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France’s presidential elections: All you need to know

About 48 million French voters will choose their leader among 12 candidates in April in the most volatile context.

Al Jazeera

‘Conquest, domination’ at heart of French far-right presidential candidate’s discourse

Semiologist Cécile Alduy has put the writings and speeches of far-right essayist, journalist and now presidential candidate Eric Zemmour through the mill, to show how he twists the French language to advance his political and ideological ambitions.

Radio France Internationale

Are meetings in EU institutions systematically held in English?

In mid-January, French presidential candidate Eric Zemmour said that English should no longer be used in EU institutions post-Brexit. However, English remains an official language of both Ireland and Malta. FRANCE 24's Georgina Robertson takes a closer look at what languages are spoken in Brussels.

France 24

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Podcast: far-right semantics, 'green' nuclear energy, French baby benefits

Dissecting the nationalist and racist language of presidential candidate Eric Zemmour, France's push to label nuclear energy as green. And the origins of family aid policies that have supported France's high birth rate for over 90 years.

Radio France Internationale

French far-right candidate Zemmour says Ukrainians welcome, but not Arab refugees

French far-right presidential contender Eric Zemmour, on the back foot over past support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, says Ukrainians with family links to France should be given visas, unlike those fleeing conflicts in Arab Muslim nations.

France 24

French far-right presidential candidate offers limited welcome to Ukrainians, says Arab refugees still unwelcome

A French far-right presidential contender, on the back foot over past support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Ukrainians with family links to France should be given visas, unlike those fleeing conflicts in Arab Muslim nations.

Reuters

Zemmour hopes support from Le Pen's niece will boost his presidential ambitions

Far-right candidate Eric Zemmour presented Marion Maréchal as his new political ally on Sunday. The niece of National Rally leader Marine Le Pen officially joined the campaign in a move that may revive Zemmour's floundering bid for the French presidency.

Radio France Internationale

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French far-right election candidate Zemmour wins backing of Marine Le Pen's niece

French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour won the backing of the niece of Marine Le Pen - his main far-right rival, highlighting the fractured opposition to President Emmanuel Macron which could boost Macron's re-election chances.

Reuters

Factbox-France's Macron faces far right's matriarch, an 'Iron Lady' and a polemicist

President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he would run for second term at the helm of the euro zone's number two economy.

Reuters

Macron launches re-election bid to protect French from 'world's disorders'

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he would run for a second term in April's elections, seeking a mandate to steer the euro zone's second-largest economy through the fallout of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reuters

French conservative presidential challenger attacks far-right rivals over Russia

The mainstream Conservative challenger in France's presidential election said on Thursday she would push for a hefty increase in defence spending, and laid into the pro-Russia views previously expressed by rivals further right along the political spectrum.

Reuters

Far-right challengers Le Pen, Zemmour, clear hurdle to run in French election

Far-right French presidential contenders Marine Le Pen and Eric Zemmour have both amassed enough endorsements from elected officials to run in April's election, beating a deadline by days, authorities said on Tuesday.

Reuters

With Macron’s eyes on Ukraine, the far right is dominating the French election

Debates are focusing on crime, immigration and culture wars – but most voters are worried about the cost of living, says Cole Stangler, a journalist based in Paris

The Guardian - UK

French rightwing candidate mocked after dog joins her party

Valérie Pécresse hounded over allegations that dog named Douglas signed up for Les Républicains presidential primary

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Pushing far-right agenda, French news networks shape election debate

In a presidential campaign dominated by talk of far-right pundit Eric Zemmour, some of France's leading news networks stand accused of fostering his Elysée Palace run and plugging his hardline agenda on crime, immigration and Islam.

Reuters

Opponents mock France's Macron over Ukraine diplomacy but face questions themselves

Opposition contenders in France's upcoming leadership election mocked President Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic efforts in the Ukraine crisis, accusing him of putting up a show for electoral gains.

Reuters

Poll shows Zemmour slightly ahead of Le Pen to challenge Macron in April vote

An Ifop voting intentions poll showed far-right commentator Eric Zemmour jumping slightly ahead of far-right National Rally party leader Marine Le Pen in the first round of the French presidential elections in April, with President Emmanuel Macron remaining in first place.

The Independent UK

Far-right French candidate makes taboo term his mantra

Two words considered taboo for many in France because they evoke a conspiracy theory embraced by white supremacists are haunting the French presidential campaign

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After defections, Le Pen's French presidency bid hit by leaks to rival

Marine Le Pen, whose bid for the the French presidency was already in difficulty after a wave of defections, suffered a further blow after her far-right party accused her campaign spokesman of political espionage and suspended him.

The Independent UK

France’s least hated candidate? How Emmanuel Macron looks set for election victory

The French presidential election race is both crowded and fragmented, leaving the solid if unspectacular incumbent as clear favourite in April’s vote, reports Borzou Daragahi in Paris

The Independent UK

Donald Trump personally offered encouragement to Eric Zemmour, claims far-right French leader’s campaign

Challenger to Emmanuel Macron has been fined for inciting race hate as he struggles to outpace Marine Le Pen

France 24

‘Hang in there’: French far-right candidate Zemmour touts encouragement from Trump

Far-right presidential hopeful Éric Zemmour stole more thunder from his right-wing rival Marine Le Pen on Tuesday by touting a “long and friendly” conversation with Donald Trump, the former US president whose support Le Pen had long courted, but in vain.

Reuters

French far-right contender Zemmour: Trump told me to stay true to myself

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has told French far-right presidential challenger Eric Zemmour, whose nationalist programme is shaping a divisive campaign race, to stay strong and true to his convictions, Zemmour said.

The Independent UK

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France 24

A ‘Titanic’ flop: lacklustre rally turns up the heat on conservative front-runner Valérie Pécresse

Valérie Pécresse’s first major campaign gathering was meant to energise a sputtering presidential bid rattled by defections and self-doubt. Instead, it exposed a key weakness of a conservative candidate ill-suited to the raucous world of campaign rallies.

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