Macron and Le Pen clash in TV debate ahead of election
2 years, 8 months ago

Macron and Le Pen clash in TV debate ahead of election

Hindustan Times  

The incumbent French president and his far-right opponent clashed over the cost of living and the war in Ukraine as both seek voters' support ahead of the decisive final round of voting in the presidential election. French President Emmanuel Macron, candidate for his re-election, and French far-right Rassemblement National party presidential candidate Marine Le Pen sit prior to taking part in a French presidential election debate, in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen faced off in their only campaign debate on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's decisive second round of the presidential election. On arrival at the TV headquarters, Le Pen said she was "relaxed," while Macron said he was "focused, ready for a debate that will allow each of us to explain our ideas for France." The runoff election The election presents voters with two opposing visions of France: Macron offers a pro-European, liberal platform, while Le Pen's nationalist manifesto is founded on deep euroskepticism.

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Jean-Marie Le Pen and the rise of the far right in France: A look at key dates
2 days, 3 hours ago

Jean-Marie Le Pen and the rise of the far right in France: A look at key dates

Associated Press  

PARIS — Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s main far-right party, died on Tuesday at 96, but the anti-immigration and nationalist ideas that propelled his decades of popularity remain ascendant in the country, across Europe and beyond. Le Pen’s daughter, Marine Le Pen, transformed the National Front, now named the National Rally, into one of France’s most powerful political …

President Macron set to name new prime minister
4 weeks ago

President Macron set to name new prime minister

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron appears on screen as he makes a television address to the nation after Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was toppled in a no confidence vote in parliament, in Paris, France, Dec 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, following the resignation of Michel Barnier's government …

President Macron set to name new prime minister
4 weeks ago

President Macron set to name new prime minister

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron appears on screen as he makes a television address to the nation after Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was toppled in a no confidence vote in parliament, in Paris, France, Dec 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, following the resignation of Michel Barnier's government …

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 …

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 …

Marine Le Pen's push for no-confidence motion against France's PM is a big gamble; Here's why
1 month ago

Marine Le Pen's push for no-confidence motion against France's PM is a big gamble; Here's why

Firstpost  

The stakes are high for Le Pen, as a successful vote could lead to new parliamentary elections and potentially pave the way for her to challenge Macron’s government. However, it also risks economic instability and could paint her as prioritising personal ambition over national interest President of Rassemblement National parliamentary group Marine Le Pen, is facing a high-risk, high-reward situation …

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 …

High-stakes trial that could derail presidential ambitions of France’s Marine Le Pen wraps up
1 month, 1 week ago

High-stakes trial that could derail presidential ambitions of France’s Marine Le Pen wraps up

Associated Press  

PARIS — Marine Le Pen’s trial is ending with one key question: will France’s leading far-right figure be able to run in the next presidential race? Le Pen pleads “not guilty” Le Pen’s lawyer, Rodolphe Bosselut, said Wednesday his client pleaded “not guilty.” He said he would seek to convince the court that Le Pen’s actions “were ordinary, trivial, practiced …

High-stakes trial that could derail presidential ambitions of France’s Marine Le Pen wraps up
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1 month, 1 week ago

High-stakes trial that could derail presidential ambitions of France’s Marine Le Pen wraps up

LA Times  

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen arrives at the courtroom Wednesday for the last day of her trial on charges of embezzling European Parliament funds. Le Pen’s lawyer, Rodolphe Bosselut, said Wednesday his client pleaded “not guilty.” He said he would seek to convince the court that Le Pen’s actions “were ordinary, trivial, practiced by all European similar opposition parties… …

Marine Le Pen court case: French far-right leader’s next bid for presidency threatened as prosecutors seek political ban
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen court case: French far-right leader’s next bid for presidency threatened as prosecutors seek political ban

CNN  

CNN — French prosecutors have asked for prison time and a five-year ban from politics for far-right leader Marine Le Pen, potentially derailing her bid to become president in 2027. The prosecutors also asked that the ineligibility sentence was given “with provisional execution,” meaning it would take place immediately and Le Pen could not stand for new elections during this …

France’s Marine Le Pen rejects embezzlement claims as her presidential bid hangs in balance
1 month, 3 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 far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces court on charges of embezzling EU funds
2 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces court on charges of embezzling EU funds

LA Times  

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen strongly denied committing any wrongdoing at a Paris court Monday as she and her National Rally party stand trial over the suspected embezzlement of European Parliament funds. Le Pen appeared self-confident and determined in court, stating in a loud voice: “I’m telling you very clearly: I absolutely don’t feel I have committed the slightest …

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 …

France's new PM tackles first challenge of forming cabinet
4 months ago

France's new PM tackles first challenge of forming cabinet

Hindustan Times  

France's new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier started consulting all sides Friday to cobble together a government capable of mustering a majority in parliament after two months of political deadlock. France's new PM tackles first challenge of forming cabinet The 73-year-old, a former foreign minister who recently acted as the European Union's Brexit negotiator, is the oldest premier in the …

France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM
4 months ago

France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM

Al Jazeera  

President hopes his choice will end weeks of deadlock since snap election, counting on far right not to block appointment. President Emmanuel Macron has named Michel Barnier, the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator, as France’s new prime minister after more than 50 days of a caretaker government. Speaking in the courtyard of the Matignon prime minister’s residence, Barnier said his …

Macron accepts PM's resignation
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron accepts PM's resignation

China Daily  

By CHEN WEIHUA in Brussels | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-07-18 09:30 French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal leaves following the weekly cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 16. French President Emmanuel Macron officially accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday evening, but the latter will stay on in a caretaking capacity …

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 …

Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes polishing its act will deliver victory
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes polishing its act will deliver victory

The Hindu  

After a shock defeat in France's legislative elections, Marine Le Pen's National Rally will double down on weeding out problematic candidates to counter successful efforts by mainstream parties to block the far right from power. Le Pen’s 28-year-old protege Jordan Bardella would soon announce proposals to address “organisational problems.” Le Pen’s popularity Christophe Gervasi, who conducts private polling for the …

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 …

French prosecutors launch investigation into Le Pen’s campaign finances
6 months ago

French prosecutors launch investigation into Le Pen’s campaign finances

Al Jazeera  

Prosecutor’s office says it will look into allegations of embezzlement, forgery and fraud – and accusations that a candidate on a campaign accepted a loan. French investigators are looking into far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s 2022 campaign finances for an election she lost to President Emmanuel Macron, prosecutors said. The investigation, which was opened on July 2, follows a …

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 …

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 braces for more protests as polling stations open this morning for second round parliamentary votes that are expected to be won by hard right Marine Le Pen's National Rally
6 months ago

France braces for more protests as polling stations open this morning for second round parliamentary votes that are expected to be won by hard right Marine Le Pen's National Rally

Daily Mail  

France is preparing for more protesting ahead of the second round of historic parliamentary voting that will take place this morning and is expected to be won by hard-right Marine Le Pen's National Rally. High street stores across Paris were seen boarding up this morning ahead of the second round of parliamentary voting amid fears of protests Several central areas …

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 elections: What happens next and will Macron resign?
6 months ago

French elections: What happens next and will Macron resign?

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. There is currently the potential of a hung parliament …

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 …

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 …

Over 200 French election candidates quit in effort to block Marine Le Pen's hard-Right party forming government - after Macron's disastrous snap poll
6 months, 1 week ago

Over 200 French election candidates quit in effort to block Marine Le Pen's hard-Right party forming government - after Macron's disastrous snap poll

Daily Mail  

Opponents of France's anti-immigration National Rally party last night made final bids to keep it from power. The hard-Right party, known as RN, led by Marine Le Pen, was the clear winner of the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday, winning a third of all votes across all 577 constituencies. Marine Le Pen's far-Right RN party steamed to victory …

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.” …

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, …

Hundreds of candidates pull out of French run-off in bid to foil far right
6 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds of candidates pull out of French run-off in bid to foil far right

Al Jazeera  

Mass exit aims to deny parliamentary wins in final vote that could give far right first government since World War II. France’s left-wing and centrist parties have withdrawn hundreds of candidates from Sunday’s parliamentary elections, in a move aimed at thwarting the formation of the country’s first far-right government since World War II. Instead of shoring up the mandate 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 …

France facing rise in all types of racism, human rights commission warns
6 months, 1 week ago

France facing rise in all types of racism, human rights commission warns

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. Following Hamas’s attack on Israel on 7 October last …

Marine Le Pen: How the National Rally leader redefined the party ahead of the French election
6 months, 1 week ago

Marine Le Pen: How the National Rally leader redefined the party ahead of the French election

The Telegraph  

He said perhaps the main reasons the RN had become more palatable was the state of the other parties, which were either in ruins or had radicalised, making the Le Pen camp appear more mainstream. “I notice something that in different forms is also happening in Italy: the constant attempt to demonise and corner the people who don’t vote for …

French far right works to turn election win into power
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

French protesters turn out to oppose far-right shift ahead of snap election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French protesters turn out to oppose far-right shift ahead of snap election

NPR  

French protesters turn out to oppose far-right shift ahead of snap election toggle caption Laure Boyer/AFP via Getty Images From Paris to Toulouse, some 300,000 people took to the streets of France on Saturday urging voters to block the country's far-right party from gaining a majority in the upcoming parliament elections. Protesters are demonstrating against far-right leaders Marine Le Pen …

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 President Macron urges moderate politicians to regroup to defeat far right in elections
6 months, 4 weeks 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 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’s snap election gamble against Le Pen and the far right could backfire spectacularly
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Macron’s snap election gamble against Le Pen and the far right could backfire spectacularly

The Independent  

Emmanuel Macron has taken a massive gamble. He has called a bombshell snap parliamentary election after the far-right National Rally of Marine Le Pen received more than double the vote that Macron’s centrist list in the European parliamentary elections. However, even if National Rally does not get a majority, if it becomes the largest party in parliament then Macron might …

Macron calls snap election after EU setback: What’s at stake for France?
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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