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As France erupts, Europe's far right gains from fuel-price anger ahead of elections

The tractors rolling into the town of Gela on the southern tip of Europe are flying the Sicilian flag, emblazoned with Medusa, three bent legs and ears of wheat, a reminder of the island's role as a breadbasket

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Anger at rising fuel prices bolsters Europe's far right as unrest sweeps France

Rising fuel costs are piling pressure on households, businesses and governments across Europe, fuelling cost-of-living protests and bolstering the far right ahead of elections next year in countries including France, Italy and Poland. Some far-right parties are calling for a return to Russian energy.

France 24 · Oct 20

AfD victory exposes divisions in France’s far-right as National Rally stays silent

France’s far-right responded in markedly different ways to the AfD’s sweeping victory in Germany’s regional elections, with the National Rally (RN) maintaining a conspicuous silence on Monday while Éric Zemmour’s Reconquête openly celebrated the result.

Euronews · Sep 7

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The election campaign to replace Macron in France is heating up as the summer vacation season ends

The election campaign to replace Emmanuel Macron as France's president is gaining momentum

The Independent UK · Sep 1

France's local elections promise a preview of 2027 presidential poll

With a week to go before the first round, France's local elections on 15 and 22 March are shaping up as a key test for political parties ahead of next year's presidential poll.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 7

A French ‘referendum’ on the far right: Will Macron’s risky gamble pay off?

President is trying to push back against Le Pen’s party, but experts warn there is potential for strategy to backfire.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2024

Wilders' Win Sets 'Textbook' Example For European Populist Right: Analysts

Anti-EU, anti-immigration firebrand Geert Wilders' surprise victory in the Dutch general election this week shows right-wing populism's success in gobbling up support from traditional conservative parties and taking its pet themes mainstream, experts said.

International Business Times · Nov 24, 2023

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Angry and left behind: rural voters back French far-right in challenge for Macron

Marie-France Chouffeur, a 52-year old farm worker from a small town in central France, had never voted for the far-right before April's presidential election, when she backed National Rally (RN) leader Marine Le Pen against incumbent Emmanuel Macron.

Reuters · Jun 27, 2022

What is behind the rise of the far right in France?

Mainstreaming of far-right politics in France due to public ‘pessimism’ and acceptance of hardline views, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2022

French election: Five reasons why you should care about the vote

Purchasing power is top on many French voters’ minds in an election that includes far-left and far-right candidates.

Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2022

How has Emmanuel Macron changed France? Podcast

It’s been five years since Emmanuel Macron rocked the French political establishment with his victory in the 2017 presidential elections. France is now returning to the polls in April for two rounds of voting, with the next president due to be announced on April 24. Macron is the favourite to…

The Conversation · Mar 24, 2022

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