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A popular front against fascism emerges

There is a potent far-right movement that's threatening democratic governments all over the world

Salon

France voted against the far right – but what could happen next?

France does not have a reputation for coalitions in recent times, writes Chris Stevenson, so be prepared for weeks of negotiations

The Independent UK

French Leftist Coalition Wins Most Seats In Legislative Elections

Recent elections in France lead to a leftist coalition winning Parliament, creating uncertainty and challenges for governance.

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Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election

The protests came after the leftwing New Popular Front won 182 seats, blocking Marine Le Pen’s National Rally

The Independent UK

'I need the Tour de France to find myself again' – Wout van Aert surprised at suggestions of early exit

Belgian reflects on his state of form after the first week of the Tour

Cycling News

In a referendum on Le Pen, French voters said ‘non’. This opportunity must not be squandered

France may rediscover a taste for moderate social democracy – and find out that compromise is not a dirty word, says Paul Taylor, a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Macron asks Attal to stay as PM for now as France faces hung parliament

President seeks to ensure stability during transition after green-left alliance’s surprise electoral win

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French rugby chiefs suspend World Cup star Jaminet after racist remark in video

France full-back Melvyn Jaminet was on Monday facing an end to his international career after a video surfaced of him making a racist remark.

Radio France Internationale

Political paralysis looms in France after shock election result

With parliament roughly split into three blocs, it could take weeks for MPs in a typically conflictual system to build coalitions

The Guardian - UK

French legislative elections: 'Nation rallied against National Rally', historian says

"The nation rallied against the National Rally." That's the analysis from our political expert after France's legislative elections returned a hung parliament, with the far-right bloc finishing third. He says that France's left wing stood down its candidates where required, and that in the end the country as a whole…

France 24

What is the New Popular Front, surprise winner of the French election?

With a radical manifesto and an uneasy alliance, the left and green alliance has a difficult task ahead

The Guardian - UK

What happened in France's parliamentary election? Left-wing New Popular Front alliance takes the lead

The Left-wing New Popular Front alliance secured the most seats but did not win a majority, leaving the country with an uncertain future

Evening Standard

Jonas Vingegaard isn't going to race his Tour de France until terrain suits him – Philippa York Analysis

Our expert pundit looks back at the opening week and examines the state of play among the 'big four' GC favourites

Cycling News

'Not a lack of balls, just smart racing’ - Jonas Vingegaard responds to Evenepoel’s Tour de France criticism

‘I feel like I’m growing’ - says two-time defending Tour champion before rest day ride

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New Caledonia elects pro-independence candidate in French elections

The restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia has elected a pro-independence indigenous Kanak candidate to France’s parliament – the first since 1986 – in a move that could change the dynamic of negotiations over independence after weeks of deadly unrest.

Evening Standard

France XI vs Spain: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Euro 2024 semi-final today

Antoine Griezmann has been dropped as Didier Deschamps tweaks his forward line in search of goals

Cycling News

Key moments from the first week of the Tour de France, in pictures

Our pick of the defining images from stages 1 to 9 of the 2024 Tour de France

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Surprise win for French leftwing alliance keeps far right from power

Crowds rejoice in Paris as New Popular Front pushes Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally, who led the first round of voting, into third place. Plus, is rising at 5am really the secret to happiness?

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Evening Standard

Spain XI vs France: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Euro 2024 semi-final

La Roja forced into changes for heavyweight showdown

International Business Times

France In Turmoil As It Prepares To 'Host The World' For Olympics

France has been plunged into political turmoil three weeks before hosting the Olympics, making it hard to know who will be in key government positions when the Games open on July 26.

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Former French President Francois Hollande Elected As Member Of Parliament

Former French President Francois Hollande makes a political comeback by winning a seat in the French parliament, citing concerns about the rise of the far-...

France 24

Euro and French bonds slide as markets react to surprise left-wing surge in elections

After the New Popular Front left-wing alliance won the largest number of seats in France's National Assembly, investors have been assessing what this might mean for the French economy. In this edition, we look at what the market reaction to the surprise result has been and take a closer look…

Al Jazeera

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

After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week.

Fortune

France's leftist surge defies the business-friendly, AI-hungry climate CEOs had come to know

Leaders may now have to deal with new costs and complexity as old rules are battled in court.

Radio France Internationale

Russia steps up disinformation campaigns against French elections, Paris Olympics

With the Paris Olympics approaching and snap elections liable to deliver a new government, disinformation campaigns targeting France have gone into overdrive, cybersecurity experts warn. Many suspect that Russia is ultimately to blame.

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