French presidential election | How Macron and Le Pen differ on Russia, EU and NATO
2 years, 8 months ago

French presidential election | How Macron and Le Pen differ on Russia, EU and NATO

The Hindu  

The story so far: French President Emmanuel Macron will face off against far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen in the second round of voting in the country’s presidential election on April 24. The French presidential election will also be significant in deciding how the Russia-Ukraine crisis affects the country’s policies further, since both Mr. Macron and Ms. Where they stand on the Russia-Ukraine crisis Mr. Macron has rallied behind the strict restrictions placed on Russia by the European Union since Russian President Vladimir Putin declared his “military operation” in Ukraine in February 2022. Le Pen has connected with the French population by focussing her campaign on issues like inflation, and food and fuel shortages in the country which have been aggravated due to the EU sanctions on Russia amid the crisis in Ukraine.

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French President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days
1 month ago

French President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days

CNN  

CNN — Embattled French President Emmanuel Macron said he hoped to appoint a new prime minister in the coming days, in a combative televised address that will do little to ease a deepening political crisis. “The extreme right and the extreme left united together in an anti-Republican front,” Macron said of the Wednesday vote against Barnier that opened up a …

French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?
1 month ago

French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?

Al Jazeera  

French legislators from both sides of the political spectrum voted to remove Barnier from power. After less than four months in power, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has lost a no-confidence vote in parliament over a social security budget dispute. “She realises that voting for a no-confidence motion, thereby potentially leading France into serious political and economic turmoil, goes …

France’s Marine Le Pen rejects embezzlement claims as her presidential bid hangs in balance
1 month, 4 weeks ago

France’s Marine Le Pen rejects embezzlement claims as her presidential bid hangs in balance

Associated Press  

PARIS — For weeks, Marine Le Pen has thrown all her energy into fighting what she calls unfair accusations that her party embezzled European Parliament funds. “I feel we didn’t succeed in convincing you,” Le Pen told the panel of three judges last week, as she detailed her arguments in a one-hour-and-a-half speech punctuated with political remarks seemingly meant to …

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 …

French trade union boss hints at protests during Olympics if left kept from power
5 months, 4 weeks ago

French trade union boss hints at protests during Olympics if left kept from power

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. Breaking his silence since the New Popular Front grouping …

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 …

France's election results surprise both Macron and Le Pen with no clear majority. What could happen next?
6 months ago

France's election results surprise both Macron and Le Pen with no clear majority. What could happen next?

India TV News  

In a major surprise, France's election results show voters have chosen to give a broad leftist coalition the most parliamentary seats in pivotal legislative elections, keeping the far right away from power. French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance arrived in second position and the far right in third — still drastically increasing the number of seats it holds in the …

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 …

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 …

An overview of the French elections | Explained
6 months ago

An overview of the French elections | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The first phase of the French elections conducted on June 30, after President Emmanuel Macron’s sudden decision to dissolve parliament, has placed the far-right National Rally and its allies in the lead with a 33% vote share. The New Popular Front, a left-wing coalition, came second with 28%, while Mr. Macron’s centrist bloc got only 20.7% …

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, 1 week 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 …

Macron aims to thwart French far right in election runoff
6 months, 1 week ago

Macron aims to thwart French far right in election runoff

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were on July 1 beginning a week of intense campaigning ahead of the second round of legislative elections to prevent the far-right from taking an absolute majority and control of government in a historic first. The far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen won a resounding victory in the first round of …

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 …

Far-right National Rally win first round of elections in France with leader Marine Le Pen declaring President Macron's alliance was 'almost wiped out' as it is forced into third
6 months, 1 week ago

Far-right National Rally win first round of elections in France with leader Marine Le Pen declaring President Macron's alliance was 'almost wiped out' as it is forced into third

Daily Mail  

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally won the first round of legislative elections on Sunday, leaving incumbent president Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance lagging in third behind the left, projections by polling groups said. Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally won the first round of legislative elections on Sunday The second round will see run-off votes take place in seats where …

Macron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentum
6 months, 1 week ago

Macron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentum

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron once appeared as a bold, young leader offering to revive France through radical pro-business, pro-European policies, leaving voters with “no reason anymore” to vote for the extremes. Moments after his first victory, then age 39, he slowly walked to the stage in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris to the sound of the …

France bans extreme-right and radical Islamic groups ahead of snap elections announced by Macron
6 months, 2 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 …

A French ‘referendum’ on the far right: Will Macron’s risky gamble pay off?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A French ‘referendum’ on the far right: Will Macron’s risky gamble pay off?

Al Jazeera  

The president is trying to push back against Le Pen’s party, but experts warn there is potential for strategy to backfire. Yielding a call from the far-right candidate Jordan Bardella, whose National Rally party won 31.5 percent of the vote in the European Parliament elections on Sunday, Macron dissolved the French Parliament and ordered snap elections. Analysts said it is …

French conservatives remove leader Eric Ciotti for backing Le Pen pact
6 months, 4 weeks ago

French conservatives remove leader Eric Ciotti for backing Le Pen pact

Al Jazeera  

The move comes as President Emmanuel Macron seeks alliance against France’s far right before upcoming elections. France’s conservative Republicans party says it has removed leader Eric Ciotti for trying to strike an electoral alliance with the far-right National Rally of Marine Le Pen, although he insisted he was still in the post. The Republicans’ political committee voted unanimously to remove …

France facing ‘most consequential parliamentary election in decades’ after Macron shocks with snap vote
6 months, 4 weeks ago

France facing ‘most consequential parliamentary election in decades’ after Macron shocks with snap vote

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. “The objective is to be able to meet again, …

Macron hopes to contain far right in national elections after it surged in EU vote. It’s a risky bet
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Macron hopes to contain far right in national elections after it surged in EU vote. It’s a risky bet

Associated Press  

The surge of the far right in France in elections for the European Parliament was widely expected. French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap legislative election, saying he could not ignore the new political reality after his pro-European party was handed a chastening defeat and projected to garner less than half the support of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally. …

Macron calls snap election after EU setback: What’s at stake for France?
7 months ago

Macron calls snap election after EU setback: What’s at stake for France?

Al Jazeera  

According to analysts, Emmanuel Macron might be trying to test the French public — and the far-right’s ability to govern. Battered by a defeat in European Parliament elections, France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday dissolved the country’s parliament and called for legislative elections later this month. Preliminary results showed that Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally secured more than 30 …

Emmanuel Macron calls snap French election after far-right National Rally party makes gains in EU election
7 months ago

Emmanuel Macron calls snap French election after far-right National Rally party makes gains in EU election

ABC  

In short: A dramatic shift to the right in European Parliament elections prompts French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap election. A dramatic shift to the right in European Parliament elections prompts French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap election. In the weekend's European Parliament poll, Marine Le Pen's National Rally party won about twice as much of …

Macron dissolves the French parliament and calls a snap election after defeat in EU vote
7 months ago

Macron dissolves the French parliament and calls a snap election after defeat in EU vote

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the lower house of France’s parliament in a surprise announcement sending voters back to the polls in the coming weeks to choose lawmakers, after his party was handed a humbling defeat by the far-right in the European elections Sunday. The announcement came after the first projected results from France put the far-right National Rally …

France’s Macron calls for snap elections after far right surge in EU vote
7 months ago

France’s Macron calls for snap elections after far right surge in EU vote

Al Jazeera  

Announcement comes after exit polls showed his alliance losing to far-right National Rally in EU parliament vote. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will dissolve parliament and call new legislative elections after exit polls showed his alliance suffered a heavy defeat in European elections to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party. Le Pen’s National Rally, led by 28-year-old …

France’s far right may win big in the EU elections. That’s worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
7 months, 1 week ago

France’s far right may win big in the EU elections. That’s worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine

Associated Press  

PARIS — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen isn’t on the ballot at the weekend’s European Parliament election, but she’s likely to emerge as one of its biggest winners. The June 6-9 elections in all 27 EU countries will shift the makeup of the European Parliament and policy-making in the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, likely further toward the …

The perils of a Le Pen presidency
8 months, 1 week ago

The perils of a Le Pen presidency

Live Mint  

For over half a century the name Le Pen has sent a tremor through liberal France. It is, therefore, past time to consider how much a Le Pen presidency would change France and Europe. In neighbouring Italy, where Giorgia Meloni’s relatively moderate stewardship tempers some observers’ worries about a President Le Pen, the prime minister is appointed by the country’s …

Marine Le Pen ‘would win majority’ if French election was held now
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen ‘would win majority’ if French election was held now

The Telegraph  

‌Mr Macron’s centrists were predicted to take just 135 seats, almost half the 246 MPs it currently has. ‌The hard-Left coalition would also lose support, taking an average of 68 seats compared to 131 two years ago. ‌Les Republicains, once one of France’s two major establishment parties, would lose 10 seats, dropping to about 53 MPs. ‌This could lead to …

The perils of a Le Pen presidency
10 months, 1 week ago

The perils of a Le Pen presidency

Hindustan Times  

For over half a century the name Le Pen has sent a tremor through liberal France. It is, therefore, past time to consider how much a Le Pen presidency would change France and Europe. In neighbouring Italy, where Giorgia Meloni’s relatively moderate stewardship tempers some observers’ worries about a President Le Pen, the prime minister is appointed by the country’s …

French President Macron Warns About Marine Le Pen Coming to Power and Regrets Pensions Campaign
1 year, 8 months ago

French President Macron Warns About Marine Le Pen Coming to Power and Regrets Pensions Campaign

News 18  

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Sunday about far-right leader Marine Le Pen coming to power as he suggested that he should have got more involved in selling his unpopular pension reform to the country. Speaking to Le Parisien newspaper, the 45-year-old joined others across the French political spectrum in warning about anti-immigration Le Pen being in a position to take …

Macron to address France after 'Pyrrhic' pensions victory
1 year, 8 months ago

Macron to address France after 'Pyrrhic' pensions victory

The Hindu  

President Emmanuel Macron is to address France for the first time since signing into law his controversial pension reform, facing warnings the political and social crisis sparked by the changes is not over. He is expected to address the nation around 1800 GMT, Presidential sources said, in a speech that government spokesman Olivier Veran said Saturday would be in the …

Marine Le Pen warns France at risk of 'social explosion' over pensions reform
1 year, 9 months ago

Marine Le Pen warns France at risk of 'social explosion' over pensions reform

Firstpost  

Paris: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen warned Tuesday that President Emmanuel Macron was pushing the country to the verge of a “social explosion” with his highly contested pensions reform. Le Pen said she had already played the role of “firefighter” in 2019 during the so-called “Yellow Vests” revolt against Macron when protesters clashed repeatedly with police, blocked roads and …

France's Emmanuel Macron wins Pyrrhic victory on pension bill, risks fuelling anger
1 year, 9 months ago

France's Emmanuel Macron wins Pyrrhic victory on pension bill, risks fuelling anger

India Today  

President Emmanuel Macron's move to shun the National Assembly and push through an unpopular pension system overhaul without a vote in the lower house may secure a reform he says is needed for France's finances. "It's a democratic coup," far-right leader Marine Le Pen told reporters after a chaotic session in parliament, where Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne was booed as …

Macron at Europe’s center stage with new summit initiative
2 years, 3 months ago

Macron at Europe’s center stage with new summit initiative

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — Smile flashing, giving a thumbs-up, Emmanuel Macron appears at Europe’s center stage again — literally. The photo of over 40 European leaders surrounding the French president Thursday ensured a symbolic image of unity of the continent faced with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, making the inaugural summit of the European Political Community an initial success for Macron, who launched …

France reshaped: Election emboldens Le Pen, undercuts Macron
2 years, 6 months ago

France reshaped: Election emboldens Le Pen, undercuts Macron

Associated Press  

PARIS — France faced an ecstatic Marine Le Pen on Monday after her party’s far-right candidates sent shockwaves through the political establishment and helped deny President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance a majority in parliament. The strong performance of both Le Pen’s National Rally and Mélenchon’s coalition — composed of his hard-left France Unbowed party as well as the Socialists, Greens …

Cracks at the centre: On France’s elections
2 years, 6 months ago

Cracks at the centre: On France’s elections

The Hindu  

In the June 2017 parliamentary elections, held a few weeks after Emmanuel Macron was first elected President, Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s leftist France Unbowed party won just 17 seats. Five years later, Mr. Mélenchon’s coalition has emerged as the second largest bloc in the French Parliament with 131 seats, clearly showing a resurgence of the left. Mr. Macron’s party, Renaissance, and its …

French presidential polls: Far-right's Marine Le Pen hails 'seismic event' as Macron reduced to minority
2 years, 6 months ago

French presidential polls: Far-right's Marine Le Pen hails 'seismic event' as Macron reduced to minority

Firstpost  

Le Pen’s National Party won 89 in the 577-member parliament. Whereas, Macron’s centrist alliance won 245 seats but fell 44 seats short to form a clear majority in the National Assembly of France. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Monday that her party’s extraordinary surge in the country’s parliamentary election is a “historic victory” and a “seismic event” in …

France election | Macron looks to salvage a ruling majority as alliance falls short
2 years, 6 months ago

France election | Macron looks to salvage a ruling majority as alliance falls short

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist camp secured 245 out of 577 seats in the country’s parliamentary election, falling short of an absolute majority, according to final figures from the interior ministry. Mr. Macron was faced with trying to salvage a ruling majority and with it his economic reform agenda after voters punished his centrist 'Ensemble' alliance. The vote was a …

France reshaped: Election emboldens Le Pen and undercuts Macron
2 years, 6 months ago

France reshaped: Election emboldens Le Pen and undercuts Macron

LA Times  

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen addresses reporters Monday in Hénin-Beaumont, northern France. Le Pen’s National Rally party didn’t win the two-round parliamentary election that ended Sunday. France faced an ecstatic Marine Le Pen on Monday after her party’s far-right candidates sent shock waves through the political establishment and helped deny President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance a majority in parliament. …

Macron alliance projected to lose parliamentary majority in France
2 years, 6 months ago

Macron alliance projected to lose parliamentary majority in France

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance was projected to lose its majority despite getting the most seats in the final round of the parliamentary election Sunday, while the far-right National Rally appeared to have made big gains. The National Rally’s leader, Marine Le Pen, who lost the presidential election to Macron, was reelected in her stronghold of Hénin-Beaumont in northern …

France votes as Macron battles to win parliamentary majority
2 years, 6 months ago

France votes as Macron battles to win parliamentary majority

Al Jazeera  

The French president hopes to secure an outright majority to carry out tough reforms. Voting was under way in France for the high-stakes, second-round parliamentary election with a surge in support for the left-wing alliance threatening recently re-elected President Emmanuel Macron’s hopes for an outright majority. Analysts say the turnout is crucial to whether a new left-wing alliance can pose …

Emmanuel who? Far-right fighting hard-left for French vote
2 years, 7 months ago

Emmanuel who? Far-right fighting hard-left for French vote

Associated Press  

PARIS — The stakes are high, the fight nasty and the party of centrist President Emmanuel Macron is the one to beat. The pot bubbled over when Le Pen’s political nemesis, hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, clinched alliances with a swath of leftist parties, positioning himself to outdo both her and, he hopes, Macron, in June. But with enough votes, she …

France's presidential election results highlight growing threat of racism and xenophobia
2 years, 8 months ago

France's presidential election results highlight growing threat of racism and xenophobia

The Hindu  

Emmanuel Macron staved off a spirited challenge from the Far-Right candidate Marine Le Pen to become the first President since Jacques Chirac in 2002 to win a second term in office. She said that the election results showed that the French people needed a “strong opposition to Emmanuel Macron” and that she was the one who could lead the opposition …

An interpretation of the French elections
2 years, 8 months ago

An interpretation of the French elections

The Hindu  

Who won the French presidential election? Mr. Macron came top in the first round of the election and won in the second round by a comfortable margin. Le Pen in the second round, which meant that France’s significant left-wing electorate was deprived of a left-wing candidate for whom to vote in a presidential runoff for the third time in 20 …

Newly re-elected Macron to toughen stance on Russia: Analysts
2 years, 8 months ago

Newly re-elected Macron to toughen stance on Russia: Analysts

Al Jazeera  

Dialogue channels will remain open, but Macron is expected to push for a more aggressive position on Russia. “Now that Le Pen has lost, Macron will push for a full energy embargo, as he has already said that France doesn’t depend on Russian gas,” he told Al Jazeera. “Macron always sustained the autonomy of the EU, and states that its …

K.C. Singh | Big sigh of relief for Europe: Will India find own Macron?
2 years, 8 months ago

K.C. Singh | Big sigh of relief for Europe: Will India find own Macron?

Deccan Chronicle  

The French presidential elections last Sunday had more than the normal significance for many reasons. Under the two-stage system, the run-off between the two leading candidates had thrown up extreme right-wing populist Marine Le Pen against incumbent President Emmanuel Macron. It is estimated that 70 per cent of affluent people voted for Mr Macron, while 65 per cent of the …

Macron’s re-election, a victory with challenges
2 years, 8 months ago

Macron’s re-election, a victory with challenges

The Hindu  

Last Sunday, French voters gave President Emmanuel Macron his second term and Europe heaved a collective sigh of relief. Though Mr. Macron scored a convincing victory over his far-right-wing challenger, Marine Le Pen, his victory margin diminished when compared to the 2017 run-off, from 66% to 58.5%, while Ms. European Union leaders, facing twin challenges of the Russian war in …

Victory and challenge: On re-election of Emmanuel Macron
2 years, 8 months ago

Victory and challenge: On re-election of Emmanuel Macron

The Hindu  

The re-election of Emmanuel Macron in Sunday’s presidential race is a relief not just for France’s political centrists but also for its allies in Europe and America. The election took place amid crises — high inflation; Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that pushed France into a difficult choice of imposing sanctions on Moscow even at the cost of higher energy prices; …

Macron pledges to tackle ‘doubts and divisions’ after election win
2 years, 8 months ago

Macron pledges to tackle ‘doubts and divisions’ after election win

The Hindu  

Emmanuel Macron pledged to address deep divisions within France as results showed a clear presidential election win over Marine Le Pen, acknowledging that many had voted for him mainly to thwart his far-right challenger. “We will have to be benevolent and respectful because our country is riddled with so many doubts, so many divisions.” While Mr. Macron’s margin of victory …

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