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Macron's party launches EU campaign with French far-right in their sights

French President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party sought to cast the country's far-right forces as bedfellows of the Kremlin as they launched their campaign for the European Parliamentary elections at the weekend.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2024

Macron's Camp Blasts Far Right At EU Election Campaign Launch

Allies of French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday sought to cast the country's far-right forces as bedfellows of the Kremlin as the centrist alliance launched its campaign for European Parliament elections.

International Business Times · Mar 9, 2024

'No Limits' To Ukraine Support, Macron Tells Party Leaders

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said France would not rule out any option to support Ukraine two years into Russia's invasion, leaders of several major French political parties said.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024

'France Should Remain France': Macron Adopts Far-right Rhetoric

French President Emmanuel Macron borrowed lines from the far right for a press conference this week designed to relaunch his sputtering second term.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2024

Can Europe’s new ‘conservative left’ persuade voters to abandon the far right?

Sahra Wagenknecht’s new party aims to transform German politics – but like its peers across western Europe, it may struggle, says Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024

Who is France's youngest ever prime minister Gabriel Attal?

Aged just 34, Gabriel Attal has become the youngest prime minister in French history – a strong symbol as President Emmanuel Macron looks to revitalise his weakened government for the second half of his final term. He's also facing off challenges from the equally young far-right leader Jordan Bardella, a…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 10, 2024

Gabriel Attal Picked As France's Youngest PM

French leader Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday picked Gabriel Attal as prime minister in a bid to give new momentum to his presidency, with the 34-year-old becoming France's youngest and first openly gay head of government.

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024

Macron says new law will protect France from its 'immigration problem'

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has defended a new immigration law that has split his party and sparked the resignation of his health minister, describing it as a necessary "shield".

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2023

French health minister resigns over contentious immigration law

France's health minister has resigned over the adoption of a controversial immigration law backed by the far-right, a government spokesman said on Wednesday, while denying there was any rebellion within President Emmanuel Macron's cabinet.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 20, 2023

Macron faces party rebellion as French lawmakers advance tougher immigration bill

French President Emmanuel Macron was facing a rebellion within his own party from left-leaning deputies on Tuesday after a tougher immigration bill won the support of the far right under Marine Le Pen as it advanced through parliament. NGOs have slammed the measure as the "most regressive" immigration law in…

France 24 · Dec 19, 2023