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Will prison van ambush put law and order at heart of EU elections in France?

Opposition has seized upon killings that shine spotlight on two big issues: prisons crisis and violent drug trade

The Guardian - UK

Split between Socialists and hard-left damages chance of alliance before EU elections

With less than a month to go before European elections, the atmosphere among France's left-wing candidates is becoming increasingly antagonistic following a recent split between the centrist Socialists and the hard-left, further damaging the chances of a union for the upcoming polls.

Radio France Internationale

European elections: One month ahead, the French badly need to start doing their homework

The French public lacks crucial information about the upcoming European elections and the role of the European Parliament while holding broadly pessimistic attitudes about the European Union, according to an exclusive survey carried out by French pollster Viavoice for French media including FRANCE 24's parent group France Médias Monde, France…

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Far-right Parties Wage Disinfo War Ahead Of EU Vote

Far-right populist parties are way ahead of their traditional rivals in the race for voter attention on social media, where disinformation is stirring fear and rage around key issues in June's European elections, experts say.

International Business Times

How France will help decide the 2024 European elections

With nearly 50 million eligible voters and more than 80 seats, France has a bigger say in choosing the next European parliament than any other country except Germany. As EU elections approach, RFI looks at who's running and how French electors are expected to vote.

Radio France Internationale

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella tops polls, but offers few ideas for Europe

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, May 2: We look at reactions to Arizona's Senate repealing a Civil War-era ban on abortion, in a victory for abortion rights activists in the country. The move comes as the issue is set to dominant the US presidential campaign. Also: French far-right leader Jordan…

France 24

Far-right Le Pen urges French to inflict 'crushing electoral sanction' on Macron

The leader of the hard-right National Rally party Marine Le Pen has called on voters to inflict "the most crushing electoral sanction" possible on President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance in next month's European elections.

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‘A paradigm shift’: will Jordan Bardella finally normalise Le Pen’s far right?

Smooth-talking National Rally president aims to change the tone- but not the content- of party’s anti-immigration message

The Guardian - UK

‘Mortal’ Europe needs to scale up defence, says Macron in keynote speech

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged Europe to wake up to the fact that it was not sufficiently armed in the face of global threats such as Russian aggression that pose an existential challenge to the continent. In a major foreign policy speech, Macron called on Europe to adopt…

France 24

EU green deal at ‘very high’ risk of being killed off, says Greens co-leader

Philippe Lamberts warns far-right gains in elections could destroy plan to protect nature and biodiversity

The Guardian - UK

French Far Right Gets Youthful Vibe With 28-year-old Leader

France's far-right National Rally is banking on its youthful and charismatic party leader to be a major asset as it scents massive gains in upcoming European elections.

International Business Times

French PM Warns Of 'Tipping Point' In Ukraine

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday told parliament that Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion had hit a "tipping point", warning of "real, tangible dangers" for France should Russia defeat Kyiv's forces.

International Business Times

French parliament votes in favour of Macron's Ukraine strategy

French lawmakers on Tuesday backed a security accord with Ukraine, after a debate that showed deep divisions over President Emmanuel Macron's policy towards Kyiv.

Radio France Internationale

French PM Attal warns of 'tipping point' in Ukraine war

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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

'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.

Radio France Internationale

French far-right makes immigration focus of EU election campaign

Launching its campaign for June’s European parliament elections, France’s far-right National Rally wants the vote to be a referendum on immigration.

International Business Times

French Far Right Targets Immigration In European Campaign Launch

France's far right on Sunday hammered on its traditional theme of immigration and looked to surf on Europe's wave of farmers' protests at the launch of its campaign for European Parliament elections in June.

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French far-right leader calls for 'economic patriotism' for agriculture

After the chaotic visit of President Emmanel Macron at the Agriculture Show in Paris on Saturday, far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella was keen to show his support for farmers with a two-day visit starting Sunday.

International Business Times

France's Politicians Woo The Country's Angry Farmers

France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal paid tribute to the country's agriculture sector this weekend, responding to the growing discontent of farm workers angry at red tape and high costs.

International Business Times

Report Alleges France's Far-right Leader Had Racist Twitter Account

France's far-right leader Jordan Bardella on Thursday rejected accusations in a television report that he used an anonymous Twitter account to share racist messages when he was a local elected official.

Radio France Internationale

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…

International Business Times

Eyeing Future, Macron Breaks With Tradition By Picking Popular PM

By appointing Gabriel Attal prime minister, President Emmanuel Macron is betting on the youth and dynamism of the 34-year-old to beat the far-right in European elections but also shape a future after 2027 when he must step aside.

Al Jazeera

Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest prime minister

The 34-year-old, who is also the first openly gay French premier, was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron.

The Independent UK

Macron makes Gabriel Attal, 34, France’s youngest-ever prime minister as he fights far right election threat

Mr Attal – also the country’s first openly gay PM – will now lead a government bruised by spats over immigration and pension reforms and facing a buoyant Marine Le Pen in key European elections in the summer

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