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Now playing Next Europe News Bardella will be PM if far right wins French election, Le Pen says On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced he would dissolve the National Assembly and call for a snap election in the wake of disastrous results for his centrist Renaissance party in the European parliamentary elections. 11/06/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Ilaria Salis to be released following her election as an MEP The Italian activist and newly elected MEP, Ilaria Salis, was accused of assaulting far-right protesters, facing a potential 20-year sentence. She will be freed under MEP immunity. 10/06/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the parliament. Now what? Macron's decision on Sunday to dissolve the National Assembly has been described as both historic and totally unexpected. This daring move presents significant risks for the French liberal leader and marks a pivotal moment in his political career. 10/06/2024