A French ‘referendum’ on the far right: Will Macron’s risky gamble pay off?
6 months, 1 week 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 a high-stakes attempt to regain credibility after Macron’s liberal Renaissance party trailed behind National Rally in second place with about half its level of support – just 14.6 percent. It’s about whether you truly want the far right to be in charge.” Ivaldi, who studies far-right and populist parties at Sciences Po’s Centre for Political Research, said Macron wants voters to think twice before casting a ballot for the National Rally when the far right has a real shot at power. The National Rally not only tapped into discontent with Macron’s government but also built support throughout the years around issues that matter to voters, including migration, security and the economy, Ivaldi said.

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J’accuse: Macron’s reckless part in Barnier’s downfall
2 weeks, 4 days ago

J’accuse: Macron’s reckless part in Barnier’s downfall

The Independent  

If France was expecting president Emmanuel Macron to try to dispel the sense of crisis following the collapse of the government, it had another think coming. In what seemed an impetuous – even reckless – response to the European elections in June, Macron dissolved the National Assembly and called new parliamentary elections, which only made matters worse. It could also …

Barnier voted out in no-confidence motion: Three charts to explain France’s political uncertainty
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Barnier voted out in no-confidence motion: Three charts to explain France’s political uncertainty

The Hindu  

France’s current crisis is the second in only six months when French president Emmanuel Macron called a snap election in July to reiterate his government’s strength. Selecting the Prime Minister Since no party won a majority, Mr. Macron had to find a candidate who can withstand no-confidence motions in the future by garnering enough support. After negotiations across the board …

French President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days
2 weeks, 6 days 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?
2 weeks, 6 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks, 2 days 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 leader Marine Le Pen faces court on charges of embezzling EU funds
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Far-right leader Le Pen says France is in a political ‘quagmire’ 9 days before Olympics start
5 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Emmanuel Macron's election gamble foiled the far right, but threw France into political chaos
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Nightmare for Macron as his election manoeuvring pushes Le Pen into THIRD place... only for 'French Jeremy Corbyn's' hard-left coalition to claim victory and vow €150bn spending, sparking political ch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nightmare for Macron as his election manoeuvring pushes Le Pen into THIRD place... only for 'French Jeremy Corbyn's' hard-left coalition to claim victory and vow €150bn spending, sparking political ch

Daily Mail  

Emmanuel Macron has traded one nightmare for another, preventing Marine Le Pen's hard-right National Rally from winning France's parliamentary elections yesterday but instead paving the way for a hard-left alliance to emerge victorious. Founder of left-wing party La France Insoumise Jean-Luc Melenchon gestures following the first results of the second round of France's legislative election at La Rotonde Stalingrad in …

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 left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Moment champagne swigging National Rally members react to shock French exit poll that predicts Marine Le Pen's party miss out on government
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 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. …

Mbappé warns of ‘catastrophic’ political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government
5 months, 3 weeks 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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, …

France soccer player Koundé ‘disappointed’ at election results with far-right close to taking power
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Macron camp divided as far-right National Rally takes one step closer to power in Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron camp divided as far-right National Rally takes one step closer to power in Paris

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. Gabriel Attal, the prime minister …

At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Macron gambled with the French election and the far-right – but there is still hope
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Who is Jordan Bardella? Marine Le Pen’s 28-year-old protege who made Macron call snap election
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

Marine Le Pen: How the National Rally leader redefined the party ahead of the French election
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

‘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 …

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
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Huff Post  

French far right leader Marine Le Pen casts her ballot for the first round of the parliamentary election, Sunday, June 30, 2024 in Henin-Beaumont, northern France. Thibault Camus via AP PARIS — 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 …

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 …

Who is Jordan Bardella, France’s far-right star eyeing the premiership?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Jordan Bardella, France’s far-right star eyeing the premiership?

Al Jazeera  

The 28-year-old National Rally president, Le Pen’s protege, has enjoyed a meteoric rise that could go further in the upcoming snap election. The snap election, Macron’s riskiest gamble, could usher in a period of uncomfortable “cohabitation” between a hard-right prime minister in charge of the domestic agenda and a liberal president overseeing foreign affairs. According to a biography written by …

Macron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentum
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

High-stakes French legislative election hits torrid final stretch before first-round voting begins
5 months, 3 weeks ago

High-stakes French legislative election hits torrid final stretch before first-round voting begins

Associated Press  

PARIS — With their own and France’s fates in the balance, candidates were making their last campaign pushes Friday for the first round of voting in a pivotal and polarizing legislative election in which the centrist government of President Emmanuel Macron risks a potentially fatal beating at the hands of the surging far right. With pollsters indicating that the anti-immigration …

Macron’s election gamble ignited a much-needed flame in the French left
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron’s election gamble ignited a much-needed flame in the French left

Al Jazeera  

The New Popular Front, and its message of hope and unity, is a powerful antidote to the despair and fear that the far right thrives on. President Emmanuel Macron’s gamble to call snap legislative elections in response to his party’s humiliating defeat against the far right in the June 9 European Parliament elections spurred the left into action and unity. …

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 …

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

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