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French government collapse: Le Pen eyes chance to destroy Macron

The article from Politico discusses the political crisis in France following President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call for a snap parliamentary election after his party's poor performance in the European Parliament elections. Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party capitalized on this, gaining significant ground and potentially positioning Le Pen for a future presidential run. The article highlights the financial markets' reaction, with French bond yields spiking due to fears of political instability and potential economic policy shifts if RN were to gain power. It also mentions Michel Barnier, a former Brexit negotiator, who has emerged as a potential candidate for the Republicans, aiming to unite the right-wing vote. The piece underscores the uncertainty and the potential for further political and economic turbulence in France as the country heads towards these critical elections.

Read the Full Politico Europe Article at:
[ https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-emmanuel-macron-michel-barnier-vote-political-crisis-france-finances/ ]