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The Intelligence from The Economist

Bet noir: Macron’s electoral gamble backfires

Jul 1, 2024
23:44
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Marine Le Pen's far-right party gains in French election, alongside left-wing success. Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage but faces democratic threats. Can technology improve penalty shoot-out agony? Macron's electoral strategy backfires.
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  • Marine Le Pen's National Rally party gains ground in France, posing a challenge to Emmanuel Macron's centrists.
  • Thailand moves towards legalizing same-sex marriage, showcasing evolving social attitudes and LGBTQ rights progress.

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Political Upheaval in France: National Rally's Surge and Left Alliance's Gains

Marine Le Pen's National Rally party made a significant leap in France's lower House of Parliament first-round voting, signaling a potential shift in power. The 28-year-old party leader, Jordan Bardella, aims to challenge President Emmanuel Macron's centrists. Despite protests against National Rally, left-wing coalitions also gained ground, preparing for a potential reshaping of French politics.

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