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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

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

Macron: "Civil War" if Extremists Win

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

National Rally wants to privatise French public service

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.

The Election in France: "Macron is a Joke"

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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

Republican Leader Ciotti Ousted – Prepares to Fight

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"

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

National Gathering Rejects Zemmour's Party

National Gathering Rejects Zemmour's Party

France's right is moving forward at a rapid pace – and the far-right party National Rally is on its way to forming an alliance with the traditional right. But cooperation with the even more extreme Éric Zemmour's party is ruled out

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality

After the seismic EU election, France's right may be heading towards an epoch shift. National Rally is extending a hand to the Republicans – which leader Éric Ciotti is accepting

Macron's fiasco – new election in France

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Macron's fiasco – new election in France

France is heading for an early parliamentary election after the ruling party suffered a stinging defeat in the EU election. Marine Le Pen's National Rally could become the largest party in the entire European Parliament, according to a polling station investigation