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Philippe Urges Early Presidential Election Amid Political Turmoil

10/8/2025

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Édouard Philippe calls for an early presidential election to restore stability in France; he spoke in an RTL interview.
Remarks follow resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu after losing coalition and opposition support.
Philippe is a former ally of President Emmanuel Macron, framing the move.
Jordan Bardella, leader of the National Rally, endorses parliamentary or early presidential elections.

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Édouard Philippe calls for an early presidential election to restore stability in France; he spoke in an RTL interview.
Remarks follow resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu after losing coalition and opposition support.
Philippe is a former ally of President Emmanuel Macron, framing the move.
Jordan Bardella, leader of the National Rally, endorses parliamentary or early presidential elections.