Opponents of France's National Rally (RN) party to withdraw as candidates in second round, aiming for a 'republican front' against far-right threat.
Macron's centrists collaborate with the left-wing NFP to prevent far-right from securing majority in lower house of parliament.
180 candidates opt out of the second round, hoping tactical voting will obstruct RN's path to the 289 seats essential for an absolute majority.
Macron's snap election decision post-EU election setback, aiming to challenge RN's governance capability, was perceived as unsuccessful with RN garnering 31.4% in the first round.
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