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Macron refuses to name prime minister from left-wing coalition

While the talks were "fair, sincere, and useful," no practical solution was reached, said Macron. The government would probably fall apart upon the appointment of a left-wing prime minister, he said.

27/08/2024

Europe News

French President Macron holds talks to name future prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold meetings with key leaders of the country's main political parties on Friday and Monday to "keep moving towards the broadest and most stable majority possible," according to the Elysée Palace.

23/08/2024

Europe News

Two French MEPs in legal fight after clash over human rights role

François-Xavier Bellamy and Rima Hassan are filing legal complaints against each other.

26/07/2024

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Freak-out over French vote

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss the impact of elections in France and the UK, and Europe's summer travel plans.

13/07/2024

France

French parliament faces complex puzzle after election

A fractious political climate and deep ideological divisions make finding common ground extremely challenging.

09/07/2024

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

Europe News

Can Le Pen win majority in French second-round election?

Rassemblement National is likely to secure over 33% of the vote according to an Ipsos poll, followed by the left wing New Popular Front at around 28%. Will the far-right Rassemblement's political opponents now cooperate effectively?

01/07/2024

Europe News

‘I am ashamed’: French left-wing voters concerned by far-right gains

Protesters gathered with the left-wing coalition at Place de la République in Paris after the results of the first round of France’s legislative election showed strong gains for the far-right.

01/07/2024

France

Check out photos of protests in France against raising retirement age

Bonfires in the streets of French cities, broken windows and mass protests: the French citizens are against an increase in the retirement age, which the cabinet approved despite public resistance.

21/03/2023

France

France's left-wing parties agree on legislative alliance

The agreement has caused immense discord in the Socialist party, which for years had dominated French politics.

07/05/2022

France

France's left-wing parties discuss possible parliamentary coalition

France's left-wing parties are negotiating to determine if they can form an alliance ahead of the June parliamentary elections.

30/04/2022

France

Macron brings in big guns to bolster lagging Euro election campaign

French PM Édouard Philippe will help the pre-election campaign of Nathalie Loiseau, who heads President Macron's MEPs list, after far-right links in her student days

13/05/2019