The Latest Breaking News from France

Get ready for a scary fortnight in French politics: a Le Pen presidency really is possible

The race for the Elysée could end up as a horror story for anyone who cares about the wellbeing of France or Europe, says journalist John Lichfield

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2022

Emmanuel Macron: why France's economy may secure his re-election

Emmanuel Macron remains ahead in the polls after the first round of the French presidential election, even if a second term is not the formality that it appeared to be a couple of months ago. With the world going through turbulent times as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2022

Will French presidential election be a case of 'plus ca change, moins ca change?' -- 5 things to watch as nation heads to the poll

With polls suggesting a narrowing gap among the front-runners, French voters will begin the two-stage process of choosing a president on April 10, 2022.

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2022

Why this week's French elections matter to the wider world

With war singing the European Union's eastern edge, French voters will make a choice in a presidential election that will have an impact beyond the country's borders

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

Travel rules for Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Portugal explained

Covid rules seem to always be changing, so here are the latest set of restrictions

Bristol Post · Apr 8, 2022

French voters in COVID-hit Shanghai unable to cast ballots in Sunday election

French citizens under lockdown in COVID-hit Shanghai will be unable to vote at a city polling station in Sunday's tightly contested first round of the presidential election, France's embassy in Beijing said on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

West Ham will be ready for hostile Lyon atmosphere with European dream on line, says Craig Dawson

Craig Dawson says West Ham will be ready for a hostile reception in France next week when they look to finish the job against Lyon and continue their Europa League dream.

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2022

French election: who are the candidates running against Emmanuel Macron?

On April 10, 48 million French will be asked to vote in the first round of France’s 2022 presidential election. Of the 12 candidates, only two will qualify for the second-round runoff taking place on April 24. These are the candidates in the running.

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2022

Police hunting for man who left a parcel bomb at Toulouse Cathedral

Police forces were hunting for a man who left a parcel bomb in the Cathedral of Toulouse, Southwestern France, on Friday, ahead of the first round of voting in France's presidential race on April 10, police said.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

Wales to celebrate another centurion as Helen Ward to hit 100 caps in World Cup qualifier against France

Wales face France in a World Cup qualifier in Llanelli

Wales Online · Apr 8, 2022