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Turmoil in Paris after French election

Turmoil in Paris after French election

Mon 8 Jul 2024 00:30 CEST

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

Sun 7 Jul 2024 12:55 CEST

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

Sun 7 Jul 2024 08:57 CEST

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

Sun 7 Jul 2024 06:01 CEST

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

Fri 5 Jul 2024 10:37 CEST

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"

Thu 4 Jul 2024 18:50 CEST

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

Thu 4 Jul 2024 02:40 CEST

Parties urged to unite against French far-right

Parties urged to unite against French far-right

Tue 2 Jul 2024 13:45 CEST

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 Over 200 candidates have already withdrawn in an attempt to put obstacles in the way of the far-right party ahead of the second round of voting on Sunday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

Tue 2 Jul 2024 13:02 CEST

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

Mon 1 Jul 2024 12:14 CEST

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

Mon 1 Jul 2024 09:40 CEST

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

Mon 1 Jul 2024 08:09 CEST

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

Mon 1 Jul 2024 02:53 CEST

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

Sun 30 Jun 2024 08:01 CEST

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

Sun 30 Jun 2024 07:01 CEST

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

Sat 29 Jun 2024 13:48 CEST

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

Sat 29 Jun 2024 07:08 CEST

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

Sat 29 Jun 2024 06:34 CEST

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

Fri 28 Jun 2024 11:11 CEST

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

Inflation news boosted the Stockholm stock exchange

Inflation news boosted the Stockholm stock exchange

Fri 28 Jun 2024 07:27 CEST

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the week on a plus after fresh statistics showed that inflation fell as expected in the USA in May. The OMXS index increased by 0

Anxiety grows among French Muslims ahead of the election

Anxiety grows among French Muslims ahead of the election

Tue 25 Jun 2024 19:11 CEST

In France, the anxiety is increasing among the country's Muslims about which direction the policy will take after the election. We are naturally afraid of how the result will affect our daily lives, says Fatima, 70 years old

Macron: "Civil War" if Extremists Win

Macron: "Civil War" if Extremists Win

Mon 24 Jun 2024 22:02 CEST

France may be facing a civil war if the far-right or the far-left achieve significant successes in this summer's parliamentary elections. This is predicted by President Emmanuel Macron

Macron: Will Remain Regardless of Election Outcome

Macron: Will Remain Regardless of Election Outcome

Mon 24 Jun 2024 02:18 CEST

Separatists arrested, flown to France

Separatists arrested, flown to France

Sun 23 Jun 2024 10:51 CEST