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The Observer view on the French election and rightwing populism

Emmanuel Macron is expected to win but voter support for Marine Le Pen shows the threat of the far right must be tackled

The Guardian - UK

Closing in on Macron: Could Le Pen’s blandest campaign be her most successful yet?

Unruffled by defections and the rise of a far-right challenger, Marine Le Pen has steadied her ship in the final stretch of France’s presidential campaign, pulling ahead of rivals as she closes in on a replay of her 2017 duel with Emmanuel Macron.

France 24

Spooked by immigration, Islam and ‘woke’ ideas: Who are Éric Zemmour’s supporters?

Far-right polemicist Éric Zemmour has vowed to reverse the immigration he blames for undermining France’s identity and core values if he wins the country’s upcoming presidential election. FRANCE 24 spoke to his supporters who gathered by the thousands in Paris on Sunday.

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Economic fallout from Ukraine war could give Le Pen’s social-populist strategy an edge

As the economic impact of the war in Ukraine looms over French voters, Marine Le Pen’s social-populist appeal may give her a boost in the battle over second place that is taking place to the right of France’s presidential politics, despite her prominently pro-Russian stance prior to the invasion.

The Conversation

France's first-time voters: 'I'm sure I'll be filled with emotion when I get to the voting booth'

Noélie, 18, will be voting for the first time in France's presidential elections next month. The literature student hails from a family of left-wingers who aren't big voters. But Noélie has thrown herself wholeheartedly into the electoral race, campaigning for far-right pundit Éric Zemmour. As for voting? She can't wait.

France 24

French presidential candidates grilled over Ukraine war in faux debate

French President Emmanuel Macron and his seven leading challengers in the upcoming presidential election were quizzed on the war in Ukraine and Europe's looming energy crisis on Monday night in the first televised match-up ahead of the April 10 vote.

France 24

Zemmour hopes support from Le Pen's niece will boost his presidential ambitions

Far-right candidate Eric Zemmour presented Marion Maréchal as his new political ally on Sunday. The niece of National Rally leader Marine Le Pen officially joined the campaign in a move that may revive Zemmour's floundering bid for the French presidency.

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Ukraine war puts France’s NATO-sceptic presidential candidates in a tight spot

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed world affairs to the forefront of France’s presidential race, upending a campaign in which three of the five leading candidates are staunch critics of the US-led transatlantic alliance.

France 24

Macron to launch re-election race, as rivals face pro-Russia allegations

The war in Ukraine is the biggest international crisis to overshadow a presidential race in decades

The Guardian - UK

With Macron’s eyes on Ukraine, the far right is dominating the French election

Debates are focusing on crime, immigration and culture wars – but most voters are worried about the cost of living, says Cole Stangler, a journalist based in Paris

The Guardian - UK

French rightwing candidate mocked after dog joins her party

Valérie Pécresse hounded over allegations that dog named Douglas signed up for Les Républicains presidential primary

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: ‘If Johnson broke the law he must resign’

Lib Dems attempt to force publication of partygate report … concerns over an end to free Covid tests … and inside the Taliban’s return to power

The Guardian - AU

French reporter infiltrates campaign of far-right presidential candidate Éric Zemmour

Exclusive: Vincent Bresson says he witnessed casual racism and covert posts by ‘shadow Facebook army’

The Guardian - UK

‘Hang in there’: French far-right candidate Zemmour touts encouragement from Trump

Far-right presidential hopeful Éric Zemmour stole more thunder from his right-wing rival Marine Le Pen on Tuesday by touting a “long and friendly” conversation with Donald Trump, the former US president whose support Le Pen had long courted, but in vain.

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France 24

'Créolisation': Candidates clash on immigration, assimilation and identity

Presidential campaigns offer an abundance of catch phrases, whether slogans finessed by a candidate's team to deliver maximum impact or coined spontaneously on the trail. The proclamations – and gaffes – of presidential hopefuls bring texture to an election race and come to define a campaign, whether for a news…

The Guardian - UK

French elections 2022: what could happen when country heads to polls?

As France prepares to elect next president, nearly half of voters say they are still undecided

The Guardian - UK

Valérie Pécresse rally focuses on immigration as threat from rivals grows

Les Républicains’ presidential choice promises crackdown after defections to Macron and rise in far-right’s polling

France 24

Ukraine crisis highlights stark divisions among France's presidential candidates

The spectre of Russian invasion is fanning fears of war in Eastern Europe. In France, the Ukraine crisis is a hot political topic for the candidates jockeying for position ahead of April's presidential election. After all, Paris holds the rotating presidency of the European Union for the first six months…

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Le Pen family firm: reaching the end of the line?

Editorial: High-profile defections and the challenge of Éric Zemmour could leave Marine Le Pen with nowhere to go

Radio France Internationale

Far-right French presidential candidate Zemmour fined for racist comments

The Paris Criminal Court has slapped French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour with a 10,000 euro fine for racist hate speech after he called unaccompanied child migrants "thieves, murderers and rapists."

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