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French voters back at polls in pivotal election that could force Macron to share power with hard right
The snap legislative elections in this nuclear-armed nation and major economy will influence the war in Ukraine, global diplomacy and Europe’s economic stability, and they’re almost certain to undercut French President...
French New Yorkers line up to vote in run-off election as right-wing National Rally tries to take majority
Hundreds of people voted in person on Saturday, showing up at the consulate as well at the tony private school Lycée Français de New York on East 75th Street and...
Rioting leftists besiege French capital after populist National Rally party victory
The streets of Paris became a war zone overnight Sunday as tens of thousands of left-wing rioters took to the streets in fiery opposition to the historic election victory by...
Le Pen, conservatives make huge gains in first round of France's snap elections
A right-wing party could seize power in France for the first time since the Nazis occupied the defeated country in World War II — with Marine Le Pen's National Rally...
France's Macron calls for snap election and dissolves Assembly after centrists lose to far-right party
French President Emanuel Macron said Sunday he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling a snap legislative election after his party suffered a heavy defeat in elections for the European...
Marine Le Pen's French right-wing party hands leadership to 27-year-old
Jordan Bardella, a 27-year-old of Italian descent, was chosen by party members as their new chief on Saturday.
French President Macron loses absolute parliamentary majority
Sunday’s legislative elections opened the door for unprecedented compromise in the nation’s parliament.
Emmanuel Macron cruises to second term in French presidential election
French President Emmanuel Macron is projected to win a second term, easily defeating right-wing challenger Marine Le Pen after polls closed.
Why French voters could elect a female Trump, far-right Marine LePen
Marine Le Pen, president of France? As France’s presidential elections close on April 24, the impossible has become a distinct possibility.
Emmanuel Macron to face far-right Marine Le Pen in French presidential runoff rematch
The two candidates will now face off against each other for a winner-takes-all vote on April 24, 2022.
Why this week’s French elections matter to the wider world
Twelve candidates are vying for the presidency -- including incumbent and favorite President Emmanuel Macron who is seeking a new term amid a challenge from the far-right.
A left-right coalition could take down Macron �� and do the same to Democrats here
France’s establishment has worries. But they’re worries that should be shared by our own. In short, the lousiness of the elites is coming back to haunt them.
Paris Opera director accused of bringing American-style 'cancel culture' to France
The Paris Opera has vowed to bring diversity to the famous ballet company, orchestra and dance school, further fueling the debate of American-style "cancel culture" entering France’s art scene. Alexander Neef, the...
Europe's center is collapsing and other commentary
Political scientist: Europe’s Shrinking Center “It is never clear how seriously one should take elections to the European Parliament,” quips Darel Paul at First Things, given its relatively puny budget...
Populist parties will achieve 'historic feat' in European elections: Le Pen
Populist parties will achieve "an historic feat" in next week's elections to the European Parliament, far-right French leader Marine Le Pen predicted Saturday. She said a coalition of nationalist parties...
France far-right leader ordered to undergo psychiatric tests
The leader of France’s far-right party was ordered to undergo psychiatric tests as part of a case into her sharing graphic images of ISIS atrocities. Marine Le Pen, the National...
French far-right party severs all ties with Marine Le Pen
PARIS — France's far-right National Front definitively severed its ties to firebrand founder Jean-Marie Le Pen on Sunday, as the nationalist party completes a makeover designed to revive its fortunes...
Bannon speaks at France’s far-right political party gathering
Former Trump administration adviser Steve Bannon told members of France’s far-right political party Saturday that “the tide of history is with us, and it will compel us to victory after...
Bannon to speak at National Front convention in France
PARIS - Former White House strategist Steve Bannon, a champion of Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda, will address the party congress of France’s far-right National Front on Saturday, a senior...
Why Marine Le Pen's loss is a win for Trump
The media are framing the defeat of Marine Le Pen in the French election as a defeat for President Trump and his brand of populist nationalism. The Washington Post reported...