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France’s Renewed Unrest Could Boost Marine Le Pen’s Bid for the Presidency

As looting and arson at town halls add to the turmoil, an already divided France risks becoming even more polarized. The violence could bring the far right to power. “Violence strengthens the ‘party of order’,” political scientist Jérôme Fourquet told the newspaper Le Soir.

France election race pits Le Pen and Mélenchon against a fragmented center

Europe faces a French revolution as the extremes take to the streets in a race to become the new president. The winner could be the least unpopular.

Russia escalates disinformation campaign ahead of French presidential election

With eight months to go until the French presidential election, Russia is stepping up efforts to influence France. Several presidential candidates have been targeted in smear campaigns linked to Russian intelligence, according to French authorities. The aim is to divide and polarize, says an expert.

Russia ramps up disinformation campaign against France ahead of presidential election

With eight months to go before the French presidential election, Russia is stepping up its attempts to influence France. Several presidential candidates have been targeted by smear campaigns linked to Russian intelligence, according to French authorities. The aim is to divide and polarize, says an expert.

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.

The Election Campaign in France Continues to Surprise