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Mosby

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2. Macron called for snap elections

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Mon Jul 8, 2024, 11:22 AM

Jul 2024

Because he didn't like the results of the EU elections. The French far right party gained more seats than in the past. So it was a sort of vote of confidence, which didn't really work out that way.

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Why did Macron and Sunak go for elections? [View all] question everything Jul 2024 OP

Try to stave off losses because they could read the polls? /nt bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #1

There are many leaders who hang on, hoping for change in wind directions question everything Jul 2024 #3

Macron called for snap elections Mosby Jul 2024 #2

In many parliamentary systems the prime minister can call an election Ocelot II Jul 2024 #4

Thank you. Seems that the in the U.K. transfer will be smooth but in France.. question everything Jul 2024 #5

France will be smooth. No matter what The Media is paid to think Traurigkeit Jul 2024 #6

Why not wait until after the Olympics? question everything Jul 2024 #7