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Left-wing alliance against Le Pen in French election

Four parties in France are in agreement to form a left-wing alliance ahead of the parliamentary election. They promise to break with Macron's policy – and want to send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine.

Left-wing alliance against Le Pen in French election

Iran releases French prisoner

Iranian authorities have released a French prisoner, Louis Arnaud, who was arrested while he was in the country as a tourist. The news that he has now been released from the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran comes from President Emmanuel Macron, who [on X](https://twitter.

Iran releases French prisoner

Republican Leader Ciotti Ousted – Prepares to Fight

The French right-wing party Republicans' leader Éric Ciotti has been dismissed by the party during a crisis meeting. The reason is that Ciotti has opened up for direct and close cooperation with the far-right party National Rally in the forthcoming parliamentary election.

Republican Leader Ciotti Ousted – Prepares to Fight

Macron: "Say no to extremists"

With 18 days to go until the election, France's President Emmanuel Macron is launching his liberal party's campaign. This is happening with an appeal for support from "all those who can say no" to extremist movements.

Macron: "Say no to extremists"

Unexpectedly low US inflation delights the stock market

The Stockholm stock exchange rose across the board following Wednesday's announcement that inflation in the USA was lower than expected in May. The broad OMXS index climbed 1.

Unexpectedly low US inflation delights the stock market

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality

After the seismic EU election, France's right may be heading towards an epoch shift. National Rally is extending a hand to the Republicans – which leader Éric Ciotti is accepting.

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality

Axfood winner on struggling Stockholm stock exchange

The Stockholm stock exchange fell on Tuesday. The broad OMXS-index decreased by 0.

Axfood winner on struggling Stockholm stock exchange

The French new election: "Macron is playing Russian roulette"

The news of the French re-election came out of the blue, right in the middle of the intense vote count after the EU election. Macron is playing Russian roulette, says France expert Christophe Premat.

The French new election: "Macron is playing Russian roulette"

Russian winds in the EU: Success for Putin's friends

The EU's far-right is growing - and with it, the pro-Russian winds are increasing in the parliamentary corridors. The election result is feared to undermine support for Ukraine and the sanctions against Russia.

Russian winds in the EU: Success for Putin's friends

Germany's President: Never Forget the Harm of Hatred

Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier warns of the dangers of nationalism, after the far-right made gains in the EU election. It is "fitting that it is the day after the European elections that I say – let us never forget the harm that nationalism and hatred have caused in Europe", he says during a visit to France.

Germany's President: Never Forget the Harm of Hatred

Macron: The French will make the right choice

The French are capable of making the right choice, says President Emmanuel Macron, who has called for new elections at home after a major setback in the EU election. The victorious nationalists' list leader – Marine Le Pen's crown prince – is aiming for the prime minister's post.

Macron: The French will make the right choice

Stock Exchange Falls – Banks and French Concerns Weigh Down

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell across the board with industrial companies and banks declining. The broad OMXS-index dropped 0.

Stock Exchange Falls – Banks and French Concerns Weigh Down

EU Election in Seven Points

Outer suburbs are growing in several EU countries, at the same time as a Nordic left-wing wave emerges. Here is everything you need to know about the EU election.

EU Election in Seven Points

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

Rivalries and compromises await as the newly elected European Parliament forms itself. First question: can the leaders of member states agree on who should hold the top jobs?.

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

Ytterhögerns success is no guaranteed victory

The high ground is growing in Europe and the EU parliament. But will the parties be able to come together and form a formidable alternative? That will probably trigger a new discussion about exactly how they will group themselves, says EU expert Sofie Blombäck at Mittuniversitetet.

Ytterhögerns success is no guaranteed victory

"Von der Leyen: 'We won' – Right-wing surge in EU"

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, declares herself the winner in the EU election where both the right and the extreme right are making progress. The question is whether the losers in Germany and France will give her their support.

"Von der Leyen: 'We won' – Right-wing surge in EU"

Kristersson: "The Moderates are increasing again"

There was great jubilation at the Moderate Party's election watch when the election results made it clear that the party will be second largest. The polarising result in Europe and support for Ukraine is no given.

Kristersson: "The Moderates are increasing again"

Macron's fiasco – new election in France

France is heading for an early parliamentary election after the ruling party suffered a stinging defeat in the EU election. Marine Le Pen's National Rally could become the largest party in the entire European Parliament, according to a polling station investigation.

Macron's fiasco – new election in France

Voting in full swing in 20 countries

The main day in the EU election is in full swing, with open polling stations in 20 of the 27 countries. Among the leaders who have voted so far are Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Voting in full swing in 20 countries

Who wins where? Your guide to Europe's election night

How is it going for the German far right and how much is Macron weakened? Here is TT's guide to the most important things to keep an eye on during Sunday's big election night in Europe. .

Who wins where? Your guide to Europe's election night

100-year-old war veteran gets married at D-Day celebration

First honored 100-year-old veteran from World War II Harold Terens at the 80th anniversary of D-Day in northern France. Then he married his new love - 96-year-old fiancée Jeanne Swerlin.

100-year-old war veteran gets married at D-Day celebration

Who wins where? Your guide to the European election

How is it going for the German extreme right and how much is Macron weakened? Here is TT's guide to what's most important to keep track of in the EU election. .

Who wins where? Your guide to the European election

Young and sharp: Le Pen's crown prince captivates France

The disappointment after seven years with the same president lifts the French extreme right high in the EU election. And 28-year-old Jordan Bardella has his sights set on the prime minister's post.

Young and sharp: Le Pen's crown prince captivates France

French fighter jets to Ukraine

France will send a number of Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine. This was stated by President Emmanuel Macron to French TV, without specifying how many planes are involved.

French fighter jets to Ukraine