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Former French PM Launches New Party Two Years Before Presidential Election

Former French prime minister Dominique de Villepin has announced the launch of his own political party named Humanist France (La France humaniste), two years before the country's presidential election is set to take place.

International Business Times · Jun 24, 2025

'Whistleblower' files complaint against French presidential hopeful

A civil servant has filed a legal complaint against French presidential hopeful Edouard Philippe over alleged influence peddling in the northern city of Le Havre where he is mayor, a lawyer said late Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 24, 2025

Who could be on the ballot for the 2027 French presidential election?

While Emmanuel Macron's departure is still a long way off, the municipal elections of 2026 will see French political parties kick-start their campaigning for the presidential election of 2027. But with some likely contenders already beginning to emerge, we take a look at who could be on the ballot in…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 9, 2025

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Five Takeaways From Marine Le Pen Verdict

The conviction of French far right leader Marine Le Pen and immediate ban on standing for political office has stunned her movement, sparked impassioned reactions abroad and added further uncertainty to the 2027 presidential race.

International Business Times · Apr 1, 2025

Probe into French government's handling of Covid ends with no indictments

The judicial inquiry into the French government's handling of the Covid-19 crisis is over, with no indictments for former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe or health ministers Agnes Buzyn and Olivier Veran.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2024

Macron, Ex-PM Remember Bloody Liberation Of French Port

Emmanuel Macron and his former prime minister Edouard Philippe, who hopes to succeed the French president after the 2027 election, made a rare joint public appearance on Thursday to remember eighty years since the liberation of a French port from Nazi occupation.

International Business Times · Sep 12, 2024

Macron makes rare appearance with ex-PM and Élysée hopeful Edouard Philippe

Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2024

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Former French PM Edouard Philippe announces 2027 presidential bid

France’s former prime minister Edouard Philippe on Tuesday announced he would run in the 2027 presidential elections in a widely expected move. This comes amid an unprecedented political crisis with President Emmanuel Macron under pressure to name a new head of government.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 4, 2024

Disaster Averted, Macron Still Faces Trouble Ahead

President Emmanuel Macron has avoided his nightmare scenario of the far right coming to power in France but still faces an unprecedented challenge steering his country and the remainder of his presidency through an uncertain future.

International Business Times · Jul 7, 2024

French PM Urges United Front To Stop Far-right Takeover

France's prime minister on Wednesday urged voters to form a united front to block the far right in legislative elections, warning the anti-immigration party of Marine Le Pen was the only faction capable of winning an absolute majority.

International Business Times · Jul 3, 2024

Police raid ex-French PM's office in Le Havre as part of corruption inquiry

French police have searched the mayoral offices of former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe as part of a preliminary probe into possible corruption and financial wrongdoings.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 3, 2024

Macron Unleashes Political Revamp, Appoints New PM

French President Emmanuel Macron unveils a political reset by replacing Prime Minister, signaling a new era in French politics. Change is in the air!

Macron posied to reshuffle govenment following year of unpopular reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron could choose a new prime minister as soon as this Monday, as he seeks a new look for a widely criticised government.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2024

French Interior Minister Drops Presidential Ambition, Backs Ex-PM

France's powerful Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has indicated he is no longer interested in running for the presidency in 2027, saying that former prime minister Edouard Philippe is best placed to succeed Emmanuel Macron.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023

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Radio France Internationale · Nov 17, 2023

French senator in custody on suspicion of spiking MP's drink

French senator Joel Guerriau was taken into police custody Friday on suspicion of drugging an MP with a view to assaulting her.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2022

French former PM summoned in inquiry into the management of the Covid-19 pandemic

France's former prime minister Edouard Philippe has been summoned to appear before the Court of Justice of the Republic (CJR) later this month. He risks an indictment for possible offenses linked to the government's management of the Covid-19 epidemic

Reuters · Jun 19, 2022

What awaits Macron? Ruling majority, hung parliament, or cohabitation

French President Emmanuel Macron may find himself without a ruling majority during his second term and unable to push through his economic reform agenda with a free hand after a new left-wing alliance did well in the first round of voting.

France 24 · Jun 13, 2022

Majority, hung parliament or ‘cohabitation’: Macron’s prospects uncertain after tight election

French President Emmanuel Macron may find himself without a ruling majority during his second term and deprived of the ability to push through his economic reform agenda after Sunday’s first round of parliamentary elections saw his ruling coalition tied with a new left-wing alliance.

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Reuters · Jun 13, 2022

What awaits Macron? Ruling majority, hung parliament, or cohabitation

French President Emmanuel Macron may find himself without a ruling majority during his second term and deprived of the ability to push through his economic reform agenda with a free hand after a new left-wing alliance did well in the first round of voting.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2022

Wanted: woman with green credentials for worst job in France

It is known in France as the political job from hell.

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