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French presidential candidate Retailleau suggests election date favors the left
French presidential candidate Bruno Retailleau accused the government of scheduling the 2027 election on April 18 and May 2 to favor left-wing candidates. He argued the May 2 runoff date coincides with May 1 Labor Day celebrations, which often involve union protests, potentially disrupting the election process.
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