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French lawmaker risks suspension for alleged racism in parliament

A French far-right MP faces disciplinary action after he allegedly responded to a black parliamentary colleague's question about migrants stranded at sea by saying: “Let them return to Africa.”

Radio France Internationale

Black MP subjected to vile racist abuse in chaotic scenes at French Parliament

Black MP Carlos Martens Bilongo received racial abuse from another politician in the French Parliament who told him to "go back to Africa", leading to the suspension of the National Assembly

Daily Mirror

Outrage in French parliament as far-right MP shouts ‘go back to Africa’ at black colleague

The culprit was identified as Grégoire de Fournas, the 37-year-old National Rally MP

Evening Standard

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French govt survives no-confidence votes after forcing through budget

French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government survived two no-confidence votes Monday prompted by opposition lawmakers to protest the use of a special constitutional power to force the budget bill through the National Assembly without a vote.

France 24

Macron's centrist French govt survives no-confidence votes

French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist government has survived two no-confidence votes prompted by opposition lawmakers to protest the use of a special constitutional power to force the budget bill through the National Assembly without a vote

The Independent UK

How far has France’s far-right National Rally come in 50 years?

As Marine Le Pen’s far-right movement marks 50 years in French politics, RFI looks back at how the National Rally – formerly the National Front – went from a fringe group to France’s single biggest opposition party.

Radio France Internationale

National Rally marks 50th anniversary with symposium on far-right 'victories'

France's far-right National Rally is marking the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the party – formerly known as the National Front – by hosting a symposium on the 'victories' the movement has enjoyed over the past five decades.

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French MPs poised to approve €20bn inflation relief package

Cost of living measures include pension rises, a cap on rent increases and a civil service pay rise

The Guardian - UK

French far right leader Le Pen calls for an end to 'useless' Russia sanctions

Marine Le Pen, the leader of the rightwing National Rally parliamentary group, has called for an end to sanctions against Russia, saying the moves to punish Moscow for the Ukraine war "serve no useful purpose" and are "causing suffering" for Europeans.

Radio France Internationale

First day of French spending power debate ends in violent rancour directed at government

At the close of the first day of debate on government proposals to increase the spending power of ordinary consumers, the French Communist Party and the extreme right National Rally were united in condemnation of what they describe as the government's refusal to compromise.

Radio France Internationale

French parliament to hold vote of no-confidence in Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne's leadership

The French parliament will hold a vote of no confidence in the govenment of Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. Proposed by the leftist coalition NUPES, the motion is not likely to pass, but it highlights the difficult path ahead for President Emmanuel Macron as he begins his second term.

Radio France Internationale

The first woman speaker of France's parliament defends the right to abortion

The National Assembly elects Yael Braun-Pivet as speaker as it prepares to tackle proposals on fighting inflation and enshrining abortion rights in the French Constitution.

WEKU

Cops, cleaners, Kevins: Fresh faces take a seat in France's National Assembly

France's new slate of lower-house lawmakers sit in the National Assembly for the first time on Tuesday to open the 16th Legislature. An astonishing surge of far-right and leftist winners in elections this month not only deprived centre-right Emmanuel Macron of an absolute legislative majority, it also provided some of…

France 24

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

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The Independent UK

France seeks to enshrine abortion rights in constitution after Roe v Wade reversal

Aurore Berge, head of President Emmaneuel Macron’s party in parliament, said she tabled bill after US ruling

France 24

After losing the majority, can Macron strike a deal with opposition parties?

In his first public remarks since parliamentary elections deprived his governing coalition of a majority, French President Emmanuel Macron called on France’s reinvigorated opposition blocs to come up with solutions to the political impasse in a televised address on Wednesday. But opposition forces on both the left and right have…

The Independent UK

French MP sued for allegedly adopting Empress Joséphine’s family’s name

Emmanuel Taché de la Pagerie is being sued by three descendants of the Tascher de la Pagerie family

Reuters

Macron allies divided over far-right role in new parliament

Divisions emerged among Emmanuel Macron's allies on whether his centrist alliance should rule out any deal at all with far-right MPs or could work with them on an ad hoc basis as the French president seeks an elusive majority following an election upset.

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Al Jazeera

‘A real crisis of democracy’: France enters a political deadlock

Macron seeks allies in the National Assembly after his party loses its absolute majority in the legislature.

France 24

What next?: Legislative election upset complicates France's political timetable

France is wading into uncharted waters after President Emmanuel Macron lost his absolute majority, with a large but shaky opposition bloc on the left and scores more far-right lawmakers surging into the National Assembly. Uncertainties abound, with each next step on the political agenda a potential flashpoint. FRANCE 24 takes…

Radio France Internationale

Macron refuses PM's resignation, calls for government to 'stay on task and act'

French President Emmanuel Macron rejected his prime minister's offer to resign ahead of talks with opposition parties that aim to end the deadlock sparked by his failure to secure a majority in parliamentary elections at the weekend.

Radio France Internationale

Far-right National Rally surprises itself with record gains in parliament

Surpassing its wildest expectations, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally turned in its best-ever performance in parliamentary elections on Sunday, increasing its number of MPs from eight to 89. Le Pen is to focus on leading the parliamentary group to make the most of its new-found powers, but can it convince?

Salon

Left surges in French elections

Macron in trouble: Jean-Luc Mélenchon's leftist coalition made major gains, as did Marine Le Pen's far-right party

The National (Scotland)

Major gains for left and far-right in French Assembly elections

French President Emmanuel Macron has lost his parliamentary majority, following major gains made by both the left and far-right in Sunday’s…

Radio France Internationale

France set for 'urgent' government reshuffle in wake of election losses

France is headed for a government reshuffle after President Emmanuel Macron’s party lost its absolute majority in parliamentary elections, with three out of 15 ministers losing their seats. The president of the National Assembly and the head of the LREM parliamentary group were also casualties after Sunday’s vote, which saw…

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