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France is banning activist groups as presidential rivals jockey for position ahead of 2027 poll

France is banning activist groups on the edges of the political spectrum as it tries to portray itself as the guardian of democracy against extremism

The Independent UK

What's behind the poster causing an antisemitism scandal in French politics

Far-left political party La France Insoumise has again been accused of antisemitism. This time it's because of an image that was supposed to promote an anti-racism march this weekend. The chronicle of a harmful backfire.

Euronews

Suspense Mounts As Macron Expected To Name New French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron was expected Thursday to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government, with politicians across the spectrum holding their breath while he conducts a day visit to Poland.

International Business Times

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Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen’s far-right RN party?

Le Pen, who is credited with rebranding RN into a legitimate political force, is making the most of chaos.

Al Jazeera

Compromise is a dirty word in French politics – but it may be Emmanuel Macron’s only hope

The president needs to find a new PM to stabilise France’s standing on the world stage, even if that means turning to the Socialists, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

France's Macron Appoints New Government In Shift To Right

French president names a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, marking a shift to the right 11 weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary election

International Business Times

Incoming French government under pressure on multiple fronts

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's hard-won new government faced pressure from day one Sunday as threats of a no-confidence motion in parliament multiplied.

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Macron appoints new government in shift to right after weeks of uncertainty

The French presidential palace unveiled a long-awaited new government Saturday dominated by conservatives and centrists. It came more than two months after elections that produced a hung parliament and deepened political divisions as France grapples with growing financial and diplomatic challenges.

France 24

Thousands protest across France over former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier being named prime minister

Left-wing parties accuse Emmanuel Macron of stealing elections by choosing conservative to lead government

The Independent UK

Thousands Protest In France Against New Prime Minister

Thousands of left-wing demonstrators on Saturday took to the streets across France to protest against the nomination of the centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister and denounce President Emmanuel Macron's "power grab."

International Business Times

Who is France's new prime minister Michel Barnier?

After 50 days of a caretaker government, President Emmanuel Macron has finally named former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as prime minister, tasked "with forming a unifying government to serve the country and the French people". Who is he and what are his chances of surviving a no-confidence vote in France's…

Radio France Internationale

Macron has blocked left-wing choice for French PM – what happens next?

Left-wing alliance NFP has failed to secure cross-party backing for its choice for prime minister.

Al Jazeera

Macron Rules Out Left-wing Government Amid Entrenched Deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ruled out naming a left-wing government to end the country's political deadlock, saying it would be a threat to "institutional stability".

International Business Times

Macron rejects left-wing government amid France’s political deadlock

After his party’s defeat in the July elections, Macron must decide who to nominate for prime minister.

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Radio France Internationale

Paris politics heats up as left pushes for power and impeachment

The heated fray of French politics has reignited since the close of the Olympics, with the hard left rallying for power and some factions even pushing to impeach President Emmanuel Macron.

International Business Times

France Seeks Government As PM Vows To 'Guard Against' Extremes

France's political parties scrambled Friday to break a parliamentary deadlock brought on by an inconclusive snap election, as the outgoing prime minister vowed to prevent any government with far-right or hard-left members.

Al Jazeera

In Paris, joy and creeping fears after French far right’s fall from grace

Le Pen’s National Rally dropped from first to third place in an election week, but its relative rise remains a worry.

International Business Times

French Parties Scramble For Influence After Inconclusive Vote

French parties sought to project strength and gather allies on Tuesday, with the government adrift following an election in which no one political force claimed a clear majority.

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The National (Scotland)

French election should teach UK the dangers of First Past the Post, warns ex-MEP

THE French election should act as a warning to the UK about the dangers of First Past the Post which would have led to a victory for Marine Le Pen…

Al Jazeera

French election results: No party secured a majority, so what’s next?

How will President Emmanuel Macron appoint a new prime minister, and how will a hung parliament work?

The Independent UK

France voted against the far right – but what could happen next?

France does not have a reputation for coalitions in recent times, writes Chris Stevenson, so be prepared for weeks of negotiations

The Independent UK

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election

The protests came after the leftwing New Popular Front won 182 seats, blocking Marine Le Pen’s National Rally

Al Jazeera

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament

After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week.

Evening Standard

Violence breaks out on streets of France as far-right National Rally loses to left-wing alliance in election

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal offers resignation after Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance comes in second place - but president asks him to stay on to ‘ensure stability’

International Business Times

France Seeks Way Out Of Political 'Fog' After Far Right Defeat

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday was to start efforts to extract France from its most severe political uncertainty in decades after the left defeated the far right in elections with no group winning an absolute majority.

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