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Germans Votes In High-Stakes Election With Economy, Migration In Focus
Polling stations in Germany opened Sunday for pivotal snap national elections, which are expected to see conservatives regain power and the far-right scoring its best-ever result as Europe's ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards.
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"Say No To...": Elon Musk's Message To Germany Before Snap Polls
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called on the people of Germany to "say no" to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His statement comes after Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) on Saturday announced Scholz as the party's candidate for federal elections.
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French President Macron Accuses Elon Musk Of Meddling In Europe Elections
French President Emmanuel Macron has lambasted Elon Musk for his involvement in European politics, accusing the tech mogul of intervening directly in elections across the continent, including next month's snap federal polls in Germany.
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German President Dissolves Parliament For February 23 Snap Elections
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved Germany's lower house of parliament to pave the way for snap elections on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.
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German Chancellor Loses Confidence Vote, Triggering Early Elections
Germany's centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote on Monday after weeks of turmoil, setting Europe's biggest economy on the path to early elections on February 23.
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France's Allies Relieved By Le Pen Loss But Worry About Messy Coalition
Many of France's allies breathed a sigh of relief that the worst was averted as Marine Le Pen's far-right failed to win a snap election on Sunday but they noted that a messy coalition from a hung parliament could also pose headaches for Europe.
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Key Figures To Know In France's Left-Wing New Popular Front Bloc
France's left-wing New Popular Front, an alliance of parties hastily assembled after President Emmanuel Macron called a surprise snap parliamentary election, looked set to score a shock win in Sunday's vote over the far right and the ruling centrists
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Macron's Party Headed For Defeat After Strong Showing By France's Far-Right
France's far right was on Sunday eyeing a historic chance to form a government and claim the post of prime minister after winning the first round of legislative elections with the centrist forces of President Emmanuel Macron coming in only third.
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Isolated Macron Stung By French Voters' Revenge In Snap Elections
Emmanuel Macron has taken many risks in a political career marked by countless crises but his decision to call snap elections may be one too many, marring his legacy and ushering in an era of extremes.
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Far-Right Leads First Round Of France Election, Show Exit Polls
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party emerged ahead in the first round of France's parliamentary elections on Sunday, exit polls showed, but the unpredictable final result will depend on days of horsetrading before next week's run-off.
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High Turnout As France Votes In Election As Far Right Eyes Power
French voters flocked to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could usher in the country's first far-right government since World War Two, a potential sea change at the heart of the European Union.
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Explained: What Is France's Snap Election, How Does It Work, What Next
France holds the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday. Opinion polls show the far right could win the two-round legislative vote that concludes on July 7.
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Who Is Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak's Labour Opponent Pegged To Be Next UK PM
In May 2024, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a surprise snap election announcement. Now, the UK will vote on July 4 and the focus, apart from the Prime Minister's Conservative Party, is on Keir Starmer, the Labour Party's candidate.
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French Feminists March Against Far Right With Days Before Vote
Thousands of people turned out in France on Sunday for feminist demonstrations against the far right, which is expected to come out on top in June 30 snap elections, as parties sought to shore up support with days to go.
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Explained: What Snap Elections Mean For France's Public Finances
President Emmanuel Macron's surprise decision to call a snap parliamentary election calls into doubt France's already challenging deficit reduction plans by putting the spendthrift far-right within reach of power.
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Germans Votes In High-Stakes Election With Economy, Migration In Focus
Polling stations in Germany opened Sunday for pivotal snap national elections, which are expected to see conservatives regain power and the far-right scoring its best-ever result as Europe's ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards.
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"Say No To...": Elon Musk's Message To Germany Before Snap Polls
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called on the people of Germany to "say no" to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His statement comes after Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) on Saturday announced Scholz as the party's candidate for federal elections.
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French President Macron Accuses Elon Musk Of Meddling In Europe Elections
French President Emmanuel Macron has lambasted Elon Musk for his involvement in European politics, accusing the tech mogul of intervening directly in elections across the continent, including next month's snap federal polls in Germany.
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German President Dissolves Parliament For February 23 Snap Elections
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved Germany's lower house of parliament to pave the way for snap elections on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.
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German Chancellor Loses Confidence Vote, Triggering Early Elections
Germany's centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote on Monday after weeks of turmoil, setting Europe's biggest economy on the path to early elections on February 23.
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France's Allies Relieved By Le Pen Loss But Worry About Messy Coalition
Many of France's allies breathed a sigh of relief that the worst was averted as Marine Le Pen's far-right failed to win a snap election on Sunday but they noted that a messy coalition from a hung parliament could also pose headaches for Europe.
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Key Figures To Know In France's Left-Wing New Popular Front Bloc
France's left-wing New Popular Front, an alliance of parties hastily assembled after President Emmanuel Macron called a surprise snap parliamentary election, looked set to score a shock win in Sunday's vote over the far right and the ruling centrists
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Macron's Party Headed For Defeat After Strong Showing By France's Far-Right
France's far right was on Sunday eyeing a historic chance to form a government and claim the post of prime minister after winning the first round of legislative elections with the centrist forces of President Emmanuel Macron coming in only third.
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Isolated Macron Stung By French Voters' Revenge In Snap Elections
Emmanuel Macron has taken many risks in a political career marked by countless crises but his decision to call snap elections may be one too many, marring his legacy and ushering in an era of extremes.
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Far-Right Leads First Round Of France Election, Show Exit Polls
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party emerged ahead in the first round of France's parliamentary elections on Sunday, exit polls showed, but the unpredictable final result will depend on days of horsetrading before next week's run-off.
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High Turnout As France Votes In Election As Far Right Eyes Power
French voters flocked to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could usher in the country's first far-right government since World War Two, a potential sea change at the heart of the European Union.
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Explained: What Is France's Snap Election, How Does It Work, What Next
France holds the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday. Opinion polls show the far right could win the two-round legislative vote that concludes on July 7.
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Who Is Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak's Labour Opponent Pegged To Be Next UK PM
In May 2024, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a surprise snap election announcement. Now, the UK will vote on July 4 and the focus, apart from the Prime Minister's Conservative Party, is on Keir Starmer, the Labour Party's candidate.
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French Feminists March Against Far Right With Days Before Vote
Thousands of people turned out in France on Sunday for feminist demonstrations against the far right, which is expected to come out on top in June 30 snap elections, as parties sought to shore up support with days to go.
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Explained: What Snap Elections Mean For France's Public Finances
President Emmanuel Macron's surprise decision to call a snap parliamentary election calls into doubt France's already challenging deficit reduction plans by putting the spendthrift far-right within reach of power.
