The storyline in the race for the French presidency
2 years, 8 months ago

The storyline in the race for the French presidency

The Hindu  

French writer and poet Michel Houellebecq’s controversial, yet mordantly funny, 2015 novel Soumission depicts the age-old dilemma of French society. Mr. Macron set himself up for conflict with those who refused to be vaccinated, “ramping up his rhetoric against France’s minority of non-vaccinated people — less than 10% of the population — in part as a way of setting the political battle lines for the election”, as The Guardian reported. Many critics have seen Mr. Macron’s first term as “gloomy” for French Muslims. Le Pen is Mr. Macron’s closest rival ahead of the first round this time around. Well, in ‘Anéantir’, Mr. Macron — while not named — is perceived to be the winner in 2022.

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Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen’s far-right RN party?
2 weeks, 1 day 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
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 …

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 …

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

Amid present political uncertainty, France celebrates its national day
5 months, 1 week ago

Amid present political uncertainty, France celebrates its national day

The Hindu  

France celebrated military victories of the past at its annual Bastille Day parade on July 14, while its present political future appeared far from clear. But behind the pomp — itself in a reduced format while Olympic preparations blocked the traditional Champs Elysees route — France’s tense search for a government appeared to be at a stalemate. All eyes were …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

French protesters turn out to oppose far-right shift ahead of snap election
6 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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 …

France’s Republicans leader wants to form ‘alliance’ with Le Pen’s NR
6 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s Republicans leader wants to form ‘alliance’ with Le Pen’s NR

Al Jazeera  

France’s conservative Republicans party chairman Eric Ciotti has called for a country-wide alliance between his party’s candidates and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally in forthcoming parliamentary elections. Ciotti spoke to RN party leaders Le Pen and Jordan Bardella before announcing the move, which he said was aimed at ensuring the Republicans can secure enough seats to still form a …

Macron hopes to contain far right in national elections after it surged in EU vote. It’s a risky bet
6 months, 2 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, 2 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 dissolves the French parliament and calls a snap election after defeat in EU vote
6 months, 2 weeks 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 far right may win big in the EU elections. That’s worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Macron pins hopes on ‘poster boy’ prime minister as he trails Le Pen
7 months ago

Macron pins hopes on ‘poster boy’ prime minister as he trails Le Pen

The Telegraph  

Mr Bardella, who took over the party leadership from his mentor, is key to Ms Le Pen’s strategy; he is a gifted communicator of immigrant origin with a growing following on TikTok. “In the space of a few seconds, we’ve gone from a dual border where everyone is going to be checked to ‘we’re increasing random checks a bit’”, Mr …

Marine Le Pen ‘would win majority’ if French election was held now
9 months, 1 week 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 …

French protesters ask Macron not to sign off on an immigration law with a far-right footprint
11 months ago

French protesters ask Macron not to sign off on an immigration law with a far-right footprint

Associated Press  

PARIS — Tens of thousands of people marched in the streets of cities across France on Sunday to call on President Emmanuel Macron not to sign into law tough new legislation on immigration that they say bears the footprint of the far right and betrays French values. The timing of the protests was critical, coming four days before the Constitutional …

France’s Macron defends divisive immigration bill and denies it marks tilt by government to right
1 year ago

France’s Macron defends divisive immigration bill and denies it marks tilt by government to right

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that a contentious immigration bill negotiated with conservatives is imperfect and needs some fixes but is “what the French wanted,” and is not a victory for the far-right. Critics claim the bill in part mimics the far-right party’s long-standing demand for “national preference” by which the French, not foreigners, must profit from …

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

Why is the far right gaining ground in France?

Al Jazeera  

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

France's anti-immigration far right gets boost from riots over police killing of teen
1 year, 5 months ago

France's anti-immigration far right gets boost from riots over police killing of teen

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We know the causes” of France’s unrest, Bruno Retailleau, head of the …

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 …

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