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French pres. nominee urges Macron’s resignation amid protests

Mehr News19 October 2026, 05:56 UTCFrance

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Florian Philippot, leader of the French Patriots party and a candidate in France’s presidential election, has called on President Emmanuel Macron to resign amid protests, clashes with police and unrest across the country.

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