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France's weakened government faces a string of crises

Le Monde (English) · Jun 23, 2026, 3:30 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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France's government is grappling with a particularly intense heatwave and the fallout from the rape and killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The crises are putting Emmanuel Macron's legacy under intense scrutiny and handing future contenders fresh attacking arguments for the 2027 presidential race.

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