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Leftwing coalition wins most parliamentary seats in France – as it happened

This blog has now closed but you can read our full report on the French election results here

The Guardian - UK

Organiser of Paris Olympics keeps focus on Games, not politics

The chief organiser of the Paris Olympics says he is focused on preparing for the Games later this month rather than the political turmoil gripping France.

Radio France Internationale

France elections latest: Macron asks PM Attal to stay on as country faces ‘3 major risks’ over deadlock

France faces months of instability after none of the three major parties were able to achieve a majority at the second round of elections

The Independent UK

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France no longer resembles a divided but tolerant family. It is catastrophically fractured

As voters decide in the second round of elections today, the far right’s shock success last week has left many asking what the future holds for the republic

The Guardian - UK

France votes in second round of parliamentary polls as far right eyes power

Opinion polls have forecast the far-right National Rally will win the most votes but likely fall short of a majority.

Al Jazeera

France Votes In High-Stakes Election Amid Rising Far-Right Threat

France's snap election sees far-right RN challenging Macron's party for majority in National Assembly, with political tensions rising.

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France on course for highest turnout in decades at pivotal election

Far-right National Rally of Marine Le Pen poised to become dominant force in country’s national assembly

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From Cold War To The Ukraine War: NATO At 75

The NATO military alliance in April marked 75 years since the signing of its founding treaty in Washington -- where its members gather for an anniversary summit this week.

International Business Times

France Votes In 'Seismic' Election

France votes in legislative elections Sunday that will be decisive in determining its political future and could see the far right become the largest party in parliament for the first time.

International Business Times

‘We want our peace’: why is France’s far-right support such a rural affair?

Media rhetoric about migrants and crime is rallying support for the National Rally in the countryside but, say city folk, the reality is different

The Guardian - UK

France's National Rally Leads In Tightly Contested Election

France's election runoff could see RN challenge Macron's coalition, shaping the country's political landscape.

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France braces for ‘high drama’ run-offs as Le Pen’s far right eyes power

With the far right seemingly headed for victory, voters on the left and in the centre feel on edge.

Al Jazeera

France Holds Its Breath Ahead Of Uncertain Vote

France's tense election campaign was on hold Saturday on the eve of the final vote, but thoughts were turning to an uncertain future before polling even opens.

International Business Times

France Faces Surge In Political Violence Ahead Of Elections

French authorities report over 50 physical assaults on candidates and campaigners during high-stakes parliamentary elections, raising concerns about politi...

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International Business Times

Tension As France's Snap Election Campaign Comes To A Climax

Tensions were running high Friday as France's election campaign came to an end ahead of a one-day pause and then a historic run-off vote that could paralyse government or see the far right sweep to power.

The Independent UK

French election campaign rocked by violence as minister says more than 50 attacks made ahead of crunch vote

France ‘on edge’ as politicians begrudgingly unite in bid to hold off unprecedented far-right threat

The Conversation

Which European leaders does prime minister Keir Starmer need to call and what will his relationship be like with each?

To get to power, Keir Starmer’s Labour party has aimed to “de-risk” its image and present itself as trustworthy and stable. That appears to have paid off domestically, but it contrasts with the near impossibility of derisking foreign policy.

The Guardian - UK

Eighth time lucky for hungry hound Farage. Now Labour and Tories must find a way to defang him

The Reform UK leader will cause division and mayhem in parliament. Unchecked, he will cast a dark shadow over our politics, says author Samuel Earle

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Al Jazeera

World leaders congratulate Starmer after stunning UK general election win

‘Let’s get to it, my friend’: Canada’s Trudeau urges Starmer to work together to build ‘progressive, fair future’.

The Independent UK

France’s North African doctors consider emigration amid rise of far right

The far right performs well in regions with poor healthcare access

The Independent UK

French elections: What happens next and will Macron resign?

The country is likely to see a hung parliament

The Guardian - UK

France can argue later – now everyone who cares about our democracy must unite to keep the far right out

Time is running out, and only putting aside petty party squabbles will stop the disaster of the National Rally taking power, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

International Business Times

French Far Right, Rivals In Final Push Ahead Of Decisive Vote

The French far right and its struggling rivals make a final push for votes on Friday ahead of the decisive round of parliamentary elections that were called in a major gamble by centrist President Emmanuel Macron.

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Kylian Mbappé Urges French Public To Vote In Elections

French soccer stars Kylian Mbappé and Jules Kounde express concern over far-right party's rise in French elections, urging civic engagement and responsible...

International Business Times

French Far Right Says Power Within Grasp As Mbappe Warns Of Disaster

French far-right leader Marine le Pen insisted Thursday her party can still win control of parliament despite the centre and left scrambling to block her way and football hero Kilian Mbappe urging fans to outvote "those people".

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