After elections produced a deadlocked Parliament, both left and right are claiming victory, while President Emmanuel Macron insists no one won. It’s a recipe for turmoil.
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After France’s Election, the Far Right Is at a Crossroads
The National Rally’s campaign was marred by controversies that undercut its effort to convince voters that it was ready for power. Now, leaders are asking where the party goes from here.
Macron Ends His Silence, Calling for ‘Broad Gathering’ That Would Split the Left
In an open letter, the French president rejected any role in government for the far-left France Unbowed party, setting the stage for a heated showdown.
France Learns a New Word: Ungovernable
Far from producing a “clarification,” President Emmanuel Macron’s snap election has yielded a muddle that could take months to sort out.
France’s Campaign Season Was Marred by Racist Attacks and Violent Acts
Gérald Darmanin, France’s interior minister, said that more than 50 people — including candidates, their substitutes or supporters — had been “physically assaulted” during the campaign.
How the Far-Right National Rally Did in France’s Elections
The party fell short of expectations but had captured its highest number of National Assembly seats.
French Election Yields Deadlock as Left Surges and Far Right Comes Up Short
The outcome left no party with an absolute majority and France bracing for potential political paralysis.
In the French Countryside, a Deep Discontent Takes Root
In northern Burgundy, services have collapsed and the far-right National Rally has risen.
In the French Countryside, the Far-Right National Rally Has Risen
In northern Burgundy, services have collapsed and the far-right National Rally has risen.
France’s Snap Election: Here Is What’s at Stake
France’s July 7 election could see the country’s nationalist, anti-immigrant party achieve a majority, or send the nation into months of political deadlock.