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Macron has blocked left-wing choice for French PM – what happens next?

Left-wing alliance NFP has failed to secure cross-party backing for its choice for prime minister.

Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2024

Macron Rules Out Left-wing Government Amid Entrenched Deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ruled out naming a left-wing government to end the country's political deadlock, saying it would be a threat to "institutional stability".

International Business Times · Aug 26, 2024

Macron rejects left-wing government amid France’s political deadlock

After his party’s defeat in the July elections, Macron must decide who to nominate for prime minister.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2024

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Paris politics heats up as left pushes for power and impeachment

The heated fray of French politics has reignited since the close of the Olympics, with the hard left rallying for power and some factions even pushing to impeach President Emmanuel Macron.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20, 2024

France Seeks Government As PM Vows To 'Guard Against' Extremes

France's political parties scrambled Friday to break a parliamentary deadlock brought on by an inconclusive snap election, as the outgoing prime minister vowed to prevent any government with far-right or hard-left members.

International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024

In Paris, joy and creeping fears after French far right’s fall from grace

Le Pen’s National Rally dropped from first to third place in an election week, but its relative rise remains a worry.

Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2024

French Parties Scramble For Influence After Inconclusive Vote

French parties sought to project strength and gather allies on Tuesday, with the government adrift following an election in which no one political force claimed a clear majority.

International Business Times · Jul 9, 2024

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French election should teach UK the dangers of First Past the Post, warns ex-MEP

THE French election should act as a warning to the UK about the dangers of First Past the Post which would have led to a victory for Marine Le Pen…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2024

French election results: No party secured a majority, so what’s next?

How will President Emmanuel Macron appoint a new prime minister, and how will a hung parliament work?

Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2024

France voted against the far right – but what could happen next?

France does not have a reputation for coalitions in recent times, writes Chris Stevenson, so be prepared for weeks of negotiations

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election

The protests came after the leftwing New Popular Front won 182 seats, blocking Marine Le Pen’s National Rally

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament

After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week.

Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2024

Violence breaks out on streets of France as far-right National Rally loses to left-wing alliance in election

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal offers resignation after Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance comes in second place - but president asks him to stay on to ‘ensure stability’

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024

France Seeks Way Out Of Political 'Fog' After Far Right Defeat

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday was to start efforts to extract France from its most severe political uncertainty in decades after the left defeated the far right in elections with no group winning an absolute majority.

International Business Times · Jul 8, 2024

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International Business Times · Jul 7, 2024

French Leftist Leader Melenchon Says Left 'Ready To Govern'

The French left is "ready to govern", divisive hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon said Sunday, after predictions showed a broad left-wing alliance could be the largest group in parliament ahead of the far right.

International Business Times · Jul 7, 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.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2024

Leftist coalition wins most seats in French elections as far-right falls short

A COALITION on the left that came together unexpectedly ahead of France’s snap elections won the most parliamentary seats in the vote, according…

Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2024

Can left-centrist parties unite to block far-right win in French elections?

Left and centre blocs are scrambling to prevent an absolute win for National Rally via strategic alliance.

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Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2024

Far right wins in first round of French elections

Results show RN and allies took about 33% of votes; President Macron’s centrist alliance slumped to third with 20%.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 26, 2024

French PM, far-right chief clash in election debate exposing fierce tensions

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and the chief of the main far-right party Jordan Bardella clashed in an ill-tempered debate Tuesday that exposed fierce tensions less than a week ahead of the most polarising election in decades.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 24, 2024

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…

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 23, 2024

French Feminists March Against Far Right With Days Before Vote

Thousands of people turned out in France on Sunday for feminist demonstrations against the far right, which is expected to come out on top in June 30 snap elections, as parties sought to shore up support with days to go.

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.

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