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- Macron has urged politicians to unite against extremism
- He called on "men and women of goodwill" to join forces
- Macron slammed "unnatural alliances"
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged moderate politicians to unite against extremism ahead of snap elections on June 30 and July 7.
Macron’s centrist Renaissance party suffered a setback in the European Union elections, leading to a surprise dissolution of parliament and national elections.
He called on “men and women of goodwill” to join forces and build a joint project to serve France’s best interests.
The move comes as Macron faces a challenge from Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally, which secured twice as many votes as his party in the EU elections.
Macron slammed “unnatural alliances” on the left and right, seeking unity among democratic forces to counter the rise of extremism.
