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Henin-Beaumont: the French town conquered by Le Pen

Marine Le Pen secured more than 46.

France

Defeated French Socialists and Republicans urge votes for Macron

As the losing mainstream candidates lick their wounds after the first-round of the French presidential race, their shocked parties have had to agree on what to do…

France

Le Pen "takes break" as party leader to focus on presidential campaign

The French National Front leader says she is “taking a break” as party leader to focus on her presidential campaign ahead of a run-off vote in two weeks’ time.

France

From the EU to Trump, the world reacts to French vote

International reaction to the results of the first round of the French presidential ballot has been pouring in.

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Macron and Le Pen go head-to-head in the race for the French presidency

The two candidates will participate in a live televised debate on 3 May, four days before the second-round vote.

France

Macron's army of "helpers" reveal hard work behind the scenes

At the election night meeting held by Emmanuel Macron in Paris, many volunteers could be seen handing out information, flags and badges.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU officials sigh in relief after Macron finishes first

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

France

French vote: The mainstream losers

The presidential election was a huge defeat for France’s mainstream parties.

France

Hollande calls on voters to back Macron in run-off ballot

French President Francois Hollande has called for voters to back centrist Emmanuel Macron in the run-off ballot in the presidential election.

Economy

Macron and Le Pen's different economic strategies

Macron favours the euro, free trade and globalisation. Le Pen has described the run-off with Macron as a referendum on "uncontrolled globalisation".

Europe News

Brussels mulls Macron first round victory

The day after the night before.

France

The choice facing France

Emmanuel Macron is the political newcomer up against far-right firebrand Marine Le Pen

Markets

French election relief rally pushes up share prices

There were no surprises from the first round of the French election which meant a relief rally for the European stock markets and beyond.

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Clashes in Paris in wake of election results

Tensions were running high on Paris’ Bastille Square on Sunday night (April 23), at the end of a protest called by left wing militants.

France

How do the French presidential candidates' programmes measure up?

Former investment banker and political novice-Emmanuel Macron will go head-to-head with far-right, _Front National_ leader-Marine Le Pen for the keys to the Élysée Palace. But how do their policy prop

France

Macron and Le Pen to go head-to-head for the French Presidency

For the first time since 1958, neither the Socialist nor Republican parties have a candidate in the second round of voting.

France

French election: Macron to face off against Le Pen. What we know

Voters rejected France's traditional political parties Sunday, opting for two populist candidates who will contest the election runoff on May 7.

France

French voters boot out mainstream parties

It's a historic defeat for France's ruling establishment, as Socialist Benoit Hamon and conservative Francois Fillon get knocked out of the race.

France

Far-left voters voice frustration at Melenchon's HQ

The leader of the anti-austerity, anti-establishment movement France Untamed ended up fourth in the race.

France

Young 'Macronistas' hope for new era in politics

A victory they’d hoped for so badly: The youthful supporters of Emmanuel Macron were thrilled to see their centrist and pro-European candidate leading the pack for France’s top…