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Philippe Advocates Early Presidential Election Amid Crisis

10/8/2025

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Édouard Philippe, former French Prime Minister, backs an early presidential election amid a political crisis.
He spoke in an interview on Radio Télévision Luxembourg (RTL), noting his closeness to Emmanuel Macron.
His remarks follow the resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who lost coalition support.
Jordan Bardella, leader of the National Rally, backed the call for parliamentary or early elections.

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Édouard Philippe, former French Prime Minister, backs an early presidential election amid a political crisis.
He spoke in an interview on Radio Télévision Luxembourg (RTL), noting his closeness to Emmanuel Macron.
His remarks follow the resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who lost coalition support.
Jordan Bardella, leader of the National Rally, backed the call for parliamentary or early elections.