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Le Pen hails ‘historic victory’ as far-right secures senate group ahead of 2027 polls

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) has secured enough seats to form a parliamentary group in France’s Senate for the first time, marking a breakthrough for the party less than a year before the 2027 presidential election.

The Times of India · Sep 28

What Marine Le Pen’s senate wins mean for the far-right in France’s presidential elections

IN FOCUS: The National Rally quadrupled its number of seats in the Senate and the election was hailed a wild success by Marine Le Pen. James C. Reynolds explores what this means for French politics

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Why are France's top earners leaving and where are they going?

France lost a net total of 800 millionaires in 2025. While this outflow represents a tiny fraction of its total wealthy population, a range of factors are prompting them to leave.

Euronews · Jul 24

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Macron warns of shifting threat as France honours Paris attack victims

At a ceremony marking 10 years since the Paris attacks that killed 130 people, President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said France would do everything to stop any repeat of the violence, warning that the threat had changed even as the country remembered the lives lost.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 13, 2025

France commemorates a decade since Paris attacks scarred the nation

French President Emmanuel Macron began a day of commemoration ceremonies Thursday, 10 years on from France's worst attack, beginning at the first site targeted, the Stade de France just outside Paris.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 13, 2025

Vladimir Putin declares truce in Ukraine - but how many times has he broken ceasefire agreements?

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says Vladimir Putin has broken 25 peace agreements over the past decade

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

France's Ex-president Sarkozy On Trial Over Alleged Kadhafi Pact

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, convicted twice in separate cases since leaving office, goes on trial Monday charged with accepting illegal campaign financing in an alleged pact with the late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi.

International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025

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Bayrou: Macron's Longtime Comrade Facing Biggest Challenge

Francois Bayrou, one of few political heavyweights to have stood by French President Emmanuel Macron since he came to power in 2017, now faces his biggest challenge after finally being promoted to prime minister.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

France's Macron Accelerates Efforts To Break PM Deadlock

France has been without a permanent government since the July 7 legislative polls where the left formed the largest faction in a hung parliament with Macron's centrists and the far right comprising the other major groups.

Latin Times · Sep 2, 2024

Macron meets with former presidents, top politicians as search for PM continues

French President Emmanuel Macron is holding meetings with his predecessors and two senior politicians on Monday in his search to name the next prime minister. He promised to announce a new government leader this week, sources and media said.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2024

France's Macron Hosts Ex-presidents As Search For PM Narrows

French President Emmanuel Macron was to host former presidents Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande Monday as he weighed options for prime minister after inconclusive parliamentary polls, with one centre-left figure the apparent front-runner.

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2024

France honours WWII colonial troops shot dead by French army in Senegal

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders at the Thiaroye camp in Senegal during World War II. It comes as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over how their joint history is remembered.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 29, 2024

Former French President Francois Hollande Elected As Member Of Parliament

Former French President Francois Hollande makes a political comeback by winning a seat in the French parliament, citing concerns about the rise of the far-...

Final week of campaign before first round of French snap legislative elections

A week before the first round of voting in legislative elections, President Emmanuel Macron has promised “change”, as the far-right National Rally (RN) is expected to present details of its political programme, and the leftist New Popular Front alliance bickers over hard left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon’s bid to become Prime…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 24, 2024

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International Business Times · Jun 23, 2024

Macron Pledges 'Change' As French Far Right Eyes Parliament Rout

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday vowed a "change" of governing style regardless of who wins the snap elections he called, as fresh polls indicated his centrist party may once again be trounced by the far right.

International Business Times · Jun 22, 2024

Former French President Hollande Says Macron Ascendency 'Is Over'

French President Emmanuel Macron's ascendancy is "over", former head of state Francois Hollande told AFP Saturday, after his former protege called a snap election likely to hand massive gains to the far right.

France 24 · Jun 15, 2024

Former president Hollande makes surprise comeback in French election

Former French Socialist president Francois Hollande on Saturday said he will run for parliament again, the latest political twist after his successor Emmanuel Macron unexpectedly called snap legislative elections.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024

'No Limits' To Ukraine Support, Macron Tells Party Leaders

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said France would not rule out any option to support Ukraine two years into Russia's invasion, leaders of several major French political parties said.

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The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024

A ‘shobha yatra’ awaits French President Emmanuel Macron in Jaipur

A ‘shobha yatra’ or public procession in Jaipur is expected to be the highpoint of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the pink city. Upon arriving in Jaipur on Thursday afternoon, he will visit the Amber fort and the Jantar Mantar — both iconic tourist destinations of Rajasthan — before proceeding for…

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024

France Policemen On Trial Over 2017 Assault Of Black Man

Three policemen went on trial in France on Tuesday over an assault that inflicted severe rectal injuries to a black man during a stop and search in 2017 in a case that provoked shock across the country.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 12, 2023

French rallies against anti-Semitism 'a vital battle for national cohesion': PM

Thousands turned out on Sunday to march against anti-Semitism in Paris, and other cities, after days of bickering by political parties over who should take part and a surge in anti-Semitic incidents across France.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

French riots could spread to UK, ex president François Hollande says

Centre-left former president says ‘domino effect’ of social media does not respect borders

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Putin vs the West review: World leaders seem rightly shamefaced about how they got taken for a ride by Russian president

David Cameron and François Hollande are among the talking heads in this forensic analysis of European diplomacy in response to Putin’s aggression

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Putin vs the West review: World leaders seem rightly shamefaced about how they got taken for a ride by the Russian president

David Cameron and François Hollande are among the talking heads in this forensic analysis of European diplomacy in response to Putin’s aggression

Radio France Internationale · Sep 9, 2022

'Vive la difference': The Francophile Queen who was Britain's finest diplomat

Relations between Britain and France may have had their rocky moments, but Queen Elizabeth II had a “singular place" in the hearts of the French people – and she showed a soft spot for the country, too.

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