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As Le Pen eyes power, France's divided moderates struggle to unite

The stakes for France's 2027 election could hardly be higher. For the first time since World War II, a far-right party has a serious chance of taking power in France, the European

By Europa Express 2 Sep 2026 · 14:00 CET Updated 2 Sep 2026 · 14:00 CET

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⚡ EXECUTIVE DISPATCH BRIEF Developing · Energy

Core Briefing: As Le Pen eyes power, France's divided moderates struggle to unite
Strategic Context: The stakes for France's 2027 election could hardly be higher. For the first time since World War II, a far-right party has a serious chance of taking power in France, the European
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The stakes for France's 2027 election could hardly be higher. For the first time since World War II, a far-right party has a serious chance of taking power in France, the European Union's second-largest economy and its only nuclear power.

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