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France's Political Rollercoaster: From Tennis Triumphs to Far-Right Fears

Aurelien Schmitt - Cristiano Ronaldo - Emmanuel Macron - Euro 2024 - France - French Elections - Kylian Mbappe

Discover how France's political landscape is shifting from tennis signings to far-right election surges. A whirlwind of events is shaking up the country!

In a surprising move, James Madison University announced the addition of Aurelien Schmitt from France to their tennis program for the upcoming season. However, amidst this sporting excitement, France is experiencing a political upheaval as voters head to the polls for a second round of elections with the possibility of a far-right Parliament taking shape.

President Macron's leadership style is under scrutiny, with critics likening it to that of a tech entrepreneur rather than a unifying political figure. The campaign has been marred by hate speech and even physical violence, reflecting the intense polarisation in the country.

As Euro 2024 heats up, Portugal and France face off in a highly anticipated quarterfinal match, showcasing the talents of football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe. The game is not just about sports but also reflects the competitive spirit between the two nations.

Among the tumultuous events, economic concerns are also at the forefront, with fears of fiscal risks if the far-right gains significant political power. This uncertainty has even spilled over to Germany, where leaders are apprehensive about the potential consequences of a nationalist French government.

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JMU Adds Aurelien Schmitt of France for 2024-25 Season (James Madison University Athletics)

James Madison Head Coach Steve Secord announced the signing of Aurelien Schmitt, and he will join the men's tennis program this fall with all four years of ...

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How Macron Lost France to the Extremes (The Atlantic)

He ran France like a tech bro excited to break things, rather than a political leader who made voters feel part of a collective project.

Voters in France return to the polls for a second round of voting on ... (NPR)

French voters could usher in the country's first far-right Parliament since one was installed in WWII, but candidates are dropping out of the race in an ...

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France's government spokesperson is attacked on the campaign ... (NBC News)

Candidates have complained of both hate speech and physical violence in the brief and polarizing campaign for the snap elections. Prisca Thevenot at the ...

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LIVE: Portugal vs France – UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinal match (Aljazeera.com)

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Kylian Mbappe's France in a quarterfinal clash between two of Euro 2024's superstars.

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France vs. Portugal prediction, odds, start time: UEFA Euro 2024 ... (CBSSports.com)

Jon Eimer has locked in his best bets for Friday's Portugal vs. France matchup in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals.

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Portugal vs. France live updates, score: Top moments from Euro 2024 (FOXSports.com)

Euro 2024 continued on Friday with Portugal facing France in the quarterfinals in Germany. Here are the highlights!

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Portugal vs France live updates: Euro 2024 match team news ... (The Athletic)

Follow all the action as Portugal face France in a highly anticipated Euro 2024 quarter-final in Hamburg.

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France braces for potential political earthquake: far-right election surge (Los Angeles Times)

French election: The far right seems poised to win biggest share of parliamentary seats; President Emmanuel Macron looks to have made a terrible political ...

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What are the economic stakes in France's second round election? (Euronews)

Analysts concur that fiscal risks for France would increase if Marine Le Pen's National Rally secures an absolute majority, though latest polls suggest this ...

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Germany fears a far-right victory in France could harm the two ... (PBS NewsHour)

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and many Germans fear if the nationalist French party is able to form a government, it would no longer support the close relationship ...

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France 0-0 Portugal (Jul 5, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the France vs. Portugal Uefa European Championship game from July 5, 2024 on ESPN.

French election: Ugly campaign ends and France draws breath ... (BBC News)

Centrist Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said on Friday night that a far-right government would “unleash hatred and violence”. But the leader of the National Rally ...

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France beats Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout in Euro 2024 ... (KGET 17)

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — France ended Cristiano Ronaldo's bid to win the title at his last European Championship by beating Portugal 5-3 in a penalty ...

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New Popular Front Scored Big in France's Vote. Who Are Its ... (The New York Times)

Parties on the left were so fractious, they broke up their alliance months ago, but the possibility of a government controlled by the far right drew them ...

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Ronaldo heading home as France beats Portugal 5-3 in a penalty ... (The Associated Press)

France has beaten Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout to reach the European Championship semifinals and end Cristiano Ronaldo's bid to win the title in his ...

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How France's Macron went from a successful political newcomer to ... (The Associated Press)

French President Emmanuel Macron's expected political failure in decisive parliamentary elections Sunday may paralyze the country, weaken him abroad and ...

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How France's Macron went from a successful political newcomer to ... (ABC News)

French President Emmanuel Macron's expected political failure in decisive parliamentary elections Sunday may paralyze the country, weaken him abroad and ...

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'A kind of civil war': Divided France on high alert for unrest amid ... (CNBC)

For ordinary voters, political polarization in French society is a worrying development that makes them fear for France's future.

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France's president called a surprise election. The result could ... (The Associated Press)

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron could awake — if he has slept at all — with clipped wings on Monday morning. The high-stakes second round of ...

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France's president called a surprise election. The result could ... (ABC News)

The second round of the high-stakes legislative election on Sunday will almost certainly impact how much say France's president has in the fields of defense ...

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France braces for 'high drama' run-offs as Le Pen's far right eyes ... (Aljazeera.com)

With the far right seemingly headed for victory, voters on the left and in the centre feel on edge.

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France's Jordan Bardella, the immigrant's son who would target ... (The Washington Post)

If his party wins Sunday's election, Bardella would become France's first far-right head of government since World War II.

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'A kind of civil war': Divided France on high alert for civil unrest amid ... (NBC New York)

For ordinary voters, political polarization in French society is a worrying development that makes them fear for France's future.

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Voters in France's overseas territories kick off a pivotal parliamentary ... (The Associated Press)

Macron called the snap legislative vote after the National Rally won the most votes in France in European Parliament elections last month. The party, which ...

Voters in France will cast their ballots in a run-off election (NPR)

Voters in France cast ballots Sunday in a runoff election between a far-right party and a coalition of moderate and centrist parties.

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PM call with President Macron of France : 6 July 2024 (GOV.UK)

The French President began by congratulating the Prime Minister and wished him well for his new government. Turning to the bilateral relationship, the Prime ...

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French election: As France votes, far right hopes to win but deadlock ... (BBC News)

This is the first time the anti-immigration National Rally (RN) of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella has had a realistic chance of running the government and ...

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Far Right Bids for Power as France Holds Parliamentary Election (U.S. News & World Report)

By Gabriel Stargardter. PARIS (Reuters) - France holds a parliamentary run-off election on Sunday that will reconfigure the political landscape, ...

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Far right bids for power as France holds parliamentary election (Reuters)

France holds a parliamentary run-off election on Sunday that will reconfigure the political landscape, with opinion polls forecasting the far-right National ...

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French elections: The far right is close to power. Will the rest of ... (BBC News)

Whatever the result of France's election, its impact will be seismic, says Europe editor Katya Adler.

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France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win ... (The Associated Press)

France is voting Sunday in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and its inward-looking, ...

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France votes in 'seismic' election (EURACTIV)

France votes in legislative elections Sunday (7 July) that will be decisive in determining its political future and could see the far right become the ...

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The Latest | France votes in pivotal runoff elections that could propel ... (ABC News)

France is voting in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and its nationalistic, ...

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France's political future hangs in the balance as votes cast in final ... (CNBC)

French voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for the second and final round of voting in a snap parliamentary election.

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France's second round legislative runoff elections explained (Euronews)

Voters in France cast their ballots on Sunday in the second round of what's being tipped as crucial snap parliamentary elections that could produce the ...

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France kicks off key vote that could see a historic far-right win or ... (The Times of Israel)

French President Emmanuel Macron took a huge gamble in dissolving parliament and calling for the elections after his centrists were trounced in European ...

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