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'A Lot Of Hope': French Left Rejoices At Unexpected Election Win

As the first projections showed the left in the lead of France's parliamentary polls, against all expectations, a large crowd of left-wing activists erupted in joy in Paris.

International Business Times

French election: far-right government blocked as Le Pen’s alliance pushed into third place

And so it did not come to pass. For all the expectation – and yes, fear among some in France and around the world – the far-right has failed in its bid to gain a majority in the French National Assembly (the lower house of France’s parliament).

The Conversation

Far-Right National Rally Leader Criticizes Macron's Election Tactics

Far-right National Rally leader Bardella criticizes Macron's alliance with far-left, blames for election setback.

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

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’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 Independent UK

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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France 24

Racism and xenophobia on the rise as French voters gear up for crucial election

France’s far-right National Rally (RN) has its best chance yet of clinching power in a second round of legislative elections on July 7, running on a platform that proposes restricting the rights of immigrants and dual nationals. The party’s surge is in step with a broader rise in racism and…

International Business Times

'Fear' Of Far Right Outweighs Voters' Qualms Over Former French PM

In her constituency in northern France, former prime minister Elisabeth Borne is counting on support from left-wing voters to hold her seat, even if many refuse to forget her role in passing a controversial pension reform.

Radio France Internationale

Africans respond to French elections with pragmatism and frustration

As the National Rally emerged victorious in France's early legislative elections on Sunday, reactions poured in from around the world. In Africa, concerns are mainly focused on immigrants living in France. However, analysts emphasise that if France opts for the far right, it may be time for Africa to make…

Al Jazeera

Can French centrist parties keep far right out in second round of voting?

Far-right National Rally’s hopes of absolute majority may be dashed by tactical manoeuvring, but threat still looms.

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The Guardian - UK

French PM says ‘no place for violence and intimidation’ after candidate attacked putting up election posters – as it happened

Gabriel Attal said candidate Prisca Thevenot and members of her campaign team were attacked by four individuals

France 24

How France’s far-right National Rally plans to secure its absolute majority in parliament

Buoyed by its resounding success in the first round of the snap legislative elections, France’s far-right National Rally party (RN) is hoping to secure an absolute majority in the second round on July 7. Before it can achieve this however, NR’s President Jordan Bardella will have to fend off both…

The Guardian - UK

French PM says efforts to prevent far-right majority can succeed

Gabriel Attal urges on campaign to peg back rise of National Rally as candidates pull out to avoid splitting vote

The Conversation

How the French far-right rose to prominence

European politics was shaken by a surge in support for the far-right and far-left in the first round of France’s legislative elections on June 30. Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party won 33% of the popular vote, ahead of the far-left New Popular Front (NFP) alliance on 28%.

Radio France Internationale

More than 210 candidates exit French election runoff to block far right progress

More than 210 left-wing or Macronist candidates who qualified for the runoff round of the legislative elections have withdrawn in an effort to block the far right from taking power, a move supported by the French president.

France 24

Le Pen’s far right is on the cusp of power in France – what happens next?

The “clarification” President Emmanuel Macron invoked as he called France’s snap elections has clarified this much: that French voters no longer want him to govern alone – or indeed at all. Exactly who he should share power with remains an open question after an inconclusive first round that has handed…

The Guardian - UK

Over 200 candidates withdraw before second round of voting – France election as it happened

Around 130 are members of left-wing New Popular Front with more than 80 from Macron camp

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