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France's National Rally Leads In Tightly Contested Election

France's election runoff could see RN challenge Macron's coalition, shaping the country's political landscape.

France braces for ‘high drama’ run-offs as Le Pen’s far right eyes power

With the far right seemingly headed for victory, voters on the left and in the centre feel on edge.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2024

France Holds Its Breath Ahead Of Uncertain Vote

France's tense election campaign was on hold Saturday on the eve of the final vote, but thoughts were turning to an uncertain future before polling even opens.

International Business Times · Jul 6, 2024

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France Faces Surge In Political Violence Ahead Of Elections

French authorities report over 50 physical assaults on candidates and campaigners during high-stakes parliamentary elections, raising concerns about politi...

French PM urges calm after assaults in run-up to second round vote

Gabriel Attal’s call comes on tense last day of campaigning after more than 50 candidates and canvassers attacked

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024

Tension As France's Snap Election Campaign Comes To A Climax

Tensions were running high Friday as France's election campaign came to an end ahead of a one-day pause and then a historic run-off vote that could paralyse government or see the far right sweep to power.

International Business Times · Jul 5, 2024

More than 50 people assaulted in tense French snap election campaign

More than 50 politicians and activists in France have been assaulted in the run-up to Sunday's final round of snap parliamentary elections, the Interior Minister Gérard Darmanin has said.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2024

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France’s North African doctors consider emigration amid rise of far right

The far right performs well in regions with poor healthcare access

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024

French elections: What happens next and will Macron resign?

The country is likely to see a hung parliament

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024

France can argue later – now everyone who cares about our democracy must unite to keep the far right out

Time is running out, and only putting aside petty party squabbles will stop the disaster of the National Rally taking power, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024

Police, poverty and populism: how Perpignan became a laboratory for the far right

French city’s election of a National Rally mayor has been a study in the party’s attempts to normalise itself in local politics

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024

French Far Right, Rivals In Final Push Ahead Of Decisive Vote

The French far right and its struggling rivals make a final push for votes on Friday ahead of the decisive round of parliamentary elections that were called in a major gamble by centrist President Emmanuel Macron.

International Business Times · Jul 5, 2024

What Will UK Foreign Policy Look Like Under Labour?

The first month of a Keir Starmer premiership will be a whirlwind of international diplomacy including meetings with US President Joe Biden and European leaders.

International Business Times · Jul 4, 2024

Racism and xenophobia on the rise as French voters gear up for crucial election

France’s far-right National Rally (RN) has its best chance yet of clinching power in a second round of legislative elections on July 7, running on a platform that proposes restricting the rights of immigrants and dual nationals. The party’s surge is in step with a broader rise in racism and…

France 24 · Jul 4, 2024

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Growing Concerns Over Political Violence In French Parliamentary Elections

France faces rising political violence ahead of crucial elections, with attacks on lawmakers sparking fears of unrest and calls for a peaceful electoral pr...

Kylian Mbappé Urges French Public To Vote In Elections

French soccer stars Kylian Mbappé and Jules Kounde express concern over far-right party's rise in French elections, urging civic engagement and responsible...

International Business Times · Jul 4, 2024

French Far Right Says Power Within Grasp As Mbappe Warns Of Disaster

French far-right leader Marine le Pen insisted Thursday her party can still win control of parliament despite the centre and left scrambling to block her way and football hero Kilian Mbappe urging fans to outvote "those people".

France 24 · Jul 4, 2024

'Black sheep' embarrass the National Rally ahead of decisive parliamentary vote

Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) has worked hard to shed its far-right extremist roots, but the party's more respectable image has been tarnished by a series of controversies involving candidates who qualified for the final round of the legislative elections on July 7.

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The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024

30,000 police to be deployed across France in wake of snap election

It comes as several French election candidates have reported being attacked on the campaign trail

International Business Times · Jul 4, 2024

'Fear' Of Far Right Outweighs Voters' Qualms Over Former French PM

In her constituency in northern France, former prime minister Elisabeth Borne is counting on support from left-wing voters to hold her seat, even if many refuse to forget her role in passing a controversial pension reform.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

French elections: what is the republican front – and will it head off National Rally?

In a decades-old practice, several mainstream political parties are co-operating in an effort to block the advance of the far right

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

France to deploy 30,000 police after election runoff amid fears of violence

Move comes after attacks on government spokesperson and RN candidate in buildup to Sunday’s poll

Radio France Internationale · Jul 4, 2024

Le Pen insists National Rally will still win big in French elections despite slip in polls

Marine Le Pen has hit back at opinion polls suggesting her National Rally (RN) is losing its lead in this weekend's legislative election runoff, saying the far-right party still had the capacity to secure an absolute majority in the French parliament.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 4, 2024

Africans respond to French elections with pragmatism and frustration

As the National Rally emerged victorious in France's early legislative elections on Sunday, reactions poured in from around the world. In Africa, concerns are mainly focused on immigrants living in France. However, analysts emphasise that if France opts for the far right, it may be time for Africa to make…

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024

Can French centrist parties keep far right out in second round of voting?

Far-right National Rally’s hopes of absolute majority may be dashed by tactical manoeuvring, but threat still looms.

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