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French President Emmanuel Macron urges moderate politicians to regroup to defeat far right in elections

Macron addressed French voters Wednesday for the first time since he called for a snap national election following a crushing defeat of his party by the far right in the European parliamentary vote. French President Emmanuel Macron has urged moderate politicians from the left and right to regroup to defeat the far right in general elections. Macron, a pro-business centrist, called on politicians to join together to build a joint project for the country. He urged "men and women of good will" who were able to reject extremes in order to defeat them.

French President Emmanuel Macron urges moderate politicians to regroup to defeat far right in elections

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PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for moderate politicians from the left and the right to regroup to defeat the far right in general elections.

Macron, a pro-business centrist, said he wants “men and women of good will who were able to say ‘no’ to extremes to join together to be able to build a joint project” for the country.

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