The vote has turned into a race between the two main opponents of President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party: the far-right National Rally and the New Popular Front, a left-wing coalition.
Author: CATHERINE PORTER
New Popular Front Scored Big in France’s Vote. Who Are Its Members?
Parties on the left were so fractious, they broke up their alliance months ago, but the possibility of a government controlled by the far right drew them back together.
France’s Far-Right Party Has a Plan: Big on Ideas but Short on Details
Although the party, National Rally, has changed since its early days of overt racism and antisemitism, its basic philosophy remains: Immigrants are a threat to the country’s safety and economy,
What Changes Would a Far-Right Government Bring to France?
The far-right party National Rally may end up governing France. Although it has evolved, its basic philosophy remains: Immigrants are a threat to the country’s safety and economy.
France Reacts to Big Far-Right Wins in First Round of Snap Election
Many expressed shock that Marine Le Pen’s nationalist party was so close to power after the first round of a snap election.
How a French Far-Right Leader, Jordan Bardella, Helped Rebrand the National Rally
Many long considered Marine Le Pen’s party too extreme to be anywhere close to power. Now, the party could win a parliamentary election — and fill the prime minister’s seat.
At D-Day Ceremonies, Thinking of One Veteran Who Wouldn’t Return
While covering the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion in northern France, a Times reporter remembers a family member.
This D-Day Reunion Might Be the Last for Many WWII Veterans
It is 80 years since the Allied invasion of Normandy, and the average age of veterans hovers at 100. Once they are gone, how will their sacrifices be remembered?
Macron Arrives in New Caledonia, French Territory on Brink of Civil War
New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific, is on the brink of civil war as pro-independence activists protest a law that would expand voting rights.
How Does the World See the U.S. Campus Protests?
Abroad, some have praised the demonstrations. Others call the crackdowns evidence of American hypocrisy, or of a nation coming apart.