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coalition of parties that endorsed a joint

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for

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described the coalition as the "biggest hardline group" in the elections and "expected to dominate" the parliament. The list includes

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on top of its list, and other candidates include former members of the

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and

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, as well as other figures loyal to

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. The coalition failed to form an

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with the far-right

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Composition

Election results

Parliament

Presidential elections

References

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