German Chancellor Scholz 'concerned' about possible far-right win in upcoming French elections

The right-wing populists around Marine Le Pen are currently on the rise in France and have the highest approval ratings in the polls.

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00:00German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed concern about the French upcoming elections

00:07after the success of the right-wing populists in the country.

00:12As French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly following the national

00:17rally's victory in the European elections, now Marine Le Pen's party have the highest

00:23approval ratings in the polls.

00:43The Chancellor said that he would continue to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron

00:49regardless of the outcome of the election held on June 30 and July 7.