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Left-wing coalition wins most seats in French legislative elections

But the result puts France in uncharted territory as it's never experienced a parliament with no dominant party. What happens next largely depends on the deeply unpopular president, Emmanuel Macron.

Europe News

Voting continues in France's pivotal legislative election

France could have its first far-right government since the Nazi occupation in World War II if the National Rally wins an absolute majority.

Europe News

No majority, no obvious coalition: What is next in France?

The victorious left/green New Popular Front and an unexpected surge in votes for president Macron's liberal Ensemble alliance have beaten Marine Le Pen's nationalists into third place in France’s legislative assembly elections.

Europe News

French election second round turnout nearly 60% at 5 pm

As the second round of voting in France continues, a far-right government could come to power. However, most analysts suggest a hung parliament is more likely.

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Europe News

France's legislative runoff elections explained

Voters in France cast their ballots on Sunday in the second round of what's being tipped as crucial snap parliamentary elections that could produce the country's first far-right government since World War II.

Europe News

France overseas residents begin voting in second-round of elections

Sunday's legislative elections in mainland France will be decisive, with parties fighting to steal votes from a strong far-right force.

France

Are French and Italian far-right and far-left free of antisemitism?

Far-right parties in France and Italy struggle against the blunders of their own extremists while being vocally pro-Israel. Meanwhile, the far-left pro-Palestinian narrative often skids into a fierce anti-Israeli rhetoric.

France

National Rally's absolute majority in France doubtful, polls show

Even though Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's far-right party and its allies are hardly set to win an absolute majority, the latest polls show they could garner the support of centrist and right-wing maverick voters.

Economy

What are the economic stakes in France's second round election?

Analysts concur that fiscal risks for France would increase if Marine Le Pen's National Rally secures an absolute majority, though latest polls suggest this outcome is unlikely.

Europe News

French elections: Candidates abroad vie for ex-pat votes

French citizens living abroad are represented in the National Assembly through the election of 11 of the 577 deputies, each representing a different region of the world. Euronews has interviewed some candidates who are vying for these votes—sometimes from thousands of kilometres away.

Radio Schuman

What is the price of French political instability for the EU?

French voters will head to the polls on Sunday, 7 July, for the final round of national elections, with expectations of political instability in the aftermath.

World News

Euro 2024 gets political as Mbappé warns of far-right 'catastrophe'

France's players have been vocal at Euro 2024 with calls to get out to vote in parliamentary elections. The England team, not so much.

Europe News

French far right might fall short of majority in runoff, poll reveals

The latest poll suggests a far-right majority can be blocked in parliament, with the National Rally falling short of the 289 seats needed to control the National Assembly.

Culture news

Pompidou Centre suspends its planned New York branch

Beset by funding woes, the world-renowned modern and contemporary art museum has put a halt to its plans to open a US branch.

Russia

French citizen 'pleads guilty' to military data theft in Russia

NGO adviser Laurent Vinatier is accused by Russian authorities of building a wide network of contacts to obtain sensitive information.

Economy

Eurozone private sector expands in June: Spain grows, France contracts

Euro area private sector activity grew in June, surpassing earlier estimates and showing robust recovery. Activity in Spain showed the strongest growth, while contractionary conditions held in France amid election uncertainties.

World News

French river police practice on the Seine ahead of Olympics

A large police operation is planned for the event on 26 July which will see more than 90 boats on the Seine for 6 kilometres.

Destinations

Paris when it sizzles (or drizzles): Is it still a must visit?

As the Olympics draws ever closer, many of us are thinking more of Paris - here's everything you need to know before taking a trip.

Europe News

French parties race to block far-right ahead of second-round of voting

French parties race against a deadline to block the far-right as the future of their country’s democracy hangs in the balance.

Europe Decoded

Fake news batters UK and France ahead of elections

Both sets of votes are expected to shake up each country's political direction, but as usual, there’s plenty of disinformation making the rounds, particularly targeting individual politicians.