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French football captain Kylian Mbappé called the surprise snap election 'a crucial moment in the history of our country,' (Photo: Wikimedia)

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Mbappe vs the far-right: what is next for the snap French elections?

French football captain Kylian Mbappé called the surprise snap election 'a crucial moment in the history of our country,' (Photo: Wikimedia)

French President Emmanuel Macron’s shock announcement for snap parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves through his country - and beyond. But what can be expected from the French vote?

The decision to dissolve the National Assembly directly after Macron's EU election defeat has already sent stock markets tumbling, caused a rating downgrade on French governm...

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