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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

The Independent UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

Macron thought he could defeat Le Pen by shifting right. Instead, he has emboldened her

The president’s hazardous strategy has failed. Now France stands on the brink of its first far-right government since 1945, says professor of social sciences Didier Fassin

The Guardian - UK

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Asian Markets Rebound On Bargain-buying But Tech Worries Linger

Asian equities edged higher Tuesday after recent losses as investors ignored another tough day for tech titans on Wall Street that has raised concerns about a correction in markets following a string of record highs.

International Business Times

Emmanuel Macron: win for far left or far right ‘will spark civil war’

French president’s comments made on podcast as RN releases manifesto pledging to ‘limit immigration’

The Guardian - UK

Macron says both far-right, hard-left policies could lead to ‘civil war’ ahead of snap polls

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that the policies of his far-right and hard-left opponents could lead to “civil war”, as France prepared for its most divisive election in decades.

France 24

The Guardian view on Macron’s snap election: France on the brink

Editorial: A week from polling day, the president’s reckless gamble is proving a gift to Marine Le Pen and the radical right

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Feminists sound warning for women's rights if far right wins French elections

While France's National Rally is enjoying record support from women voters, feminists warn that a win for the far-right party would mean a step backwards for fundamental rights.

Radio France Internationale

Far-right National Rally ready to govern France, Jordan Bardella says at manifesto launch

Officials of Marine Le Pen’s party say support in towns and village signals a clear rejection of Emmanuel Macron

The Guardian - UK

French far-right party to fund policies by cutting aid to foreigners

The far-right, anti-immigration National Rally has published its policy priorities ahead of this weekend’s first round of snap legislative elections. Leader Jordan Bardella has promised to restore order in France, curb immigration and address the cost-of-living crisis.

Radio France Internationale

French Far Right Leader Says 'We Are Ready' To Govern

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella said Monday his party was ready to govern as he pledged to curb immigration and tackle cost-of-living issues ahead of the country's most divisive election in decades.

International Business Times

Final week of campaign before first round of French snap legislative elections

A week before the first round of voting in legislative elections, President Emmanuel Macron has promised “change”, as the far-right National Rally (RN) is expected to present details of its political programme, and the leftist New Popular Front alliance bickers over hard left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon’s bid to become Prime…

Radio France Internationale

Macron Pledges 'Change' As French Far Right Eyes Parliament Rout

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday vowed a "change" of governing style regardless of who wins the snap elections he called, as fresh polls indicated his centrist party may once again be trounced by the far right.

International Business Times

French Feminists March Against Far Right With Days Before Vote

Thousands of people turned out in France on Sunday for feminist demonstrations against the far right, which is expected to come out on top in June 30 snap elections, as parties sought to shore up support with days to go.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Mother of all battles’: French left join forces to beat far-right electoral threat

The Socialists, Greens and Communists have put aside their differences to form a ‘New Popular Front’

The Guardian - UK

French football v the far right: how Mbappé and Les Bleus stood up to extremism

Kylian Mbappé and Marcus Thuram enraged sections of the press when they denounced extremists in France’s election. Other famous French footballers have been there before

International Business Times

Former French President Hollande Says Macron Ascendency 'Is Over'

French President Emmanuel Macron's ascendancy is "over", former head of state Francois Hollande told AFP Saturday, after his former protege called a snap election likely to hand massive gains to the far right.

France 24

France’s new left-wing alliance unveils ambitious economic programme – and how they'll pay for it

The left-wing New Popular Front coalition announced in a joint press conference Friday just how much its ambitious economic programme is going to cost – and how it’s going to fund it. But for a left fighting against decades of neoliberal economic orthodoxy, convincing voters that alternatives are possible could…

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‘They’re trying to divide us’: Muslims in France voice fears over rise of far right

People in Lyon say country at dangerous juncture in snap elections after National Rally’s EU parliamentary gains

Radio France Internationale

French political camps draw battle lines over economic policies

As France heads for snap elections, political parties' economic policies are under extra scrutiny after the European Commission this week rebuked the country over its failure to keep its budget deficit within EU limits.

International Business Times

French Left Vows New Taxes As Snap Election Draws Near

Left-wing parties in France on Friday pledged to raise 30 billion euros a year from taxing businesses and the rich if they win a majority at snap parliamentary polls, drawing ire from centrists and business leaders.

International Business Times

How France's Far-right Is Winning The TikTok Battle

If social media statistics were a solid predictor of voting intentions, France's far-right leader Jordan Bardella would be a shoo-in for prime minister.

The Guardian - UK

Whoever wins the French elections must beware of the markets

France’s economy minister name-checked Liz Truss as he sought to warn voters of the risks of voting for RN

Radio France Internationale

France's Muslim voters fear far-right election win

Muslim voters are increasingly worried about the prospect of a far-right victory less than two weeks before France's snap parliamentary elections, fearing the possible restrictions that could follow.

France 24

How France’s far right changed the debate on immigration

For the first time since its founding, France’s anti-immigration National Rally (RN) party has clawed its way to within arm’s reach of governing. The far-right party’s rise has fundamentally changed France’s immigration debate, dragging besieged President Emmanuel Macron's once-liberal coalition far to the right while bringing together a bloc of…

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