the chapter also scrutinizes the challenges faced by opposition candidates and the implications of their past actions on their current political viability.
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