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France's Greens urge Macron's coalition to block far right in election

The Greens want a commitment from parties in Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's coalition to drop out of the race in the second round if it means blocking the far-right National Rally.

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National Rally’s Bardella talks up key policies ahead of French vote

In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, the far-right National Rally (RN) is currently leading in the polls, ahead of the left-wing alliance and Macron's centrist coalition. But what are their key policies?

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What's Le Pen planning for the EU Commission and Parliament?

The French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally) will be the biggest national delegations at the European Parliament, together with the German Christian Democrats (CDU).

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'No to the spirit of defeat', Macron urges moderate voters

The French president, who has three years left of his second term, also dismissed what he said were "absurd" rumours about his possible resignation if the far-right National Rally of Marine Le Pen wins in the legislative election scheduled for 30 June and 7 July.

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Will French right wing form an Italian-style alliance?

On Tuesday, the Chairman of Les Républicains, Eric Ciotti, announced an alliance between his party and the far-right Rassemblement National, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, ahead of parliamentary elections in France.

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Why has Macron announced snap elections after EU poll defeat?

Macron's Renew party suffered a stinging defeat in the European elections, securing just 15.2% of the votes to the far-right National Rally's 31.5%, according to provisional results.

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France: Le Pen's far-right party makes historic gains in EU elections

The National Rally party gained 31.5% of support in France according to exit polls on Sunday, becoming the first French party to receive more than 30% of votes in European elections since 1984.

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EU elections: All you need to know about what's at stake in France

As 50 million people are expected to cast their ballot for the EU election, we break down what's at stake for the vote in France.

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From Frontex top executive to far-right MEP candidate: Fabrice Leggeri

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European elections: Top eight French candidates clash in TV debate

Less than two weeks before the European elections, eight French candidates — out of the 38 officially in the race — met on the French TV channel BFM. Here are the highlights of the clash.

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EU election: French right-wing party launches its campaign

French right-wing European election candidate François-Xavier Bellamy is campaigning on physical EU border barriers, more nuclear power, and re-industrialization of Europe. But will these points win over voters?

France

French far-right candidate kicks off campaign but dodges questions

Just hours after Macron's Europe speech on Thursday, the head of the French far-right party, Jordan Bardella, unveiled his campaign for the European elections… but refused to answer questions.

Economy

Euroviews. France faces four major economic challenges in 2024

As we move into 2024, Europe's second-largest economy is likely to need to weather many storms before its economy reaches a stable point, Osama Rizvi writes.

France

France heightens New Year's Eve security amid ‘terrorist’ threat

Some 90,000 police officers will be mobilised across the country as it remains under a ‘very high’ terrorist threat warning.

France

Far-right 'victory' as France passes hardline immigration bill

The strict new law has been condemned by left-wing politicians and seen a top minister resign.

France

France’s Le Pen calls on her supporters to march against anti-Semitism

Is Marine Le Pen's attempt to appeal to Jewish voters a cynical ploy or an attempt to re-frame the controversial far-right party in modern politics?

Italy

Salvini and Le Pen present a united front ahead of 2024 EU election

Italy's Matteo Salvini and France's Marine Le Pen confirmed their far-right alliance ahead of next year's EU elections and highlighted their anti-immigration platform to supporters.

France

French leftist parties call for public tribute to first black MP

After a racist incident in the French National Assembly on Thursday, a group of leftist parties are calling for a public tribute to the country's first black lawmaker and anti-slavery activist, Jean-Baptiste Belley.

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France: Bardella replaces Le Pen as far-right National Rally president

Bardella, 27, won an internal party vote with 85% support.

France

Le Pen's campaign works to appeal to larger electorate ahead of runoff

"The National Rally continues to scare some French people,” Pascal Perrineau, a professor at Sciences Po Paris, said of Le Pen's far-right political party.