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The first round of France’s snap legislative election was held on June 30. The final results show the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement national, RN) and its allies with 33.15%, the left/progressive coalition New Popular Front (Nouveau Front Populaire, NFP) with 27.99%, and in third place, the presidential alliance with 20.04%. Turnout…

The first round of France’s legislative elections has confirmed that Marine Le Pen’s far right is now the dominant force in French politics, putting her anti-immigrant National Rally within reach of power. Whether the rest of the political spectrum still has the ability – and the will – to hold…

In an increasingly divided country, Marine Le Pen’s far-right, anti-immigration party has cemented its steady rise

Only a whole-hearted endorsement of the New Popular Front coalition can stop the National Rally, says Cole Stangler, a journalist based in Marseille

Far-right gains in French parliamentary elections challenge Macron's centrist alliance. Second round crucial for political landscape.

A beleaguered French president has called for unity against the far right in the second round of the vote.

Rival parties engage in frantic bargaining and tactical voting plans after National Rally wins first round

The second round of French parliamentary elections are typically a two-horse race, but unusual circumstances mean that a record number of candidates are still in the running after Sunday's first-round vote. With the far right in the lead, whether or not third-place candidates choose to drop out will be a…

Donald Tusk warns of politicians advocating for Putin while Marine Le Pen’s allies celebrate RN’s gains