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Europe News Shock results in French election: Who are the winners and losers? The far-right National Rally would see a significant rise in its seat share, Ipsos predicts, but tactical voting foiled chances of an absolute majority. 07/07/2024
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. 07/07/2024
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. 07/07/2024
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. 07/07/2024
Climate No to greenwashing, yes to real change, say Europe’s rural farmers Europe’s young farmers take aim at big agriculture as "the real problem" when it comes to climate change. 07/07/2024
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. 06/07/2024
Green News Has France’s ban on domestic flights actually cut emissions? The regulation was much debated and has been in place for just over a year. 06/07/2024
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. 05/07/2024
Business The Body Shop’s French subsidiary takes a step closer to liquidation Several other UK high street brands have also gone into administration recently, including Debenhams and Topshop, due to higher interest rates, the cost of living crisis and increasing inflation seen in the UK over the last several months. 05/07/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. In French elections, parties are ignoring the climate change nightmare If you look at the big picture, despair is only allowed for a short moment. Then we must go back to work and continue the fight because hope is the strongest bond shared by all humanity, Adeline Rochet writes. 05/07/2024
Health news French agency calls for sperm and egg donations amid increasing demand The number of donations is "insufficient" for the demand, a French agency said. 05/07/2024
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. 05/07/2024
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. 05/07/2024
Europe News Who’s who in France’s left-wing coalition? While the far-right and centrist camps have clear frontmen leading the charge, multiple faces make up France’s left-wing coalition. 05/07/2024
Europe News French legislative elections: Voters' dilemma when candidates withdraw In Tourcoing, the NFP candidate withdrew from the race to block the far right. Now, voters will have to choose between Gérald Darmanin and the RN in the second round. 04/07/2024
Culture news French film director Benoît Jacquot charged with rape Film director Benoît Jacquot, 77, is accused of rape and assaulting two leading French actresses. He denies any wrongdoing. 04/07/2024
Green News Paris 2024 to install 2,500 air-conditioners in green policy U-turn Organisers of the Paris Olympics want it to be the greenest ever Games, but athletes are prioritising their health. 04/07/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. How could France’s electoral turmoil affect consensus on Ukraine? If French support falters, this could effectively become the event that kills the European consensus on standing firm against Russian aggression. You know who will be opening the champagne then, Celia Belin and Pawel Zerka write. 04/07/2024
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. 04/07/2024
Europe News French elections: Thousands gather in Paris to protest far-right surge Unions, independent media, citizen organisations organised a rally in Paris on Wednesday night to support the left-wing bloc and denounce the rise of the far-right in the upcoming second round of parliamentary elections. 04/07/2024
Tech News European far-right used AI to support political messaging, reports say It’s difficult to assess how artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images used by the far-right impacted France’s first round of legislative elections and those at the European level, one analysis said. 04/07/2024
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. 03/07/2024
Business 'Shrinkflation' stickers come into force in French supermarkets The state is seeking to protect consumers and their wallets against deceptive packaging, although some retailers are critical. 03/07/2024
Europe News French left and centrist parties ally to halt far-right National Rally An unlikely pact between French left and centrist parties sees their candidates pulling out of the race to prevent Marine Le Pen's National Rally from securing a landslide victory, after the far-right party climbed ahead in the first round of early legislative elections. 02/07/2024
Green News Paris 2024 cancels opening ceremony rehearsal due to sewage pollution A rehearsal for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony was cancelled yesterday due to dangerous water in the Seine. 02/07/2024
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. 02/07/2024