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French MPs back Macron associate to run Bank of France

France has a record number of presidential hopefuls. Will any of them be able to hold back the far right?

Leftwing voters in Paris rally for unity to prevent the far right National Rally from gaining power ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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France's ex-minister Retailleau to run for president

Inside France: Family-friendly France, American tech boycott and Minitel

French politics is volatile with shifting alliances ahead of local elections and the 2027 presidential race, with the far-right likely to reach the second round.

4 months ago

France to select 'united left' candidate to face far-right in 2027 elections

French left parties plan a united primary to choose a single 2027 presidential candidate to avoid vote-splitting and counter the far-right.

France's centrist ex-PM Gabriel Attal, 37, says running for president

Gabriel Attal announced he will run for president in 2027, aiming to lead France’s centrist camp against far-right politics.

French MPs back Macron associate to run Bank of France

Emmanuel Moulin was approved by French lawmakers to lead the central bank despite majority opposition, with rules requiring three-fifths of votes to block the appointment.

France has a record number of presidential hopefuls. Will any of them be able to hold back the far right?

Leftwing voters in Paris rally for unity to prevent the far right National Rally from gaining power ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

France news

France's ex-minister Retailleau to run for president

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Inside France: Family-friendly France, American tech boycott and Minitel

4 months ago

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France to select 'united left' candidate to face far-right in 2027 elections

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Macron under pressure over reparatory justice for France's role in slave trade

Macron faces growing pressure to formally discuss reparatory justice for France’s enslavement legacy as international actions and domestic racism concerns intensify.

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The die isn't cast: France is pessimistic, but not doomed to far-right rule | Joseph de Weck

France is experiencing familiar fatalism as polls suggest the far-right National Rally could win the 2027 presidential election.

Inside France: Apero chat, dangerous dogs and how poor are 'the Europeans'?

Political groups in France are setting informal deadlines for choosing 2027 presidential candidates amid growing skepticism about proposed legislation and intensifying campaign maneuvering.

The die isn't cast: France is pessimistic, but not doomed to far-right rule | Joseph de Weck

France is experiencing familiar fatalism as polls suggest the far-right National Rally could win the 2027 presidential election.

Inside France: Apero chat, dangerous dogs and how poor are 'the Europeans'?

Political groups in France are setting informal deadlines for choosing 2027 presidential candidates amid growing skepticism about proposed legislation and intensifying campaign maneuvering.

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French former foreign minister returns gifted statues

Bourgi had said they were bought for €75,000 and €50,000 but de Villepin's entourage estimated that the price was 'four to five times lower'.

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France's Jean-Luc Melenchon announces 2027 presidential bid

Jean-Luc Melenchon will run for president in 2027, emphasizing the urgency to oppose war and address economic and social crises.

France's hard-left leader Melenchon confirms presidential run

Jean-Luc Mélenchon will run for the French presidency in 2027, emphasizing unity against war and social crises.

France's Jean-Luc Melenchon announces 2027 presidential bid

Jean-Luc Melenchon will run for president in 2027, emphasizing the urgency to oppose war and address economic and social crises.

France's hard-left leader Melenchon confirms presidential run

Jean-Luc Mélenchon will run for the French presidency in 2027, emphasizing unity against war and social crises.

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Hosepipe bans, tax help, and driving offences: 6 essential articles for life in France

Check local water restrictions in France to avoid penalties during summer droughts.

1 month ago

OPINION: France's traditional conservatives will not stop the Far Right in 2027

Bruno Retailleau has been chosen as the candidate for Les Republicains in the 2027 presidential election, reflecting a shift from traditional Gaullism.

OPINION: Primaries cannot save France from a Trumpian future

France's mainstream parties are considering a united candidate to counter the rising Far Right in the 2027 presidential elections.

Inside France: More election fever, stained glass and Violette Morris

France's 2027 presidential race is heating up following local elections, with concerns about the far right's potential success.

1 month ago

OPINION: Primaries cannot save France from a Trumpian future

France's mainstream parties are considering a united candidate to counter the rising Far Right in the 2027 presidential elections.

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Inside France: More election fever, stained glass and Violette Morris

France's 2027 presidential race is heating up following local elections, with concerns about the far right's potential success.

PODCAST: The verdict on what the local election results mean for France

The podcast analyzes the results of French local elections and their implications for the 2027 presidential election.

French political parties look for alliances ahead of final round of local elections

French political parties negotiate strategic alliances before Sunday's municipal election runoffs in major cities, with far-right and radical-left gains reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Why France's local elections are important ahead of the presidential race

France's March 15-22 municipal elections serve as a critical test of the far-right National Rally's strength and political alliances before the 2027 presidential election.

French political parties look for alliances ahead of final round of local elections

fromwww.independent.co.uk

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Why France's local elections are important ahead of the presidential race

France's March 15-22 municipal elections serve as a critical test of the far-right National Rally's strength and political alliances before the 2027 presidential election.

French hard-left firebrand sparks row with 'antisemitic' Epstein jibe

Jean-Luc Melenchon faced antisemitism accusations after mocking the pronunciation of 'Epstein' at a Lyon rally, prompting widespread political condemnation and calls from left-wing politicians to distance themselves from the LFI leader.