He wants to lead a united Europe to independence. But the world has changed on him.
Tag: National Rally (France)
French President Macron Adjusts His Cabinet, Seeking a Fresh Start
The new appointments by President Emmanuel Macron of France are unlikely to help him push his agenda through a fragmented lower house of Parliament.
France’s Far Right Surges Into Parliament, and Further Into the Mainstream
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally now has a place of power in the political establishment and a chance to prove itself in the eyes of voters.
France’s Far-Right Surges Into Parliament, and Further Into the Mainstream
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally now has a place of power in the political establishment and a chance to prove itself in the eyes of voters.
Macron Loses Absolute Majority in Parliament as Opposition Surges
For the first time in 20 years, a newly-elected French president failed to win an absolute majority in Parliament, forcing President Macron to deal with a defiant left and a resurgent far-right.
France’s Far Right Wins Record Number of Seats in Parliament
The party of Marine Le Pen secured enough seats to form a parliamentary group, giving it more clout, for the first time in four decades.
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.
Emmanuel Macron Tries to Reinvent Himself After Re-election
France seems in search of a kinder, gentler, greener President Macron. He says he will listen.
Emmanuel Macron Defeats Marine Le Pen for Second Term as French President
The result was a relief to allies in Europe and Washington wary of a far-right challenger who was hostile to the European Union and NATO.
Inside Le Pen Territory as France Votes in a Runoff Election
Whatever happens in the runoff election on Sunday, France has changed, and the winner may face a turbulent season.