French trade union boss hints at protests during Olympics if left is kept from power Emmanuel Macron is in denial about the result of France’s snap election, leader of the CGT union says The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
Germany’s AfD and extremist allies set up second EU parliament far-right group Europe of Sovereign Nations group could prove more extreme than existing Fidesz-National Rally grouping The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024
Macron Awaits 'Republican' Majority For New Prime Minister Decision French President Macron delays prime minister selection until 'Republican' majority established in National Assembly following inconclusive legislative ele... Top News · Jul 11, 2024
French Voters Embrace Diversity In Parliamentary Election Results France's recent election outcome rejected far-right forces, but concerns linger over rising racism and discrimination in society. Top News · Jul 11, 2024
People of diverse backgrounds in France welcome far right's defeat, but fear a rise in hate speech For many French voters of diverse backgrounds, last Sunday’s parliamentary election results were a relief The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
French election leaves far-right National Rally down but not out France's snap elections didn't result in the thundering parliamentary majority the National Rally wanted. But while tactical voting by the left and centre kept the far-right party out of power yet again, analysts say its gains should not be underestimated. Radio France Internationale · Jul 11, 2024
'Contained but not stopped': French far right takes record number of seats in parliament Marine Le Pen on Wednesday said her far-right National Rally party’s accession to power was only "postponed", despite its third-place finish in the July 7 second round of the legislative elections. Although the party elected a record number of deputies to the National Assembly, its weaknesses were also exposed during… France 24 · Jul 10, 2024
France’s Macron slams Israeli minister’s backing of Marine Le Pen Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli publicly supported Marine Le Pen before France’s recent election. Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2024
French election: it’s impossible to know what sort of government might emerge from the current state of chaos There were scenes of joy at the Place de la République in Paris when many thousands of people who were gathered to wait for the result of recent French election discovered that Marine Le Pen’s far-right coalition has not succeeded in taking control of the national assembly. Many outside the… The Conversation · Jul 10, 2024
What is the New Popular Front, surprise winner of France's election? Formed in haste to keep the far right out of power, the left-wing New Popular Front defied expectations to take the lead in snap elections and become the biggest bloc in France's new parliament. Who is in the alliance? What do they stand for? And now that the immediate danger… Radio France Internationale · Jul 10, 2024
Macron urges new mainstream coalition, Leftist alliance warns against ‘machinations’ Several lawmakers from the New Popular Front have reacted to Macron’s letter calling for mainstream parties to form a coalition by saying that he should accept the leftist alliance’s pick for prime minister and allow the bloc to form a government. The newly elected MPs see the president’s “machinations” as… France 24 · Jul 10, 2024
Le Pen, Orban and the ‘Patriots for Europe’: Is the EU being undermined from within? Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party this week joined forces with the camp of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to form a powerful new far-right bloc in the EU parliament. The group, Patriots for Europe, will be led by Jordan Bardella, Le Pen’s 28-year-old protégé. With 84 EU lawmakers… France 24 · Jul 9, 2024
French investigators probe far-right leader Le Pen's 2022 campaign finances French investigators are looking into far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's 2022 campaign finances for an election she lost to President Emmanuel Macron, prosecutors said on Tuesday. Radio France Internationale · Jul 9, 2024
Le Pen and Orban forces unite in EU parliament forming new far-right bloc Marine Le Pen's National Rally formed an alliance with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's political group in the European Parliament on Monday, establishing a new far-right faction. This move came just one day after Le Pen's party experienced an unexpected setback in French legislative elections. Radio France Internationale · Jul 9, 2024
International Business Times · 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.
Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2024 French prosecutors investigate alleged ‘illegal financing’ by Marine Le Pen and far-Right National Rally party Ms Le Pen is already facing up to 10 years in prison and a ban on standing for elected office if she is found guilty following an embezzlement trial
Salon · Jul 8, 2024 French elections win for climate science "We have avoided a catastrophe,” said Alain Fischer, president of the French Academy of Sciences
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024 ‘It’s going to be a mess’: uncertainty tempers election relief in Lyon Surprise result ‘restores hope’ but politicians urged to heed warning after far-right National Rally falls short
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024 Le Pen and Orbán join forces in European parliament far-right alliance The group, styled Patriots for Europe, becomes the third-largest force and largest-ever far-right bloc assembly
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024 The far right seemed to have a lock on France's legislative elections. Here's why it didn't it win French far-right leader Marine Le Pen appeared to be nearer to power than ever last week after her National Rally party triumphed in the opening round of legislative elections
France 24 · Jul 8, 2024 France's National Rally to lead new right-wing group at EU parliament A day after coming in third place in France's snap legislative elections, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Pally party struck an alliance with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the EU parliament.
International Business Times · Jul 8, 2024 Le Pen And Orban Far-right Groups Unite In EU Parliament Marine Le Pen's party on Monday teamed up with the camp of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to launch a new far-right camp in the EU parliament, a day after being dealt a surprise defeat in French elections.
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
Reason · Jul 8, 2024 Ticket Change? Plus: Journalists shilling for Biden, Zyn imitators pissing off regulators, in defense of Little Tech, and more...
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024 What happened in France's parliamentary election? Left-wing New Popular Front alliance takes the lead The Left-wing New Popular Front alliance secured the most seats but did not win a majority, leaving the country with an uncertain future