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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…

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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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‘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’

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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

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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.

International Business Times

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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.

International Business Times

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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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Podcast: Imagining a far-right government in France, forgotten fashion icon revived

As France heads into snap parliamentary elections with the prospect of the far-right National Rally winning a majority, what powers would its prime minister have, and what would change in France? Also, a look at previous presidents who dissolved parliament and risked getting a result they didn't like. And the…

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French PM promises to boost household finances ahead of snap vote

French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance would lower power bills, soften inheritance tax and link pensions to inflation if it wins a snap election, the prime minister said, seeking to counter the threat from the far right and a left-wing bloc.

The Guardian - UK

France’s far-right leader says he will not be PM without absolute majority

National Rally’s Jordan Bardella insists he would need to govern free of partners if party wins parliamentary elections

International Business Times

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.

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Macron Angers French Left, Far Right Insists No NATO Exit

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday faced accusations of transphobia after lashing out at the snap election manifesto of a new left-wing coalition, while the far-right party leader insisted he would not question France's international commitments including on NATO. With less than two weeks before the first round of polling in…

The Guardian - UK

Macron’s reckless gamble shows how little he cares about the fate of French people like me

We have much to fear if the French president, playing with fire, opens the door to a far-right government

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Fed up with being overlooked, France's Guadeloupe turns to the far right

For the second time running, the far-right National Rally came out top in European elections in the French overseas department of Guadeloupe. As France heads back to the polls to elect its parliament, analysts say voters in the Caribbean island are looking to punish the ruling parties for failing to…

International Business Times

Macron Says Snap France Vote Was 'Most Responsible Solution'

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday defended his decision to hold snap legislative elections where a predicted far-right victory could hobble his remaining term, calling it the "most responsible solution".

The Guardian - UK

National Rally says it would privatise French public TV if it wins majority

Far-right party says move would free up €3bn and that public television and radio need ‘a bit of liberty’

Radio France Internationale

African leaders, analysts concerned over rise of far right in France

Since the far right made new gains in the European elections in June, African leaders and commentators have been reacting to the prospect of a National Rally (RN) government in France, where the campaign for legislative elections is underway.

Radio France Internationale

France begins accelerated election campaign after Macron poll gamble

France on Monday kicked off two weeks of frenetic election campaigning for snap polls called by President Emmanuel Macron to combat the far right after it made big gains in the recent European vote.

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