After a big loss in voting for the European Parliament, President Emmanuel Macron has gambled on new elections in France.
By Katrin Bennhold, Roger Cohen, Clare Toeniskoetter, Will Reid, Eric Krupke, Devon Taylor, Rowan Niemisto, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, Pat McCusker, Dan Powell and
The region along the northwest coast has few immigrants and little crime or unemployment, but the far-right National Rally has made inroads saying that all three are coming.
By Catherine Porter and
Many long considered Marine Le Pen’s party too extreme to be anywhere close to power. Now, the party could win a parliamentary election — and fill the prime minister’s seat.
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If he becomes prime minister after snap elections, Jordan Bardella, the party’s president, said he would represent all. But he also said dual citizens should not hold some “sensitive” jobs.
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In France, as in the United States, feelings harden against immigrants, and President Emmanuel Macron and President Biden take note.
By Roger Cohen
Executives challenged the anti-immigration policies of the far-right candidate Jordan Bardella and spending plans by a left-wing coalition at a packed gathering in Paris.
By Liz Alderman
The rebuke for breaking European Union rules that require strict financial discipline comes two weeks before French voters head to the polls for parliamentary elections.
By Liz Alderman
A newly formed left-wing coalition called on demonstrators to stop Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party from taking power in upcoming elections.
By Catherine Porter and Liz Alderman
Investors worry about a possible debt crisis in the country as polls show the far right could be brought to the brink of power in less than a month.
By Liz Alderman
An overwhelming outpouring of tributes felt like a quest for some anchor in shared memory.
By Roger Cohen
In calling snap elections, Emmanuel Macron has taken a dangerous gamble.
By Cole Stangler
The French president called on people of good will to come together to defend the Republic in the snap election he decided to call.
By Roger Cohen
Moody’s ratings agency warned of a downgrade on French debt, saying the move could worsen France’s finances by creating “a polarized political environment.”
By Liz Alderman
The announcement by the head of the Republicans was a historic break with his party’s policy as dismay spread over a snap election.
By Roger Cohen and Aurelien Breeden
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