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“All unite against R[ally] hate.” Anti-far-right-wing demonstration in Toulouse, France, July 1, 2024. Photo: Alain Pitton/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Left and center rally in bid to stop far-right National Rally by pulling more than 200 candidates

At least 218 centrist and left-wing candidates have bowed out of the second round of the French electoral race in a bid to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) from gaining the majority in the parliament.

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What the French elections mean for Ukraine - explainer

As the dust settles on the first round of a French general election which saw a far-right party emerge victorious, a key talking point is what are the implications for Ukraine.