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The article talks about the political uncertainty facing France after the elections on July 7, 2024 yields deadlock as the left-wing New Popular Front appeared to hold the lead but nothing approaching an absolute majority. Cited are the call by candidates from across France for unity against the anti-immigrant party, the National Rally, the two options left for President Emmanuel Macron apart from resignation, and how the situation in France could add to the unstable international situation.

The article reports that French President Emmanuel Macron has taken risk and called for a snap parliamentary election amid the rise of far right. Topics discussed include the far right party Nationally Rally's defeat of Macron and his Renaissance party in the elections for the European Parliament, National Rally leader Marine Le Pen's aim to win the presidency in 2027, and the isolation of Macron as both the center-right Republicans and center-left Socialists have no plans of joining his party.

The article focuses on the alleged rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in France by three boys who hurled anti-Semitic abuse at her, sparking outrage and renewed tensions over attitudes towards the Jewish community in France, with political leaders denouncing the "scourge of anti-Semitism."

The article details French President Emmanuel Macron's urgent plea for centrist voters to counteract the rising influence of the far right and extreme left in upcoming parliamentary elections, amidst concerns over economic instability , following his decision to dissolve the National Assembly.