French and German Presidents urge European election participation to counter far-right party gains.

French President Macron and German President Steinmeier have urged Europeans to participate in the upcoming European elections to combat the rise of far-right parties. They emphasized the historical significance of democratic engagement and expressed concern over the predicted gains for far-right parties, such as Germany's AfD and France's Rassemblement National. The leaders also focused on encouraging young people to vote, as they recognize the challenge posed by low voter turnout among far-right supporters.

May 26, 2024
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