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How France's far-right National Rally finally hooked the women's vote

It came as little surprise when Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) won the 9 June European parliamentary elections in France, but the number of women backing the anti-immigration party – up 10 percent since 2019 – is a turnabout. Have women found a voice in the RN or are…

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Jordan Bardella's Rise In French Politics

Jordan Bardella's Rise In French Politics

Jordan Bardella's rise in French politics challenges Macron amid economic concerns and right-wing populism.

Macron calling snap elections could leave France in chaos, Sarkozy warns

Macron calling snap elections could leave France in chaos, Sarkozy warns

Ex-president says decision to hold vote after upheaval of European parliamentary ballot is ‘major risk’ for country

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Fears of far-right takeover spur widespread protests across France

Marches against a far-right surge were staged in cities across France on Saturday – with hundreds of thousands of people calling on the nation to derail the anti-immigration National Rally’s hopes of taking control of parliament in upcoming snap elections.

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French Right-Wing Turmoil: Leaders Ousted, Alliances Formed And Broken

France's right-wing politics witness upheaval as National Rally gains power, causing internal strife and uncertainty in the upcoming legislative election.

Court overturns move to expel Ciotti as head of France's Republicans party

A Paris court has overturned a decision by France's conservative Republicans party (LR) to expel Eric Ciotti as leader in a move that could boost the far-right National Rally ahead of snap parliamentary elections.

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'Probably more EU integration to come,' former WTO chief Pascal Lamy says

Pascal Lamy, a 77-year-old "globalist" Frenchman who has staked his decades-long career on the idea that more Europe is always better than less, has told FRANCE 24 he's hopeful that the solid gains by hard-right and Eurosceptic parties in the EU elections will spur Europe's 500 million citizens to build…

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France at a crossroads: Is the far right on the verge of power?

France at a crossroads: Is the far right on the verge of power?

Charles de Gaulle famously complained that governing a country with 246 kinds of cheese was all but impossible. Less known is what De Gaulle said just before that: "Only peril can bring the French together". President Emmanuel Macron had peril on his mind when he stunned his compatriots by calling…

French stock market plummets amid fears of far right election win

French stock market plummets amid fears of far right election win

CAC 40 index has its worst week since March 2022 after Macron’s decision to call snap elections

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Leading French Left-winger Glucksmann Backs New Left Alliance

Leading French Left-winger Glucksmann Backs New Left Alliance

Leading left-wing French politician Raphael Glucksmann on Friday threw his weight behind a new coalition of the left in the run-up to historic elections, while far-right powerhouse Marine Le Pen pledged a "national unity government" if her party wins the snap polls.

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

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

President is trying to push back against Le Pen’s party, but experts warn there is potential for strategy to backfire.

Why are Europeans – including the young – being pushed to the far right?

Why are Europeans – including the young – being pushed to the far right?

In Europe, the slogan “never again fascism” is one that still resonates. The death and destruction wrought by hyper-nationalist, authoritarian states in the first half of the 20th century still haunts the nightmares of successive generations.

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French elections: who are the key players and what is at stake?

French elections: who are the key players and what is at stake?

Emmanuel Macron’s snap legislative poll could have big consequences, even propelling the far-right National Rally into government

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French conservatives in chaos after leader ousted over far-right pact

French conservatives in chaos after leader ousted over far-right pact

France's right-wing Republicans party (LR) has voted to remove leader Eric Ciotti after he promised an electoral alliance with the far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of snap parliamentary elections at the end of June. With RN posting historically strong results in last week's EU polls, the traditional right has seen…

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French far-right: could early school troubles of some National Rally voters explain the party’s appeal?

Low educational attainment is one of the factors most predictive of voting for France’s far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National, previously known as the Front National). Beyond this statistical observation, studies find that voters’ educational trajectories are often troubled, relatively short and difficult. There is thus a distant or even defiant…

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Macron calls on French parties to form alliance against far-right National Rally

President says snap election he has called is ‘a test of truth between those who choose to strengthen their own hand and those who chose to strengthen the hand of France’

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Macron urges French parties to unite against far-right National Rally

President warns against ‘spirit of defeatism’ as country prepares for snap vote to clarify far-right surge in support

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France's Macron defends snap elections, lays out battle plan to defeat far right

President Emmanuel Macron has defended his decision to call snap elections and unveiled plans that aim to secure a ‘clear majority’ for the rest of the five-year term and counter the far-right National Rally after its strong showing in last weekend's European elections vote.

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Emmanuel Macron defends snap election and calls for moderate parties to unite against far right – as it happened

French president says calling snap election was the only path forward after the far right’s success in the EU elections

Macron says he called snap elections to prevent rise of far right in 2027 presidential vote

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he had called legislative elections in a bid to prevent the far right from winning the presidency in 2027 when his second and final term ends. He called on all French parties “able to say no to extremes” to unite ahead of the…

European Parliament at crossroads as right-wing parties triumph in EU vote

While the centre-right European People’s Party remains the largest bloc, analysts say a shift to the right is likely.

'Rish, I didn't have a dish': Sunak blasted as Conservative Party launches manifesto

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 12: France's Les Républicains party leader Eric Ciotti has backed an alliance with the far-right National Rally. The move is causing outrage within his party, with many calling for his resignation. Also, the UK's Conservative Party has launched its manifesto ahead of the general election.…

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French conservative party leader backs alliance with Le Pen's far-right National Rally

The leader of France's conservative Republicans party on Tuesday said he backed an alliance with the far-right National Rally in snap legislative elections, triggering a crisis within his own party and fury from the government.

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French centre-right leader says he wants election alliance with far-right of Le Pen

Announcement shocks colleagues in the Republicans party on the mainstream right

France's National Rally Gains Momentum Ahead Of Parliamentary Elections

France's National Rally faces opposition alliances in the lead-up to crucial parliamentary elections.

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