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What in the World
Why France’s election result was a surprise
Jul 8, 2024
The podcast discusses the surprising outcome of France's parliamentary election, where the New Popular Front triumphed over the National Rally Party, resulting in a hung parliament. It explores the ideologies of the Popular Front, the history of National Rally, and the challenges of forming alliances post-election. The episode also touches on the rise of far-right parties in Europe and the impact of social media on political movements.
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- A left-wing coalition, Popular Front, unexpectedly won the French parliamentary election, blocking the far-right National Rally party.
- Despite not winning, the National Rally achieved its best results, indicating increased influence and future ambitions.
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Unexpected Victory of the New Popular Front
Despite predictions favoring the far-right National Rally Party, a new left-wing coalition known as the Popular Front achieved a surprising win in the second round of parliamentary elections in France. With a strategy to block National Rally's dominance, the coalition successfully increased its MPs from 88 to 142 but fell short of an absolute majority, leading to a hung parliament.
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