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France's local elections promise a preview of 2027 presidential poll

With a week to go before the first round, France's local elections on 15 and 22 March are shaping up as a key test for political parties ahead of next year's presidential poll.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 7

A political killing risks tearing the French left apart – and the far right is taking full advantage

The fallout from the violent death of Quentin Deranque exposes Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s flaws – and leaves the wider left facing an impossible dilemma, says UCL professor of European politics, Philippe Marlière

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28

Over 3,000 people march in France in honour of far-right activist

On Saturday, Macron called for calm ahead of a demonstration in tribute to Quentin Deranque, whose murder has sent shockwaves through the country.

Euronews · Feb 21

Nine arrested as Lyon activist killing becomes flashpoint in French politics

Nine suspects have been arrested in the investigation into the killing of right-wing activist Quentin Deranque, a case that has intensified tensions between France’s far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections in March, and the presidential election in 2027.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 18

French police launch murder inquiry after far-right activist’s death in Lyon

Quentin Deranque, 23, who was on sidelines of a protest, died from a brain injury after attack that has fuelled political tensions

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

How has France reacted to the toppling of Venezuela's Maduro by the US?

France’s political class has largely condemned the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro ​by US armed forces, but President Emmanuel Macron has denounced neither the method nor the intervention itself, saying the Venezuelan people should "rejoice". France's leftwing parties have slammed his comments as a "disgrace".

Radio France Internationale · Jan 4

France’s political year ahead: power plays, rivals and the road to 2027

With less than two years to go to the next presidential election, France’s political forces are already jockeying for position. The balance of power between President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government, a fragmented left and the increasingly emboldened far right continues to shift – shaping what could be one of the…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 2

‘We have to end the melancholy’: the French leftwing MP intent on resisting the far right

Clémentine Autain believes only a leftwing alliance united behind one leader can stave off the threat of a far-right president

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025

Minister backs army chief over warning France must accept 'loss of our children'

General Fabien Mandon urged France to understand losses might be necessary to protect national security, warning of a potential confrontation with Russia by 2030.

Euronews · Nov 21, 2025

Macron summons parties for crunch meeting in frantic effort to appoint PM

All parties except National Rally and La France Insoumise called on by president to show ‘collective responsibility’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025