Ahead of parliamentary elections, the French left unites against the right
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of parliamentary elections, the French left unites against the right

NPR  

Ahead of parliamentary elections, the French left unites against the right SCOTT DETROW, HOST: The threat of the far right coming to power in France has forced the bickering and disparate factions of the French left to bury the hatchet and come together ahead of a two-round parliamentary vote that kicks off Sunday. ELEANOR BEARDSLEY, BYLINE: The morning after President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the French Parliament in the wake of the far right's sweeping victory in European Parliament elections, stunned leftist party leaders assembled for an emergency meeting that lasted all day and into the night. This modern-day version, an unruly grouping of social Democrats, communists, ecologists and the far-left France Unbowed Party, says it's best placed to beat the far right. But he's become more radical and divisive of late, scaring many undecided voters as much as the far right, says political analyst Jean Garrigues.

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France: Ahead of no confidence vote, PM Barnier says survival ‘possible’ for his minority govt
2 weeks, 6 days ago

France: Ahead of no confidence vote, PM Barnier says survival ‘possible’ for his minority govt

Firstpost  

France’s lower house of parliament is deeply divided with no single party holding a majority. The left-wing New Popular Front and the far-right National Rally have found common ground in their opposition to Barnier’s government French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a critical no-confidence vote on Wednesday, just three months into his tenure, after invoking special constitutional powers to pass …

In France, a new center-right government is announced two months after divisive elections
3 months ago

In France, a new center-right government is announced two months after divisive elections

LA Times  

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, background center, French President Emmanuel Macron, foreground left, and Macron’s wife, Brigitte Macron, foreground right, applaud during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics this month in Paris. The left-wing New Popular Front alliance surprised many by winning the most seats in the risky snap elections that Macron called in the wake of a far-right …

Far-right leader Le Pen says France is in a political ‘quagmire’ 9 days before Olympics start
5 months ago

Far-right leader Le Pen says France is in a political ‘quagmire’ 9 days before Olympics start

Associated Press  

PARIS — With nine days to the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Wednesday that the deeply divided country is “in a quagmire” after chaotic legislative elections produced a fragmented parliament. France has been on the brink of government paralysis since elections for the National Assembly earlier this month resulted in a split …

Uncertain days ahead for France amidst political gridlock
5 months, 1 week ago

Uncertain days ahead for France amidst political gridlock

Hindustan Times  

In the United Kingdom, general elections ousted the Conservatives and delivered a predictable Labour victory. But in neighbouring France, the tension has been palpable ever since President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election after his party’s dismal performance in the European Parliament elections in early June. The Left-wing New Popular Front gained 188 seats, Macron’s Ensemble coalition won 161 seats, …

France’s leftist coalition demands the right to form a government after fractured parliament vote
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s leftist coalition demands the right to form a government after fractured parliament vote

Associated Press  

PARIS — The leftist coalition that won the most seats in France’s National Assembly in surprise results demanded on Tuesday the immediate right to form a government, even though no grouping won a majority of seats. The legislature is split between the New Popular Front leftist coalition, President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist allies and the far-right National Rally. The leftist coalition’s …

Inconclusive French election leaves parties fighting for dominance
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Inconclusive French election leaves parties fighting for dominance

Firstpost  

Macron’s camp came second in Sunday’s vote, taking 164 seats after voters came together to block the far-right National Rally from power – leaving the anti-immigration, anti-Brussels outfit in third place with 143 MPs People gather on the Republique plaza following the second round of the legislative elections, on July 7 in Paris. Socialist Party chief Olivier Faure on Monday …

The far right seemed to have a lock on France’s legislative elections. Here’s why it didn’t win
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The far right seemed to have a lock on France’s legislative elections. Here’s why it didn’t win

Associated Press  

PARIS — Seemingly so close, and yet still so far away. French far-right leader Marine Le Pen looked to be nearer to power than ever last week after her National Rally party, strengthened by new allies, triumphed in the opening round of legislative elections. Macron’s narrower but still comfortable victory in 2022 and a breakthrough for Le Pen’s by-then rebranded …

France voted against the far right – but what could happen next?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France voted against the far right – but what could happen next?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That prospect now looks remote, …

The far right have been blocked from power in France – but the threat remains
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The far right have been blocked from power in France – but the threat remains

The Independent  

If there was anyone more disappointed than France’s far-right Rassemblement National, or National Rally party, by the results of the legislative elections, there were times when it seemed to be the legion of doom-watchers across the Channel, deprived of their chance to condemn the dangerous and deluded French. President Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble grouping came second, with 168 seats, and Marine …

France's far right overrun in parliamentary elections
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France's far right overrun in parliamentary elections

ABC  

Sally Sara: France's far right has been thwarted in the country's runoff parliamentary election, with a coalition from the left expected to win the most seats. Alexandra Humphries : Hundreds have gathered on the streets of central Paris, launching fireworks in celebration, as exit polls showed a predicted far right win had failed. Alexandra Humphries : French President Emmanuel Macron …

French vote splits among left, center and far-right; With no majority, political paralysis threatens
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French vote splits among left, center and far-right; With no majority, political paralysis threatens

New Indian Express  

PARIS: French voters divided their legislature among left, center and far right, with no single political faction getting even close to the majority needed for form a government. According to official results released early Monday, all three main blocs fell far short of the 289 seats needed to control the 577-seat National Assembly, the more powerful of France’s two legislative …

French leftists win most seats in elections, pollsters say; lack of majority to create turmoil
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French leftists win most seats in elections, pollsters say; lack of majority to create turmoil

Hindustan Times  

A coalition on the left that came together unexpectedly ahead of France’s snap elections won the most parliamentary seats in the vote, according to polling projections Sunday. He stunned France, and many in his own government, by dissolving parliament’s lower house, the National Assembly, after the far right surged in French voting for the European elections. Macron argued that sending …

French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock

Associated Press  

PARIS — A coalition of the French left won the most seats in high-stakes legislative elections Sunday, beating back a far-right surge but failing to win a majority. According to the official results released early Monday, all three main blocs fell far short of the 289 seats needed to control the 577-seat National Assembly, the more powerful of France’s two …

France election 2024: How the second round run-off will work, what to look out for
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France election 2024: How the second round run-off will work, what to look out for

Firstpost  

The second round of the legislative elections on July 7 could mark a significant shift in France’s political landscape. Opinion polls indicate that unless the far-right National Rally secures enough seats to form its first government since World War II, Sunday’s run-off vote could result in a hung parliament without a clear majority People gather at Republique plaza in a …

Analysis: ‘Dodged a bullet.’ In France, voters deny far right a win. But what now?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: ‘Dodged a bullet.’ In France, voters deny far right a win. But what now?

LA Times  

Strangers in Paris cafes raised joyful toasts to one another. The National Rally, whose ascendancy had been widely feared after it topped the field in first-round voting a week earlier, fell back to an unexpectedly weak third-place finish — surpassed by both a leftist grouping that took the largest share of parliamentary seats, and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrists, who came …

French leftists win most seats in snap legislative election
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French leftists win most seats in snap legislative election

LA Times  

Far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon delivers a speech on election night in Paris after a coalition appears to have won the most parliamentary seats. A coalition on the left that came together unexpectedly ahead of France’s snap election won the most parliamentary seats in the vote on Sunday. Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally greatly increased the number of seats it …

France’s left wing takes most seats as snap election delivers deadlock
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s left wing takes most seats as snap election delivers deadlock

Al Jazeera  

A loose alliance of left-wing parties has won the most seats in France’s high-stakes legislative elections, beating both the far right and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said he would offer Macron his resignation on Monday but was ready to serve “as long as duty demands”, notably in light of the imminent Paris Games. The result …

France votes in second round of parliamentary polls as far right eyes power
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France votes in second round of parliamentary polls as far right eyes power

Al Jazeera  

Opinion polls have forecast the far-right National Rally will win the most votes but likely fall short of a majority. French voters are casting ballots in parliamentary run-off election, which will be decisive in determining its political future that might see the far right become the largest bloc in parliament for the first time. The elections could lead to France …

French left coalition comes out on top in elections, in shock upset over the far right
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French left coalition comes out on top in elections, in shock upset over the far right

NPR  

French left coalition comes out on top in elections, in shock upset over the far right toggle caption Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images PARIS — After the shock of French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call snap elections last month, another surprise came for French voters as polls for the runoff vote closed Sunday evening: The far-right National Rally party …

France braces for ‘high drama’ run-offs as Le Pen’s far right eyes power
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France braces for ‘high drama’ run-offs as Le Pen’s far right eyes power

Al Jazeera  

With the far right seemingly headed for victory, voters on the left and in the centre feel on edge. “It is a mood of mobilisation on the part of all those who don’t want National Rally to get a majority or even win the election.” Macron’s Renaissance party won only about 20 percent of the vote in the first round. …

France Parliamentary Elections 2024: National Rally to fall short of absolute majority, poll shows
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France Parliamentary Elections 2024: National Rally to fall short of absolute majority, poll shows

The Hindu  

France’s far-right National Rally party looked set to fall short of an absolute majority in parliamentary elections, recent polls showed on the last day of campaigning on Friday, though some politicians and pollsters urged caution. European lawmaker Raphael Glucksmann, one of the political leaders of the leftist New Popular Front, told RTL radio one should not take for granted the …

France braces for potential political earthquake: a far-right surge. What to know about the election
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France braces for potential political earthquake: a far-right surge. What to know about the election

LA Times  

People gather at Place de la Republique in Paris in a protest against the far right on Wednesday. French opposition parties and associations are trying to block a landslide victory for the far-right National Rally party in Sunday’s election. Galvanized by the National Rally’s early triumph, other parties, including Macron’s centrists, have spent this week working frantically to prevent it …

Can French centrist parties keep far right out in second round of voting?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Can French centrist parties keep far right out in second round of voting?

Al Jazeera  

Far-right National Rally’s hopes of an absolute majority may be dashed by tactical manoeuvring, but threat still looms. With three-way contests projected in more than 300 of the country’s 577 constituencies, the anti-RN vote would have been split, potentially clearing the way for an absolute majority for the far right. Marliere reckons Macron’s camp missed the point, intimating before the …

France's desperate left-wing alliance goes in search of voters... in ENGLAND! Socialists teaming with Macron go door-to-door hoping to find French citizens and get them to vote against Marine le Pen
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France's desperate left-wing alliance goes in search of voters... in ENGLAND! Socialists teaming with Macron go door-to-door hoping to find French citizens and get them to vote against Marine le Pen

Daily Mail  

France's desperate left-wing alliance has been going in search of extra voters in the United Kingdom as fears of a hard-right government intensify. Round one on Sunday propelled Marine Le Pen's National Rally closer than ever to government - but also left open the possibility that voters could yet block its path to power in the second and final round …

France is heading for 'Frexit in disguise', Macron's allies fear
5 months, 3 weeks ago

France is heading for 'Frexit in disguise', Macron's allies fear

Daily Mail  

France risks a 'Frexit in disguise' if the extreme right or left are victorious in the upcoming parliamentary elections, a key ally of Emmanuel Macron has warned. The first round of the election on Sunday propelled Marine Le Pen's hard right National Rally party closer than ever to government, but also left open the possibility that voters could yet block …

French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote
5 months, 3 weeks ago

French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote

Associated Press  

PARIS — With the ultimate outcome still up in the air, France’s fiercely anti-immigration National Rally and opponents of the long-taboo far-right party scrambled Monday to capitalize on an indecisive first round of voting in surprise legislative elections. Round one on Sunday propelled the National Rally closer than ever to government but also left open the possibility that voters could …

Shops boarded up amid fears of left-wing riots amid French election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shops boarded up amid fears of left-wing riots amid French election

Daily Mail  

Rioting engulfed the streets of Paris last night as thousands of enraged voters set light to rubbish, smashed up shop windows and fired flares after the far-right steamed to victory in the first round of snap parliamentary elections. Should the far-right outfit scoop an absolute majority after the second round of voting this Sunday, Macron would be forced to appoint …

Here are key takeaways from France's election round 1, where the far right prevails
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Here are key takeaways from France's election round 1, where the far right prevails

NPR  

Here are key takeaways from France's election round 1, where the far right prevails toggle caption Thibault Camus/AP BERLIN — It’s one of the most high-stakes two-round votes in the history of postwar France. At stake is whether Marine Le Pen's National Rally party will gain an absolute majority in the National Assembly — potentially putting the far right in …

Can left-centrist parties unite to block far-right win in French elections?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Can left-centrist parties unite to block far-right win in French elections?

Al Jazeera  

Left and centre blocs are scrambling to prevent an absolute win for National Rally via strategic alliance before the second round of voting. France is firmly in uncharted territory after President Emmanuel Macron’s snap elections gamble backfired and saw the opposition far-right National Rally party surge to a dramatic win in Sunday’s parliamentary first-round polls, analysts say. If its position …

French far right works to turn election win into power
5 months, 3 weeks ago

French far right works to turn election win into power

LA Times  

Supporters of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen cheer election results Sunday in Henin-Beaumont. Voters propelled the Le Pen’s National Rally to a strong lead in first-round legislative elections Sunday and plunged the country into political uncertainty, according to polling projections. Strengthened by a surge of support that made it the winner but not yet the overall victor, the National …

‘Not one more vote’: Reactions as France’s far right wins snap election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Not one more vote’: Reactions as France’s far right wins snap election

Al Jazeera  

A beleaguered French president has called for unity against the far right in the second round of the vote. “But that adds to our optimism because it makes the fact that change is needed even more obvious.” Fellow right-winger, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, claimed that attempts to “demonise” hard right voters were failing. In the United Kingdom, Opposition and …

Voting begins in France for snap polls as far-right hopes for a historic win
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Voting begins in France for snap polls as far-right hopes for a historic win

Hindustan Times  

French people voted on Sunday in the first round of high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The vote could put the far-right in power in France for the first time since the Nazi occupation in World War II. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Voters lined …

French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections
5 months, 3 weeks ago

French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, cast their ballots Sunday in Le Touquet, a seaside resort in northern France. France’s high-stakes legislative elections propelled the far-right National Rally to a strong but not decisive lead in the first-round vote Sunday, polling agencies projected, dealing another slap to centrist President Emmanuel Macron. Those projections put Macron’s camp behind …

Far right wins in first round of French elections
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Far right wins in first round of French elections

Al Jazeera  

Exit polls suggest far-right RN took about 34 percent of votes; President Macron’s centrist alliance slumped to third with 20.3 percent vote. RN president Jordan Bardella, Le Pen’s protege and candidate for prime minister, pointed out that the second round would be “the most important in the history of the French Fifth Republic”. He said Macron’s party has been wiped …

French National Assembly election: What’s at stake and what to expect?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

French National Assembly election: What’s at stake and what to expect?

Al Jazeera  

President Macron appears poised for major losses in Sunday’s snap poll, which could see the rise of the far right. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. “There is a feeling of anger …

France bans extreme-right and radical Islamic groups ahead of snap elections announced by Macron
5 months, 4 weeks ago

France bans extreme-right and radical Islamic groups ahead of snap elections announced by Macron

India TV News  

Paris: The French government on Wednesday imposed a ban on extreme-right and radical Islamic groups in the country, days before the first round of snap national elections called by President Emmanuel Macron in wake of a humbling defeat by the far-right in the recent European Parliament elections. Notably, Le Pen's National Rally party is leading all polls ahead of the …

In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right
5 months, 4 weeks ago

In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right

Al Jazeera  

President Emmanuel Macron is testing the country’s support after a dramatic European Parliament election won by hardliners. Paris, France – Across France, tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets after President Emmanuel Macron called for snap elections in the wake of his party’s defeat at the hands of the far right in the recent European Parliament vote. …

Macron warns voters against the far right and hard left ahead of crucial parliamentary elections
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Macron warns voters against the far right and hard left ahead of crucial parliamentary elections

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is warning voters against choosing the far right or the hard left, asserting that their divisive policies increase the risk of political “conflict and civil war,” ahead of Sunday’s first round of crucial parliamentary elections. Macron said both the far-right National Rally and hard-left France Unbowed bring bad responses to “real problems” because they …

Fear forces French left into uneasy coalition
6 months ago

Fear forces French left into uneasy coalition

China Daily  

A photo shows a view of the National Assembly in Paris on June 10. Political parties across the spectrum of the left in France are putting ideological differences aside to form an uneasy coalition in opposition to the far right National Rally party, or NR, in the upcoming election for the country's 577-seat national assembly. Raphael Glucksmann, who led the …

France’s Thuram urges fellow citizens ‘to fight daily’ to prevent far right from taking power
6 months, 1 week ago

France’s Thuram urges fellow citizens ‘to fight daily’ to prevent far right from taking power

Associated Press  

PADERBORN, Germany — France forward Marcus Thuram has urged his fellow citizens “to fight daily” to prevent the surging nationalist far right from taking power in upcoming snap parliamentary elections in his country. Thuram spoke during a news conference at the European Championship in Germany on Saturday, two days after teammate Ousmane Dembélé implored people to vote in the elections …

French protesters are standing up to the far right ahead of the country’s snap elections
6 months, 1 week ago

French protesters are standing up to the far right ahead of the country’s snap elections

Associated Press  

PARIS — Anti-racism groups joined French unions and a brand-new left-wing coalition in protests in Paris and across France on Saturday against the surging nationalist far right as frenzied campaigning is underway ahead of snap parliamentary elections. Cekar said she will vote for the left-wing coalition because “it is the only political party that addresses racism and Islamophobia.” “I fear …

Hundreds of thousands in France protest far right ahead of snap elections
6 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds of thousands in France protest far right ahead of snap elections

Al Jazeera  

Crowds have gathered daily in France to protest since President Emmanuel Macron called parliamentary elections earlier this week after surge of the far-right National Rally. A large crowd turned out in spite of rainy and windy weather on Saturday holding placards reading “Liberty for all, Equality for all and Fraternity with all” – a reference to France’s national motto – …

France’s leftist alliance leaders vow to ‘extinguish the flame’ of far right in upcoming elections
6 months, 1 week ago

France’s leftist alliance leaders vow to ‘extinguish the flame’ of far right in upcoming elections

Associated Press  

PARIS — Leaders of France’s left-wing parties allied in a new coalition and outlined their plan on Friday to prevent the surging far right from taking power in upcoming snap national parliamentary elections. Marine Le Pen’s anti-immigration National Rally is While differences between them remain, the leaders of the usually fractious French left-wing parties emphasized that all of them had …

French President Macron urges moderate politicians to regroup to defeat far right in elections
6 months, 1 week ago

French President Macron urges moderate politicians to regroup to defeat far right in elections

Deccan Chronicle  

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for moderate politicians from the left and the right to regroup to defeat the far right in general elections. Macron addressed French voters Wednesday for the first time since he called for a snap national election following a crushing defeat of his party by the far right in the European parliamentary vote. President …

French opposition parties on the left and right seek alliances ahead of snap elections
6 months, 1 week ago

French opposition parties on the left and right seek alliances ahead of snap elections

Associated Press  

NICE, France — Empowered by a stunning triumph at the European elections, France’s far-right National Rally on Tuesday hit the national campaign trail with its star leader, Jordan Bardella, promising supporters “the largest possible majority” at the upcoming parliamentary vote. In a joint statement, the alliance called on all forces on the left, including the influential labor unions, to unite …

The far right’s election gains rattle EU’s traditional powers, leading Macron to call snap polls
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The far right’s election gains rattle EU’s traditional powers, leading Macron to call snap polls

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Far-right parties rattled the traditional powers in the European Union with major gains in parliamentary seats, dealing an especially humiliating defeat to French President Emmanuel Macron, who called snap legislative elections. And despite being hounded by a scandal involving candidates, the Alternative for Germany extreme right party still rallied enough seats to sweep past the slumping Social Democrats …

Why is the far right gaining ground in France?
1 year ago

Why is the far right gaining ground in France?

Al Jazeera  

The French far right is capitalising on rising nationalist sentiment gripping countries in Western Europe. Paris, France – A decade of shrewd planning by Marine Le Pen and opportune timing has put the French far right in a position of unprecedented strength heading into 2024. Le Pen’s party, the National Rally, has been able to build on its historic success …

What is behind the rise of the far right in France?
2 years, 8 months ago

What is behind the rise of the far right in France?

Al Jazeera  

Mainstreaming of far-right politics in France is due to ‘declinist’ attitude acceptance of hardline views analysts say. Paris, France – Edwige Diaz bristles at the words “far right” when used to describe French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen. “We define each other as localists, or nationalists.” While the RN party campaigns on topics central to the far right such as …

French election: Five reasons why you should care about the vote
2 years, 8 months ago

French election: Five reasons why you should care about the vote

Al Jazeera  

Purchasing power is the top issue on many French voters’ minds in an election that includes far-left and far-right candidates. “Studies show that French people think there are too many immigrants in France, and a major part of them want to limit the number entering the country.” Macron has “hardened his immigration policy due to the pressure of the public …

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