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This is on point. I'm Magnichak Rabardi. Earlier this month, Europeans voted for representatives in the European Parliament.

Heading into the elections, many projected that a far-right surge would tip the balance of power in Brussels.

Case in point, France.

The French have spoken and this historic election

shows that when the people vote the people win.

By giving more than 32% to the national rally the French have just given us their highest

score.

All parties combined in 40 years. It's a real emotion to see this beautiful

popular force rising up throughout the country.

That's Marie Le Penh, celebrating the far right National Rally Party winning just over 31% of French votes,

gaining 12 seats since the last election. They now hold a clear majority of France's European Parliament seats.

French President Emmanuel Macron.

The rise of nationalists and demagogues is a danger for our nation, but also for Europe, for France's position in Europe and in the world.

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