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Bardella May Run for President if Le Pen Is Barred from Election
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Bardella May Run for President if Le Pen Is Barred from Election

The party leader Jordan Bardella can stand as the National Rally's next presidential candidate with the support of Marine Le Pen if she is prevented from participating, he says in an interview on Saturday.
Protests Erupt in Paris Following Le Pen Fraud Verdict
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Protests Erupt in Paris Following Le Pen Fraud Verdict

Convicted fraudster Marine Le Pen highlighted Martin Luther King in connection with the far-right party National Rally's support protest in Paris on Sunday. Thousands of people gathered simultaneously to demonstrate against the far right
Verdict Against Le Pen Casts Doubt on Presidential Ambitions
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Verdict Against Le Pen Casts Doubt on Presidential Ambitions

A hot political climate in France can become even hotter after the verdict against Marine Le Pen. And personally, the blow is hard against her dreams of becoming president
Le Pen's Presidential Hopes in Jeopardy as Fraud Verdict Looms
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Le Pen's Presidential Hopes in Jeopardy as Fraud Verdict Looms

Marine Le Pen's dream of becoming president risks being crushed. Fraud with EU funds can disqualify the French far-right's figurehead from future elections
French Right-Wing Leader Cancels After Bannon's Gesture
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French Right-Wing Leader Cancels After Bannon's Gesture

A fascist-like greeting from right-wing ideologue Steve Bannon causes the French far-right leader to cancel a speech for American right-wing politicians.
The EU's Far-Right Shows Its Muscles in Madrid
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The EU's Far-Right Shows Its Muscles in Madrid

Europe's far-right has gathered in Spain's capital Madrid, encouraged by their own electoral successes and Donald Trump's victory in the USA.
Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement
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Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement

The environment and sustainable solutions may become the losers when Europe tries to become more competitive. Tough demands for simplifications can lead to delayed and watered-down legislation
Far-Right Pioneer Jean-Marie Le Pen is Dead
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Far-Right Pioneer Jean-Marie Le Pen is Dead

The French far-right's father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, has passed away at the age of 96. He is hailed as a "milestone" by his supporters – but is also called the "devil of the republic"
Marine Le Pen in court – may be barred from presidential election
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Marine Le Pen in court – may be barred from presidential election

Allegations of fraud with EU funds can stop the far-right Marine Le Pen from the next presidential election in France. The trial that is now starting may still come to benefit her far-right party in public opinion
The Far-Right Appears to Become the Largest in Austria
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The Far-Right Appears to Become the Largest in Austria

The Far-Right Party FPÖ appears to be becoming the largest party in the election in Austria with 29 percent of the votes, after more than 80 percent of the votes have been counted. If the result stands, it will be the first time after World War II that a far-right party becomes the largest in a national parliamentary election in the country
Macron looks to the right after new prime minister
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Macron looks to the right after new prime minister

France's President Emmanuel Macron is considering appointing a conservative former minister as Prime Minister.
The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes
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The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

The hour of destiny is approaching for Ursula von der Leyen's continuation as President of the EU Commission. The battle is portrayed as a choice between stability and Viktor Orbán
Bardella leads EU's new far-right
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Bardella leads EU's new far-right

One by one, the EU Parliament's most drastic parties on the right flank have joined Viktor Orbán's new gathering of "patriots". Now the party group is third largest – but likely without real influence
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
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
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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
Poll: No Absolute Majority for Le Pen
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Poll: No Absolute Majority for Le Pen

The Far-Right Party National Rally (RN) and its allies do not seem to be able to win an absolute majority in the French parliamentary election, according to a recent survey reported by French and international media.
Crime and Insecurity Drive the French to the Right
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Crime and Insecurity Drive the French to the Right

Increasing crime and insecurity are making French voters look to the right. Ahead of this weekend's second round of voting, Marine Le Pen's National Rally is gaining momentum
Right-Wing Shift in Europe Does Not Worry Blinken
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Right-Wing Shift in Europe Does Not Worry Blinken

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expects continued support for NATO in Europe despite right-wing extremist advances – most recently in the first round of the French parliamentary election.
Kremlin: Following French Election "Very Closely"
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Kremlin: Following French Election "Very Closely"

Russia is closely following the results in France "very closely" after the first round of voting, where the far-right party National Rally (RN) becomes the largest party with just over 29 percent.
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
Power in Sight for Le Pen – Tense Final Round Ahead
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Power in Sight for Le Pen – Tense Final Round Ahead

Marine Le Pen's National Rally becomes the largest party in the first round of the French parliamentary elections, according to exit polls. Now she hopes for an absolute majority – while the president calls for a "broad coalition" against the far-right
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.
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