Macron's Coalition Launches Campaign for European Parliament, Targets Far-Right and Russia

Valérie Hayer leads the charge with a focus on European unity and opposition to eurosceptic forces.

Macron's Renaissance party and allies launch their European Parliament election campaign with a focus on opposing Russia and the far-right Rassemblement National.
Valérie Hayer, chosen by Macron to lead the campaign, faces skepticism about her chances of winning the June 9 vote.
The campaign emphasizes the threat posed by Vladimir Putin to the EU and draws parallels between the far-right and historical appeasement of dictators.
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and other officials criticize Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National for its stance on Russia and covert 'Frexit' ambitions.
The campaign also highlights the importance of supporting Ukraine, with Macron's coalition framing the election as a choice between pro-European forces and eurosceptic far-right.