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How would a French far-right government influence the EU?

The French are voting in the second round of their election on Sunday, 7 July, after the far-right Rassemblement National won the first round.

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Orbán’s EU far-right group woos new members

A bid by Hungary's ruling party to lead Europe’s populists has sparked interest, but may soon clash with rivals from Italy and France.

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French elections: Meloni yet to break silence on Le Pen's success

Le Pen’s advantage is seen as a positive development for Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and ECR’s role in the EU, according to Italian media.

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Does Le Pen's National Rally victory threaten Franco-German relations?

Analysts warn that the far-right National Rally's success may challenge relations between Paris and Berlin and complicate Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s agenda.

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French election: Le Pen’s far-right came top – but what happens next?

Withdrawals and tactical voting suggest there’s still a lot to play for in the second round of France's legislative elections next Sunday.

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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?

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French election results: Winners and losers in Paris

For the first time, the far-right National Rally has topped the legislative polls in France, nearly doubling its support, while President Emmanuel Macron has been left reeling.

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announces her re-election

Le Pen's success in Hénin-Beaumont underscores her enduring influence in the region, where she has consistently garnered strong support

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Far-right National Rally tops French election poll results - Live

The National Rally put in a strong performance in the first round of legislative elections, and other parties are now discussing which tactics can block Marine Le Pen from power.

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High turnout of 59% at 5pm in the French legislative election

With three hours of voting remaining turnout at 5pm on Sunday in the first round of the French legislative elections stood at 59.39%.

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Far-right leads in latest poll ahead of France's legislative elections

At least 289 seats are needed for a parliamentary majority, and National Rally is predicted to get between 260 and 295 seats.

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How did Macron’s centrist movement alter French politics?

The French president has sold his party as a centrist force against extremism, but now he faces an uncertain election, and his strategy of pitting his presidential coalition against two extremes may no longer work with voters.

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In rural France, far-right alliance seeks to expand its voter base

Some members of the right-wing party Les Républicains have joined the far-right, which has created a broader base of support across France. For some, it shows there is weaker support to block the far-right from government.

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No French boots on the ground in Ukraine, Bardella says

In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, opponents of Emmanuel Macron slammed him in a televised debate over his comment on not ruling out putting French troops on the ground in Ukraine.

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Vox backs Le Pen as Spain keeps an eye on French elections

In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, Spain's premier far-right party is hoping for a result that will amplify its own message.

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French President Macron claims 'extremes' could lead 'to civil war'

Five days before the snap elections in France, the far-right National Rally (RN) leads the polls on 36%, followed by the left-wing coalition New Popular Front (27%). French President Macron's party is trailing, polling at 20%. Follow our live blog below.

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French vote: Is France headed to a minority government?

According to recent polls, the far-right National Rally and its allies lead in the projections but don't have the absolute majority needed to form a government.

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German Chancellor Scholz 'concerned' about far-right win in France

The right-wing populists around Marine Le Pen are currently on the rise in France and have the highest approval ratings in the polls.

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How does the European Parliament group shuffle work? Five golden rules

As the European People's Party kicks off the group constitution season today, Euronews considers some ground rules European party leaders should follow for canny group forming.

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Reintegrating AfD into ID is not on the agenda, says French MEP

Members of Identity and Democracy group are considering forming a "supergroup" with the European Conservatives and Reformists, aiming to elevate the far-right to the second-largest force in the EU Parliament.