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French union leader calls for support strike for the left

French union leader calls for support strike for the left

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Macron calls for broad coalition

Macron calls for broad coalition

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There 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

Turbulence before the Olympics: "Uncertainty without Precedent"

Turbulence before the Olympics: "Uncertainty without Precedent"

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With barely three weeks left until the OS in Paris, France is thrown into an uncertain political situation. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has therefore offered to stay on until after the games

The Market Relieved - Counts on French Compromise

The Market Relieved - Counts on French Compromise

The 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

Uncertainty in France after Leftist Upset in Election

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Uncertainty in France after Leftist Upset in Election

The 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

Turmoil in Paris after French election

Turmoil in Paris after French election

Masked demonstrators have clashed with police in central Paris after the polling stations closed in France.

Upset for the French Left

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Upset for the French Left

The 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

Left-wing Sensation in French Election – Attal to Resign

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Left-wing Sensation in French Election – Attal to Resign

It will be a sensational victory for the French left, according to exit polls. The country's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who belongs to the center alliance Ensemble, which will be the second largest, will submit his resignation

Now France's future is being decided – but he's boycotting

Now France's future is being decided – but he's boycotting

It'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

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

Keir Starmer receives congratulations from colleagues around the world after his landslide victory in Britain's election.

Mbappé lashes out again: "Catastrophe"

Mbappé lashes out again: "Catastrophe"

England and France are gearing up for the European Championship quarterfinals at the same time as elections are taking place in their home country. One national team doesn't talk politics – while the other is happy to speak out

Government Spokesperson in French Government Attacked

Government Spokesperson in French Government Attacked

Parties urged to unite against French far-right

Parties urged to unite against French far-right

France'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

The French are getting anxious about the election

The French are getting anxious about the election

Since President Emmanuel Macron announced new elections, French psychologists and psychiatrists have seen an increase in consultations and signs of stress, anxiety, and worry among their patients, writes the newspaper Le Monde.

France Divided in the Extremists' Battle

France Divided in the Extremists' Battle

Everything is blamed on President Emmanuel Macron as France catches its breath after the first round of the parliamentary election. The final battle is portrayed as the extremists' fight

French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises

French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises

The euro strengthens against the dollar, French government bond yields fall and the Paris stock exchange rises sharply after the first round of the French parliamentary election. The market breathes a sigh of relief as it does not appear that the far-right party National Rally – which appears to be becoming the largest party – will gain its own majority

The euro is rising – French election uncertainty eases slightly

The euro is rising – French election uncertainty eases slightly

The euro strengthens against the dollar and stock markets around the world rise after the first round of the French parliamentary election. The market breathes a sigh of relief as it does not appear that the far-right party National Rally – which seems to become the largest party – will gain its own majority

The Far-Right Surged – Radical Left Close Behind

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The Far-Right Surged – Radical Left Close Behind

The 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

Fateful week awaits in France

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Fateful week awaits in France

Far-right or left-wing? A divided and dissatisfied France chooses a path – which will have major consequences for all of Europe.

France's New Election - What's at Stake

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France's New Election - What's at Stake

The President is pressured from two sides and can become increasingly cornered – but France can also end up in a deadlock. Here are the conditions for France's parliamentary election

The Le Pen Clan Behind the French Far-Right

The Le Pen Clan Behind the French Far-Right

Betrayal, a bomb, and a dead cat. The Le Pen clan's history is marked by controversies and a bitter family feud – and closely intertwined with the National Rally (RN) party, which now has a whiff of power in France

Le Pen's party in clear lead in France

Le Pen's party in clear lead in France

The far-right and nationalist party National Rally (RN) has a clear lead ahead of Sunday's French parliamentary elections, according to opinion polls. The election could be a tough loss for President Emmanuel Macron's party RE after the setback in the EU parliamentary election on June 9

Tough battle for young voters in French election

Tough battle for young voters in French election

With two strong blocks with monumentally different ideas, the French election appears to be able to become a nail-biter. And forces from all directions are trying to mobilize a group that to a high degree abstains from voting: the young

Crisis Level on French Interest Rates Ahead of New Election

Crisis Level on French Interest Rates Ahead of New Election

There is a crisis atmosphere on the French bond market - where the French state finances itself - ahead of Sunday's re-election to the parliament in France. The Paris Stock Exchange is also falling - despite rises on all other fronts in Europe - and now the entire stock market rise for the year has been erased