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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.

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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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Latin 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.

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

International Business Times

‘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…

France 24

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

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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

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

International Business Times

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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’

France 24

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Radio France Internationale

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.

International Business Times

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.

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