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China: Arowana Caught Swimming With Turtle in Its Mouth in Tai’an

A video captured a curious aquarium moment in Tai’an on August 30. A golden arowana swam slowly inside a tank with something unusual in its mouth. Clamped between its jaws was a small turtle, which looked helpless as the big fish carried it around. The turtle stretched out its neck as if ready to escape at any moment, but the arowana kept gliding smoothly through the water.

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Three Ballons dOr won by Ukrainian footballers delivered to Lviv

Participants in the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers: Oleh Blokhin in 1975, Ihor Belanov in 1986, and Andrii Shevchenko in 2004, Lviv, Ukraine, on 29 May 2025 (Photo by Dmytro Anastasiia/Ukrinform)

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Three Ballons dOr won by Ukrainian footballers delivered to Lviv

The 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov poses for a picture during the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on 29 May 2025 (Photo by Dmytro Anastasiia/Ukrinform)

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Three Ballons dOr won by Ukrainian footballers delivered to Lviv

A young man takes a photo during the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers: Oleh Blokhin in 1975, Ihor Belanov in 1986, and Andrii Shevchenko in 2004, Lviv, Ukraine, on 29 May 2025 (Photo by Dmytro Anastasiia/Ukrinform)

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Three Ballons dOr won by Ukrainian footballers delivered to Lviv

President of the Ukrainian Football Association, 2004 Footballer of the Year Andrii Shevchenko, Director of the ROZETKA offline store chain Olena Zabolotna, 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov, Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi and 1975 Footballer of the Year Oleh Blokhin (L to R) are pictured during the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on 29 May 2025 (Photo by Dmytro Anastasiia/Ukrinform)

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Three Ballons dOr won by Ukrainian footballers delivered to Lviv

The 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov (R) gives autographs during the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on 29 May 2025 (Photo by Dmytro Anastasiia/Ukrinform)

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Three Ballons dOr won by Ukrainian footballers delivered to Lviv

A boy poses for a picture during the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers: Oleh Blokhin in 1975, Ihor Belanov in 1986, and Andrii Shevchenko in 2004, Lviv, Ukraine, on 29 May 2025 (Photo by Dmytro Anastasiia/Ukrinform)

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Three Ballons dOr won by Ukrainian footballers delivered to Lviv

President of the Ukrainian Football Association, 2004 Footballer of the Year Andrii Shevchenko, 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov and 1975 Footballer of the Year Oleh Blokhin (L to R) are pictured during the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on 29 May 2025 (Photo by Dmytro Anastasiia/Ukrinform)

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Autograph session of Andrii Shevchenko, Oleh Blokhin and Ihor Belanov in Lviv

The 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov, President of the Ukrainian Football Association, 2004 Footballer of the Year Andrii Shevchenko and 1975 Footballer of the Year Oleh Blokhin (L to R) are pictured during an autograph session as part of the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 29, 2025 (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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Autograph session of Andrii Shevchenko, Oleh Blokhin and Ihor Belanov in Lviv

Participants in an autograph session of the 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov, President of the Ukrainian Football Association, 2004 Footballer of the Year Andrii Shevchenko and 1975 Footballer of the Year Oleh Blokhin, held as part of the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 29, 2025 (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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Autograph session of Andrii Shevchenko, Oleh Blokhin and Ihor Belanov in Lviv

An autograph session of the 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov, President of the Ukrainian Football Association, 2004 Footballer of the Year Andrii Shevchenko and 1975 Footballer of the Year Oleh Blokhin, held as part of the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 29, 2025 (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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Autograph session of Andrii Shevchenko, Oleh Blokhin and Ihor Belanov in Lviv

An autograph session of the 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov, President of the Ukrainian Football Association, 2004 Footballer of the Year Andrii Shevchenko and 1975 Footballer of the Year Oleh Blokhin, held as part of the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 29, 2025 (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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Autograph session of Andrii Shevchenko, Oleh Blokhin and Ihor Belanov in Lviv

Participants in an autograph session of the 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov, President of the Ukrainian Football Association, 2004 Footballer of the Year Andrii Shevchenko and 1975 Footballer of the Year Oleh Blokhin, held as part of the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 29, 2025 (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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Autograph session of Andrii Shevchenko, Oleh Blokhin and Ihor Belanov in Lviv

The 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov, President of the Ukrainian Football Association, 2004 Footballer of the Year Andrii Shevchenko and 1975 Footballer of the Year Oleh Blokhin (L to R) are pictured during an autograph session as part of the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 29, 2025 (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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Autograph session of Andrii Shevchenko, Oleh Blokhin and Ihor Belanov in Lviv

An autograph session of the 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov, President of the Ukrainian Football Association, 2004 Footballer of the Year Andrii Shevchenko and 1975 Footballer of the Year Oleh Blokhin, held as part of the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 29, 2025 (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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Autograph session of Andrii Shevchenko, Oleh Blokhin and Ihor Belanov in Lviv

The 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov, President of the Ukrainian Football Association, 2004 Footballer of the Year Andrii Shevchenko and 1975 Footballer of the Year Oleh Blokhin (L to R) are pictured during an autograph session as part of the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 29, 2025 (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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Autograph session of Andrii Shevchenko, Oleh Blokhin and Ihor Belanov in Lviv

The 1986 Footballer of the Year Ihor Belanov, President of the Ukrainian Football Association, 2004 Footballer of the Year Andrii Shevchenko and 1975 Footballer of the Year Oleh Blokhin (L to R) are pictured during an autograph session as part of the presentation of three Ballon dOr awards won by Ukrainian footballers, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 29, 2025 (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti speaks to the press after a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti speaks to the press after a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti speaks to the press after a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti speaks to the press after a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti speaks to the press after a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti speaks to the press after a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti speaks to the press after a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti speaks to the press after a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti speaks to the press after a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti speaks to the press after a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti speaks to the press after a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti arrives for a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti arrives for a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti arrives for a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti arrives for a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti arrives for a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti arrives for a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti arrives for a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti arrives for a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti arrives for a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti arrives for a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrives to meet with President of UDR parliamentary for a meeting with discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti arrives for a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrives to meet with President of UDR parliamentary for a meeting with discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrives to meet with President of UDR parliamentary for a meeting with discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti arrives for a meeting with French Prime minister to discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrives to meet with President of UDR parliamentary for a meeting with discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrives to meet with President of UDR parliamentary for a meeting with discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrives to meet with President of UDR parliamentary for a meeting with discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrives to meet with President of UDR parliamentary for a meeting with discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrives to meet with President of UDR parliamentary for a meeting with discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrives to meet with President of UDR parliamentary for a meeting with discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MP Eric Ciotti meets with Prime Minister - Paris RL

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrives to meet with President of UDR parliamentary for a meeting with discuss proportional voting, at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on May 28, 2025. French Prime minister began on April 30 a series of consultations with political forces on the election of MPs by proportional representation. The head of government is defending full proportional representation by department, as in 1986, whereas since the establishment of the Fifth Republic, MPs have been elected by a two-round majority system. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM