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[Politics] The French election
- Thread starter nicko31
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- Oct 20, 2022
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How a Country rallied together in a triumph of concerted action to halt the tide of far right extremism once again taking over the reigns of power in French politics.
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Liberté, égalité, fraternité
vive La France
‘Our backs are against the wall’: French grassroots mobilise against far right | France | The Guardian
Activist groups have sprung up across the country in efforts to defeat National Rally in second round of elections
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Why France's footballers are 'terrified' of Le Pen's far-right surge
Euro 2024 has become a sideshow for France's multicultural squad, who have been unusually outspoken on the snap election at home
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Liberté, égalité, fraternité
vive La France
Peacehaven Wild Kids
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As a socialist is it wrong to fancy Marine Le Pen?
Pevenseagull
meh
- Jul 20, 2003
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BN41Albion
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- Oct 1, 2017
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Yeah, but still low imo considering it's also their highest turnout in decades and also considering what was at stake!
- Oct 20, 2022
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Yes definitely not an affirmation of Macron’s Presidency and a rejection of his economic programme as his party loses its majority - the result is very much a protest against Le Pen’s National Rally Party.
Macron can finish his term at least working with a left wing coalition in Parliament- it would have been problematic for him going forward with Bardella winning otherwise but it does leave France with a coalition of very ideologically divided partners. This may have the impact of stalling Macron’s legislative agenda for the rest of his term but it is surely better than a far right party winning a majority number of seats.
Pevenseagull
meh
- Jul 20, 2003
- 20,432
Lovely to see people getting out to vote against hate.
By 'hate' I mean 'hate'... Not 'right wing' .... 'hate'.
Not conclusively ... But a lot better than it could have been
By 'hate' I mean 'hate'... Not 'right wing' .... 'hate'.
Not conclusively ... But a lot better than it could have been
Macron can't stand in the next election. Two term limit as in America.
I do feel like Le Pen gets closer to getting in with every election though. Hopefully this projected result is an indication that the far right won't get in next time as well.
autopsyturvey
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- Feb 24, 2018
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Mélenchon tonight seems belligerent and unwavering, demanding Macron resigns.
London Irish
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The French equivalents of Corbynites just won the election 
London Irish
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Long live the French Popular Front
- Oct 20, 2022
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Macron may have no choice if he can’t get a workable coalition together and the new government ends up in paralysis. he was already looking like a lame duck President, and the election makes it even more unlikely he will be able to push through any significant legislation. Both the far left and the far right have an overriding motive to push through their own agendas - that they are almost entirely incompatible with each other is apparently neither here nor there. The election has not resolved any of the issues Macron has had since he lost his majority in 2022.
London Irish
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Me as a centre righty says it is wrong to fancy MLP!
We know "Macron is toast" at the Presidential elections anyway as the constitution bars him from standing for a 3rd consecutive term. ( He could come back in 2032 though ).
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- Oct 17, 2008
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On the one hand, crisis averted for now.
On the other hand, I really desperately hope that lessons are being learnt and the moderate parties are listening to willing to make changes and listen to the people.
This is an escape, a severe warning. Without change I fear next time there will be no reprieve.
On the other hand, I really desperately hope that lessons are being learnt and the moderate parties are listening to willing to make changes and listen to the people.
This is an escape, a severe warning. Without change I fear next time there will be no reprieve.
beorhthelm
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- Jul 21, 2003
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RN doubled their vote, increased seats by 59, got largest proportion of votes. it's a direction of travel that would suggest a sketchy presidential election coming.
Can only go on the bits on the bbc and the like, Melenchon doesn't seem ideal either.