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August 27, 2024

French President Macron Shuns Progressive Coalition as Talks on Future Gov't Hit a Wall
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French President Emmanuel Macron is refusing to name a new prime
minister and government led by the progressive New Popular Front
coalition, launching a fresh round of talks while France remains at a
political impasse. The New Popular Front coalition, which quickly came
together to stave off a possible far-right victory, gained the largest
number of seats in July's legislative elections - a snap election called
by Macron. The leftist France Unbowed party, a member of the New Popular
Front, is calling for mass demonstrations on September 7.


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