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Macron Battles to Build Coalition as Power Struggle Grips France

Macron Battles to Build Coalition as Power Struggle Grips France

France’s political elite are vying for influence as President Emmanuel Macron works to form a new coalition government, seeking to balance competing party interests and maintain control over key economic and security policies.
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