The new prime minister wants to succeed President Macron. But first he must see off the far right and define himself before a restive public.
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Can Gabriel Attal Win Over France?
The new prime minister wants to succeed President Macron. But first he must see off the far right and define himself before a restive public.
What to Know About France’s Parliamentary Elections
President Emmanuel Macron is looking to secure a majority that will pass his bills during his second term, but a reinvigorated alliance of left-wing parties hopes to thwart him.
Newly United, French Left Hopes to Counter President in Upcoming Vote
Left-wing parties have joined forces ahead of France’s two-stage parliamentary elections, hoping to revive their fortunes and put a break on President Emmanuel Macron’s agenda.
Newly United, French Left Hopes to Counter President in Upcoming Vote
Left-wing parties have joined forces ahead of France’s two-stage parliamentary elections, hoping to revive their fortunes and put a brake on President Emmanuel Macron’s agenda.
Are Traditional Political Parties Dead in France?
Presidents, prime ministers, Parliament — France’s mainstream left and right-wing parties used to have it all. In the first round of April’s presidential elections, they got less than 7 percent of the vote.
Macron to Face Le Pen for President as French Gravitate Toward Extremes
President Emmanuel Macron and the hard-right leader Marine Le Pen will compete for a second time in a runoff on April 24.
French Election Opens Up as Marine Le Pen Surges
President Emmanuel Macron’s belated entry into the campaign and his focus on Ukraine have left him vulnerable to a strong challenge from the right.
Macron and Le Pen Parties Both Battered in French Regional Elections
The returns suggest the presidential election next year may be more wide open than it seemed.
French Far Right Is Dealt a Setback in First Round of Regional Elections
A center-right party, Les Républicains, led the vote Sunday, while Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, which had high hopes, pulled ahead in only one region.