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French far-right extends poll lead as campaign ends
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/french-far-right-extends-poll-lead-campaign-ends-2024-06-28/French far-right extends poll lead as campaign ends
By Tassilo Hummel
June 28, 2024 6:23 AM EDT Updated an hour ago
Summary
PARIS, June 28 (Reuters) - France's far-right National Rally (RN) extended its lead in a poll published on the last day of campaigning before Sunday's first round of parliamentary elections, with another survey showing it in sight of a slim majority.
Marine Le Pen's anti-immigrant, eurosceptic party has led polling since President Emmanuel Macron called a surprise snap election this month that has plunged France into uncertainty and unnerved European neighbours and financial markets.
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By Tassilo Hummel
June 28, 2024 6:23 AM EDT Updated an hour ago
Summary
- New poll shows Le Pen party gaining two points
- Separate survey suggests absolute majority in sight
- First round vote on Sunday before July 7 decider
PARIS, June 28 (Reuters) - France's far-right National Rally (RN) extended its lead in a poll published on the last day of campaigning before Sunday's first round of parliamentary elections, with another survey showing it in sight of a slim majority.
Marine Le Pen's anti-immigrant, eurosceptic party has led polling since President Emmanuel Macron called a surprise snap election this month that has plunged France into uncertainty and unnerved European neighbours and financial markets.
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