French voters will be a firebreak on Europe’s resurgent far right
6 months, 4 weeks ago

French voters will be a firebreak on Europe’s resurgent far right

The Independent  

Were it not for Emmanuel Macron’s bombshell decision to dissolve the French parliament, the European parliament elections would have lived down to expectations: the usual low turnouts, unknown politicians, and used as a protest vote against incumbent governments. Today’s headlines may be about the success of France’s National Rally – but across the continent, the far right underwhelmed. Bardella, the National Rally president, is Le Pen’s protege: young, good-looking and says absolutely nothing except the vaguest generalities. The next three years will show if the old 1930s demagogy works, or if the French political class can renew itself and speak to and for all of France.

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Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen’s far-right RN party?
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen’s far-right RN party?

Al Jazeera  

Le Pen, who is credited with rebranding Rassemblement National into a legitimate political force, is making the most of chaos. The political gridlock could affect far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National party which has been eager to govern France for years, according to experts. Here’s what you need to know: Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen’s …

Political turmoil in France as PM Barnier faces no-confidence vote today
1 month ago

Political turmoil in France as PM Barnier faces no-confidence vote today

India Today  

France's government on Wednesday faces no confidence votes that could spell the end of the short-lived administration of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging the country into uncharted waters of political chaos. Asked on French television if there was a chance his government could survive Wednesday's vote, Barnier replied: "I want this and it is possible. UNBEARABLE CYNICISM Macron also accused …

French Government, Far Right Head for Collision in Budget Clash
1 month, 1 week ago

French Government, Far Right Head for Collision in Budget Clash

Live Mint  

-- The far-right National Rally indicated in the strongest language yet that it could topple the French government as soon as this week, hours after Finance Minister Antoine Armand said his administration wouldn’t be blackmailed. “An actual collapse of the government via a successful vote of no confidence would add another layer of uncertainty.” Barnier’s budget legislation, which incorporates €60 …

France’s far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budget
1 month, 2 weeks ago

France’s far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budget

Associated Press  

PARIS — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Monday that she could bring down France’s minority government by the end of the year unless changes are made to the country’s budget bill. Le Pen said lawmakers from her National Rally party, including herself, would bring a confidence motion if the bill now being debated in parliament “stays as it …

France's new Cabinet fails to heal divisions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France's new Cabinet fails to heal divisions

China Daily  

By MOHAMMAD ARIF ULLAH in Paris For China Daily | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-09-24 09:28 Bruno Retailleau, France's new minister of the interior, shakes hands with his predecessor, Gerald Darmanin, following a handover ceremony at the Interior Ministry in Paris, France on Monday. ALAIN JOCARD/AFP The recently formed government of France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier appears to closely …

France's new Cabinet fails to heal divisions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France's new Cabinet fails to heal divisions

China Daily  

Bruno Retailleau, France's new minister of the interior, shakes hands with his predecessor, Gerald Darmanin, following a handover ceremony at the Interior Ministry in Paris, France on Monday. ALAIN JOCARD/AFP The recently formed government of France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier appears to closely align with President Emmanuel Macron's policies, yet many critics argue that the Cabinet does not adequately reflect …

In France, a new center-right government is announced two months after divisive elections
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

France’s Marine Le Pen urges fresh polls next year
3 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s Marine Le Pen urges fresh polls next year

The Hindu  

The parliamentary leader of France’s far-right National Rally party on Saturday called for fresh elections next year, just months after snap polls threw the country into political deadlock. “The great country that is France cannot function this way,” said the leader of the largest single party in parliament after elections this summer produced a hung legislature. Mr. Macron last week …

Far-right leader Le Pen says France is in a political ‘quagmire’ 9 days before Olympics start
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

People of diverse backgrounds in France welcome far right's defeat, but fear a rise in hate speech
5 months, 4 weeks ago

People of diverse backgrounds in France welcome far right's defeat, but fear a rise in hate speech

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A renowned Nazi hunter in France, Serge Klarsfeld, went so far as …

In Paris, joy and creeping fears after French far right’s fall from grace
6 months ago

In Paris, joy and creeping fears after French far right’s fall from grace

Al Jazeera  

Le Pen’s National Rally movement dropped from first to third place in an election week, but its relative rise remains a worry. Paris, France – “Of course, we went to vote for Melenchon,” says Houcine, a 49-year-old butcher of Moroccan descent in Belleville, a diverse Parisian neighbourhood. “The good result of the left has been made possible by the mobilisation …

Emmanuel Macron's election gamble foiled the far right, but threw France into political chaos
6 months ago

Emmanuel Macron's election gamble foiled the far right, but threw France into political chaos

ABC  

For some, the prospect of the far-right National Rally party forming government in France was frightening. Macron's bloc finished second with 168 seats behind the left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire with 182, but ahead of RN. After his party's results became clear, he said his coalition had done something "we were told was impossible". "The president must appoint as prime …

​Resurgent left: The Hindu Editorial on the French elections, European politics
6 months ago

​Resurgent left: The Hindu Editorial on the French elections, European politics

The Hindu  

France’s New Popular Front, a coalition of left parties comprising socialists, communists, ecologists and the hard-left France Unbowed, has surprised poll watchers to emerge as the single largest bloc in the snap election called by President Emmanuel Macron last month, following the European parliamentary elections. In third place — much to the surprise of their supporters, who hoped to reprise …

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

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

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027
6 months ago

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027

Daily Mail  

But experts say she is now unburdened to make a bid for the presidency in 2027 Last night's tumultuous parliamentary elections in France saw President Emmanuel Macron and his centrist alliance achieve one key goal - preventing the hard-right from taking power. France's hard-right matriarch Marine Le Pen was humbled by the French electorate yesterday - but analysts say she …

Watch view of French National Assembly as country faces political deadlock after election result
6 months ago

Watch view of French National Assembly as country faces political deadlock after election result

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch a view of the …

France's far right overrun in parliamentary elections
6 months 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 left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament
6 months ago

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament

Al Jazeera  

After winning a plurality in the National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name a PM candidate this week. France’s left-wing leader Jean-Luc Melenchon says the left is “ready to govern” after emerging as the largest political bloc in parliament, but the country faces a political deadlock as no party won a clear majority. Al Jazeera’s Step Vassen, reporting from …

The battle for the future of France is only beginning
6 months ago

The battle for the future of France is only beginning

Al Jazeera  

A coalition of left-wing parties, the New Popular Front, has won the highest number of seats in the French National Assembly, preventing a much-feared landslide by the far-right National Rally in legislative elections. With centrist President Emmanuel Macron already having blurred the line between the centre and the right by assuming a variety of right-coded authoritarian policies in recent years, …

French election sparks relief for scientists, hope on climate change reform
6 months ago

French election sparks relief for scientists, hope on climate change reform

Salon  

Following a second round of voting over the weekend in a snap election called by President Emmanuel Macron, France's left-wing New Popular Front has secured a leading plurality of seats in parliament. Defeating Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party, the shocking victory has reportedly elicited a wave of relief among the country's leading climate scientists. Champa Patel, executive director …

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

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

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In calling the election on June 9, after the far right surged in French voting …

Moment champagne swigging National Rally members react to shock French exit poll that predicts Marine Le Pen's party miss out on government
6 months ago

Moment champagne swigging National Rally members react to shock French exit poll that predicts Marine Le Pen's party miss out on government

Daily Mail  

This is the moment champagne swigging National Rally members react to the shock French exit poll that predicts Marine Le Pen's party will miss out on forming the government. Footage shows several members of the National Rally with champagne glasses in their hands as they watch the exit poll results being announced. Veteran presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's party led …

Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming France's first hard-right government since the War are DASHED: Leftists take most seats in second round, exit poll predicts
6 months ago

Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming France's first hard-right government since the War are DASHED: Leftists take most seats in second round, exit poll predicts

Daily Mail  

Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming France's first hard-right government since the War have been dashed after a left-wing coalition took the most seats in the second round of the legislative election, exit polls predict. Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming France's first hard-right government since the War have been dashed after a left-wing coalition took the most seats in …

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament
6 months ago

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron voted in high-stakes legislative elections that could force him to share power with the rising far right. The results are important as Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally could be voted to power for the first time, or the country could face a hung parliament and years of political deadlock. Mr. Macron called the surprise vote …

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

French left coalition comes out on top in elections, in shock upset over the far right
6 months 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
6 months 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 braces for potential political earthquake: a far-right surge. What to know about the election
6 months 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 …

Mbappé warns of ‘catastrophic’ political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power
6 months ago

Mbappé warns of ‘catastrophic’ political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power

Associated Press  

HAMBURG, Germany — France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé warned on Thursday his country is in a “catastrophic” political situation as it lurches closer to a first far-right government since World War II. The National Rally gained strong results — around 33% of the vote nationwide — on Sunday in the first round of a rushed election, leaving Marine Le Pen’s …

Marine le Pen insists National Rally can win absolute majority in French elections as campaign is rocked by violence with government spokeswoman and her team attacked by 20-strong mob
6 months ago

Marine le Pen insists National Rally can win absolute majority in French elections as campaign is rocked by violence with government spokeswoman and her team attacked by 20-strong mob

Daily Mail  

Far-right leader Marine le Pen has insisted that her party, National Rally, will be able to win an absolute majority by the end of the second round of France's election, despite party officials being attacked in the street by angry mobs. Far-right leader Marine le Pen has insisted that her party, National Rally, will be able to win an absolute …

Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election
6 months ago

Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election

Associated Press  

PARIS — As it stands on the threshold of power in France, the far-right National Rally is facing scrutiny about some of the candidates it hopes will help it secure a ruling majority in legislative elections on Sunday, including a woman it has pulled from the high-stakes race over a photo of her wearing a World War II-era Nazi officer’s …

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

France is heading for 'Frexit in disguise' if National Rally or the far-left see success in Sunday's elections, Macron's allies fear
6 months ago

France is heading for 'Frexit in disguise' if National Rally or the far-left see success in Sunday's elections, Macron's allies fear

Daily Mail  

France risks a 'Frexit in disguise' if the hard 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 National Rally party closer than ever to government, but also left open the possibility that voters could yet block its path …

French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government
6 months, 1 week ago

French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government

Associated Press  

PARIS — French opposition parties made hurried deals Tuesday to try to block a landslide victory for Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally in Sunday’s second round of legislative elections, as she said her party would lead the government only if it wins an absolute majority — or close to it. The National Rally, under party president Jordan Bardella, secured …

Le Pen first had success in an ex-mining town. Her message there is now winning over French society
6 months, 1 week ago

Le Pen first had success in an ex-mining town. Her message there is now winning over French society

Associated Press  

HENIN-BEAUMONT, France — In the former mining town at the heart of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political strategy, her party’s electoral success Sunday came as no surprise to hundreds of supporters who gathered to see her victory speech. The results, Le Pen added, showed voters’ “willingness to turn the page after seven years of contemptuous and corrosive power.” …

Emmanuel Macron scrambles to form left-wing and centrist alliance in bid to block hard right National Rally party from taking power after the French president's snap election misfire - as Keir Starmer
6 months, 1 week ago

Emmanuel Macron scrambles to form left-wing and centrist alliance in bid to block hard right National Rally party from taking power after the French president's snap election misfire - as Keir Starmer

Daily Mail  

Emmanuel Macron is scrambling to form a centrist and left-wing alliance to block the far right National Rally party from taking control of France's government, after the president's snap election backfired. French President Emmanuel Macron has been scrambling for a centrist and left-wing alliance to keep Marine Le Pen's hard-right party at bay Marine Le Pen won a huge victory …

France’s Muslims fear for their futures as Le Pen’s far right party surges
6 months, 1 week ago

France’s Muslims fear for their futures as Le Pen’s far right party surges

Al Jazeera  

Tensions are rising in France, home to one of Europe’s largest Muslim minorities, ahead of the snap election run-off. On Sunday, the far right led the first round of parliamentary elections and while it’s not yet clear if Marine Le Pen’s National Rally movement will form a majority after the July 7 run-off, many of France’s six million Muslims are, …

Friends, foes of France’s far-right National Rally scramble after first round of voting
6 months, 1 week ago

Friends, foes of France’s far-right National Rally scramble after first round of voting

Associated Press  

France’s fiercely anti-immigration National Rally and opponents of the far-right party are scrambling to capitalize on a first round of voting in high-stakes surprise legislative elections. President of the Green Party Marine Tondelier speaks at Republique square during a protest against the far-right National Rally party which came out strongly ahead in first-round legislative elections, in Paris, Sunday, June 30, …

France soccer player Koundé ‘disappointed’ at election results with far-right close to taking power
6 months, 1 week ago

France soccer player Koundé ‘disappointed’ at election results with far-right close to taking power

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — France soccer player Jules Koundé said he was “disappointed to see the direction our country is taking” after results from the first round of legislative elections left the nation’s far-right party closer than ever of getting into power. “It isn’t over yet,” Koundé said, speaking through a translator after France’s 1-0 win over Belgium at the the …

At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally
6 months, 1 week ago

At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally

Associated Press  

NICE, France — At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National Rally the strongest political force in France. After voters propelled Marine Le Pen’s National Rally to a strong lead in the first round of snap legislative elections on June 30, Bardella turned to rallying supporters to hand their party an absolute majority in the …

France election result shows the dangers of failing to tame the far-right
6 months, 1 week ago

France election result shows the dangers of failing to tame the far-right

The Independent  

This week the peoples of the two most venerable large democracies in Europe are, in their different ways, deciding their future. What is more disturbing is that so many people are lurching to the right at the ballot box; in the UK, where Reform UK maintains a healthy vote share despite a slew of racism allegations against some of the …

European neighbors cast a wary eye on France after far-right party’s election lead
6 months, 1 week ago

European neighbors cast a wary eye on France after far-right party’s election lead

Associated Press  

BERLIN — After France’s far-right National Rally surged into the lead in the first round of legislative elections, some European neighbors on Monday cast a wary eye on the latest country to veer to the right on the continent. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, a former European Union Council head, said that “the French lesson is not finished yet, we …

Divide over antisemitism in France weakens unity against far right
6 months, 1 week ago

Divide over antisemitism in France weakens unity against far right

Live Mint  

PARIS—Deep divisions in France over antisemitism and the Gaza war have left Marine Le Pen’s opponents at odds on whether to band together to stop her party from winning a majority of seats in the final round of parliamentary elections. The discord was already apparent the morning after Le Pen’s first-round victory, with leaders of President Emmanuel Macron’s party accusing …

Macron gambled with the French election and the far-right – but there is still hope
6 months, 1 week ago

Macron gambled with the French election and the far-right – but there is still hope

The Independent  

“We are in uncharted territory”, was the most neutral assessment of the first-round results in France’s legislative elections. Yes, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally – the somewhat sanitised successor to her father’s National Front – came out on top, with around 34 per cent of the overall vote. Compared with the EU elections last month, Le Pen’s National Rally did …

What happens next if the far-right win in France?
6 months, 1 week ago

What happens next if the far-right win in France?

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. Marine Le Pen’s National Rally …

Marine Le Pen’s far-right in strong position after first round of voting
6 months, 1 week ago

Marine Le Pen’s far-right in strong position after first round of voting

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Marine Le Pen’s far-right National …

French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Who is Jordan Bardella? Marine Le Pen’s 28-year-old protege who made Macron call snap election
6 months, 1 week ago

Who is Jordan Bardella? Marine Le Pen’s 28-year-old protege who made Macron call snap election

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Marine Le Pen had called …

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