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French investigators open inquiry into finances of 2022 Le Pen campaign

Prosecutors to investigate allegations of embezzlement, forgery and fraud during failed presidential election bid
France’s aversion to coalitions means any new government risks early collapse

Snap election brings three roughly equal blocs and unwillingness to compromise or form ‘unnatural alliances’
The left in France has beaten back the far right. This is how we do the same in the UK

Owen Jones

France isn’t out of the danger zone, but coherent action by the left brought hope. The same can happen here, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
Britain is suddenly a beacon of stability in Europe – now it’s France that’s in turmoil

Timothy Garton Ash

Sunday’s surprising election result prompted an international sigh of relief, but Emmanuel Macron’s gamble has weakened him and Europe, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash

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