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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
France's president Emmanuel Macron will remain in office as the country's president for the remainder of his term, regardless of the outcome of the parliamentary election, whose first round takes place on 30 June. "You can rely on me to be your president, your constant defender of the republic, our values", he writes in an open letter published in French media.
Separatists arrested, flown to France
Seven separatists from New Caledonia have been flown 1,700 miles from the island group in the Pacific Ocean to the French mainland, where they will be held in custody awaiting trial. One of those detained is Christian Tein, leader of the independence group CCAT and one of the leading activists in the drive for independence for the island group.
Panic as record-speed election organisation gets underway
Dragged-out semesters, cancelled weddings and thousands of called-up volunteers. In France, the municipalities are struggling to organise parliamentary elections at record speed – at the same time as school leavers' ceremonies and the Olympics are looming.
Turbulence on the Paris Stock Exchange - "great uncertainty"
It has been rocky on the Paris Stock Exchange since President Emmanuel Macron called for new elections following the fiasco in the EU election. Here, one is unexpectedly thrown into some sort of political vacuum.
National Rally wants to privatise French public service
The French far-right party National Rally (RN) wants to privatise the country's public service TV and radio. .
Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation
France's president Emmanuel Macron is playing high stakes by calling for new elections to parliament, where Le Pen's National Rally is expected to make strong gains. A "marriage of convenience" with the far-right could become tricky – but could also be part of Macron's tactic, believes Göran von Sydow at Sieps.
EU Base Extended - Already Now
After defeat in the EU election, France's president Emmanuel Macron called for new elections in the country. Now Kylian Mbappé has found himself in the midst of the political turmoil – just hours before the European Championship premiere.
Guide: European Championship 17 June
Under Monday, Kylian Mbappé and his France step into the tournament. But also Ukraine, who play for a greater purpose.
Mbappé confirms – stopped from Olympics
France's president Emmanuel Macron has expressed his desire to see the star at this summer's Paris Olympics. And Kylian Mbappé has himself said that he would love to play Olympic football.
The Election in France: "Macron is a Joke"
In Fréjus in southern France, support for the far-right National Rally is strong. Here, a majority of residents vote for the far-right and many want to see Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen's crown prince, as Prime Minister after the parliamentary election on 30 June.
After the Unrest - New Caledonia's Airport Reopens
New Caledonia's international airport is to reopen from Monday, according to local authorities. The airport has been closed for a month due to the violent unrest that has taken place in the French territory in the Pacific.
The Election Campaign in France Continues to Surprise
The French parliamentary election continues to bring surprises since President Emmanuel Macron shocked the country by calling for new elections. On Saturday, former President, socialist François Hollande, announced that he is considering running in the parliamentary election.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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