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France, North Africa
Morocco at epicentre of battle for 9th constituency of French citizens abroad

The 9th electoral constituency for French citizens living abroad, which has historically been a hotly contested region despite record abstention rates, is seeing an increase in the number of candidates. While LREM and the PS have still not officially appointed a candidate, the campaigns have begun, and many applicants have ties with Morocco. [...]

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Christophe Castaner, president of the LREM party in France's National Assembly.

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