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‘It’s going to be tight’: Macron’s centrists struggle to deter voters from backing far right

With the first round of France’s snap election on Sunday, the president’s allies are desperate to shore up support

The Guardian - UK

French Parties In Final Push For Votes Ahead Of Crunch Poll

France's political forces were on Friday to make a final bid for votes in crunch legislative elections that could see the far right take control of the government in a historic first.

International Business Times

What are the main French parties' campaign promises on immigration?

The far-right has made immigration its key campaign issue in France's upcoming parliamentary elections, but how to approach asylum and migration also figures high in the manifestos of both the centrists and the left. Here's a rundown of their radically different stances.

Radio France Internationale

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 854

As the war enters its 854th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

How Bolloré, the ‘French Murdoch’, carried Le Pen’s far right to the brink of power

French tycoon Vincent Bolloré has put his sprawling media empire at the service of the country’s nationalist right, precipitating a rightward shift in French politics. Pulling strings from behind the scenes in the manner of Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire corporate raider has orchestrated an alliance of bitter right-wing rivals in…

France 24

Le Pen claims far right will win majority and take over some military decisions

National Rally leader says Macron ‘won’t have choice’ but to appoint her protege as PM and he would make decisions on Ukraine support

The Guardian - UK

France facing rise in all types of racism, human rights commission warns

Rise fuelled by the war in Gaza and far-right ideas in public debate, France’s human rights commission, the CNCDH, says in its annual report

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France sees shocking rise in all types of racism, report shows

Reports of antisemitic and anti-Muslim acts increased by 284% and 29% respectively

The Independent UK

French far right dominates polls three days ahead of snap elections

France's political future was up in the air on Thursday with the far right surging in polls but other forces fighting to the end three days before a high-stakes parliamentary vote.

Radio France Internationale

Far Right Way Ahead With Three Days To France Vote

France's political future was up in the air Thursday with the far-right surging in polls but other forces fighting to the end three days before a high-stakes parliamentary vote.

International Business Times

From the US to France, the far right swears it’s patriotic. But is it betraying our countries?

I’ve watched the rise of Trumpism and the National Rally – and the fake narratives about nationhood they peddle to voters, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

The Guardian - UK

Latest polling shows UK Labour likely to win landslide at next week’s election, while Biden gains on Trump across the pond

The United Kingdom general election will be held in a week, on July 4. Polls close at 7am AEST on July 5. The 650 members of the House of Commons are elected by first-past-the-post, in which the candidate with the most votes wins the seat.

The Conversation

Film-maker warns against ‘rampant racism’ in France as election approaches

Alice Diop, one of France’s top documentary and feature directors, is aiming to mobilise voters on housing estates against the far right

The Guardian - UK

In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right

President Emmanuel Macron tests the country’s support after losing to hardliners in the European Parliament election.

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Asian Markets Rise After Wall St Rebound, Inflation In View

The euro also remained under pressure ahead of weekend elections in France that polls suggest will see big wins for the far-right and left-wing parties pushing President Emmanuel Macron's centrists into third.

International Business Times

'People Don't Want Mayhem': How Crime Boosted France's Far Right

Tom Maiani was behind the wheel of his car every night, all night, for two weeks in July 2023, as youths in French housing estates rioted over the police killing of an unarmed teenager of North African descent near Paris.

Radio France Internationale

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

Has France's far-right National Rally really turned on Russia?

France's far-right, anti-immigration National Rally has hardened its stance against Russia in order to win over voters ahead of snap parliamentary elections. But there are concerns about the party’s true motivations on foreign policy and what would happen if the RN wins enough votes to run the government.

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The Guardian - UK

Marine Le Pen – or the hard left? Macron has left France’s voters with a ‘scary choice’

With the collapse of centrist parties, voters are caught between the National Rally, a left mired in controversy – or abstaining altogether, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

EU braces for the nightmare scenario – a Eurosceptic France

National Rally win may hamper bloc’s ability to get things done and pose existential question over French role

International Business Times

Asian Markets Fluctuate After Wall St Rebound, Inflation In View

Asian markets swung Wednesday following a tech-led bounce on Wall Street as investors prepare for the release of crucial US inflation data, while the yen fell back towards levels that have stirred intervention warnings from Japanese officials.

France 24

‘Love France or leave it’: the small-town voters driving support for Le Pen’s far right

The Seine-et-Marne area southeast of Paris has emerged as a bastion of support for the National Rally in a region that was previously hostile towards Marine Le Pen’s party. Fresh from its triumph in European elections, the far right is riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment in the French capital’s…

The Guardian - UK

Far-right National Rally promises to bar dual nationals from some state jobs in France

Pledge by Jordan Bardella, who aims to become prime minister in the election on 7 July, draws sharp criticism

The Independent UK

Macron warns of ‘civil war’ in France if far right or far left win election

Marine Le Pen’s National Rally are polling at around 34 per cent, compared with 22 per cent for Mr Macron’s party

Radio France Internationale

Macron under fire over 'civil war' comments ahead of French legislative elections

French President Emmanuel Macron has come under strong criticism for warning that a far-right or hard-left win in snap polls could spark a "civil war", with his opponents urging him not to scare the public.

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