France's President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new Prime Minister within the coming days, he says in a speech the day after the country's government was toppled by a united opposition. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned and the left-wing bloc insists on getting to choose a replacement.
World politicsFrance's parliament has voted to dismiss Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government in a vote of no confidence – after just three months in office. The vote is being described as historic and throws the country into further political chaos.
World politicsFrance's President Emmanuel Macron has appointed EU and Brexit veteran Michel Barnier as the new French Prime Minister. The announcement comes after two months of deadlock. However, the left is ruling out the new government's chances of being approved by the lower house.
WorldFrance's President Emmanuel Macron is initiating talks with political leaders on Friday in the hope of being able to form a broad government coalition.
World politicsFrance's President Emmanuel Macron will not appoint a new Prime Minister, and thereby not a new government, before the Olympic Games are over.
World politicsOver a week after the French presidential election, the future is still uncertain about who will become the country's new prime minister. Attempts to find a candidate for the post fail again and again. Now, open strife has broken out between the two largest parties in the left-wing alliance.
WorldThere is still a deadlock in French politics after the country's polarized parliamentary elections. The man behind the new election, President Emmanuel Macron, is now calling for negotiations across bloc boundaries.
World politics"And what do we do now?" it says on the front page of the daily newspaper Le Parisien the day after the second round of the parliamentary election. And that is the big question, when the tension from the election night has subsided. What does France do now?
World politicsWho won – and who will rule? The parliamentary election in France will be followed by compromise or crisis. A surprising result is followed by several questions.
World politicsThe euro is strengthened slightly and risk premiums are dampened on French bond yields, while the Paris stock exchange turns upwards. The market is cautiously positive after the weekend's election in France. But many analysts warn of political deadlock and growing problems with already large budget deficits.
BusinessThe Left pulled off an upset and became the largest party in the French parliamentary election, while the president's center alliance defeated the far-right. However, none of the blocs won a majority of their own, which paves the way for a difficult-to-govern situation unless new alliances take shape. Our country is facing a political situation unlike anything seen before, says Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.
World politicsMasked demonstrators have clashed with police in central Paris after the polling stations closed in France.
World politicsThe French election result appears to go against expectations. Instead of the far-right party National Rally becoming the largest, the left seems to be doing best. It is a defeat for National Rally, which had spoken about getting its own majority, says political scientist Marie Demker about the result, which paves the way for a difficult parliamentary situation.
World politicsThe Left Alliance New People's Front (NFP) is in a narrow lead in the French election, according to exit polls. President Emmanuel Macron's center alliance Ensemble appears to receive the second most votes. In third place is the far-right party National Rally, which was predicted to win.
WorldIt's time for the second round in the French parliamentary election. Much indicates that no side will get a majority and that the election night will be a nail-biter. A national drama and a bluff, says Frenchwoman Martine about the election.
WorldFrance's President Macron's middle alliance and the left-wing alliance NFP are urging their voters to stand united against Le Pen's party RN. Over 200 candidates have already withdrawn in an attempt to put obstacles in the way of the far-right party ahead of the second round of voting on Sunday.
WorldIncreasing crime and insecurity are making French voters look to the right. Ahead of this weekend's second round of voting, Marine Le Pen's National Rally is gaining momentum. Young people don't want chaos in France, says candidate Tom Maiani.
WorldThe first round of the parliamentary election in France means a major success for the far-right party National Rally (RN) - which becomes the largest party with just over 29 percent. But the left-wing alliance NFP is close behind with 28 percent, paving the way for an uncertain second round.
WorldMarine Le Pen's National Rally becomes the largest party in the first round of the French parliamentary elections, according to exit polls. Now she hopes for an absolute majority – while the president calls for a "broad coalition" against the far-right.
WorldFar-right or left-wing? A divided and dissatisfied France chooses a path – which will have major consequences for all of Europe.
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