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French left-wing parties form 'Popular Front' to face far right in snap election

Political parties representing the French left-wing say they have reached an agreement to form a "Popular Front" to contest the snap parliamentary election at the end of the month.

Radio France Internationale

French elections: who are the key players and what is at stake?

Emmanuel Macron’s snap legislative poll could have big consequences, even propelling the far-right National Rally into government

The Guardian - UK

A ‘non’ for Mélenchon? France’s left seeks unifying figure ahead of legislative elections

Three-time French presidential candidate and hard-left firebrand Jean-Luc Mélenchon on Wednesday said he is "capable" of becoming the country’s next prime minister should a leftwing union win a majority in the snap legislative elections set for June 30 and July 7. His statement was met with a cool response from…

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French conservatives in chaos after leader ousted over far-right pact

France's right-wing Republicans party (LR) has voted to remove leader Eric Ciotti after he promised an electoral alliance with the far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of snap parliamentary elections at the end of June. With RN posting historically strong results in last week's EU polls, the traditional right has seen…

Radio France Internationale

Chaos On French Right As Macron Snap Poll Reshapes Politics

French right-wing parties were mired by infighting Thursday as campaigning intensified for snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron, but his government faces a more unified challenge from the left.

International Business Times

French far-right: could early school troubles of some National Rally voters explain the party’s appeal?

Low educational attainment is one of the factors most predictive of voting for France’s far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National, previously known as the Front National). Beyond this statistical observation, studies find that voters’ educational trajectories are often troubled, relatively short and difficult. There is thus a distant or even defiant…

The Conversation

Macron urges French parties to unite against far-right National Rally

President warns against ‘spirit of defeatism’ as country prepares for snap vote to clarify far-right surge in support

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France's Macron defends snap elections, lays out battle plan to defeat far right

President Emmanuel Macron has defended his decision to call snap elections and unveiled plans that aim to secure a ‘clear majority’ for the rest of the five-year term and counter the far-right National Rally after its strong showing in last weekend's European elections vote.

Radio France Internationale

Macron Urges Anti-extremist Alliance Ahead Of French Polls

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he was seeking an alliance against political extremes in snap elections, adding he aims to keep the far right from succeeding him in 2027 when he steps down.

International Business Times

France's dissolution of parliament, snap elections: What happens next?

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on June 9 that he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling for new parliamentary elections following the far right’s landslide victory in the European elections. The elections for France’s lower house of parliament, conducted over two rounds, will be held on June 30 and…

France 24

French conservative party leader backs alliance with Le Pen's far-right National Rally

The leader of France's conservative Republicans party on Tuesday said he backed an alliance with the far-right National Rally in snap legislative elections, triggering a crisis within his own party and fury from the government.

Radio France Internationale

French centre-right leader says he wants election alliance with far-right of Le Pen

Announcement shocks colleagues in the Republicans party on the mainstream right

The Independent UK

French conservatives in turmoil as leader backs Le Pen alliance for snap elections

The leader of France's main right-wing party on Tuesday said he backed an alliance with the far right of Marine Le Pen in snap legislative elections, triggering a crisis within his own party and fury from the government.

France 24

Macron's Opponents Rally For Snap Election Challenge

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced opposition alliances crystallising on left and right, after the centrist called a snap parliamentary election in the wake of a European poll defeat at the hands of the far right.

International Business Times

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International Business Times

French Bosses Fear Far Right's Vague Economic Plans

French business leaders have been pitched into fresh uncertainty by snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron that risk strengthening the far right.

International Business Times

Macron To Face Press Grilling As Election Battle Heats Up

French President Emmanuel Macron was to face journalists' questions Tuesday after calling risky snap elections that could result in a far-right surge in parliament.

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Has Macron set France on course for a far-right government?

In today’s newsletter: The president’s snap election announcement took everyone by surprise. How big a risk is it – and what does it mean for the rest of Europe?

The Conversation

EU elections: far-right parties surge, but less than had been expected

The results of the 2024 European elections have confirmed the surge of far-right parties in EU member states. However, while many recorded significant scores, the wave was not a groundswell, and the shifts vary from country to country.

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The Guardian - UK

‘We’ve all got to mobilise against the far right’: inside a French town that voted for Le Pen

In L’Aisne, where the National Rally won over 50% of votes in the European elections, there is unease about the snap election

France 24

‘Win together or lose separately?’: French left calls for unity ahead of snap elections

The leaders of France’s main leftwing parties, including firebrand three-time presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon, have called for unity in the run-up to snap legislative elections set for June 30 and July 7. However, discussions about an electoral coalition and a common platform may be difficult, especially with just three weeks…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Macron’s gamble: playing with political fire

Editorial: The French president’s decision to call a snap parliamentary election, after Marine Le Pen’s triumph in European polls, is a fateful moment

The Guardian - UK

Three possible outcomes of Macron’s shocking snap election

President may slow the seemingly unstoppable far-right rise, but find himself trapped in a splintered parliament

The Independent UK

France facing ‘most consequential parliamentary election in decades’ after Macron shocks with snap vote

All eyes on Macron’s shock election as European Union reels from vote marked by far-right gains

Radio France Internationale

Why did Macron call snap elections and what does it mean for France?

Polls had barely closed for the European elections when President Emmanuel Macron called voters back to the ballot box to elect a new French parliament – three years ahead of schedule. What's behind his surprise decision, and what happens next?

International Business Times

Macron Urges French To Make 'Right Choice' In Election Gamble

President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he was confident French voters would make the "right choice" in snap elections he called after the far right crushed his centrist alliance in Sunday's EU ballot.

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