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Far-Right Parties Form New Bloc In European Parliament

Far-right parties unite in Patriots for Europe bloc, challenging mainstream groups in the European Parliament.

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Le Pen and Orban forces unite in EU parliament forming new far-right bloc

Marine Le Pen's National Rally formed an alliance with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's political group in the European Parliament on Monday, establishing a new far-right faction. This move came just one day after Le Pen's party experienced an unexpected setback in French legislative elections.

Radio France Internationale

Far-right groups from France and Hungary to lead a new political force in the European Parliament

Far-right parties from 12 countries, including France’s National Rally and Hungary’s ruling Fidesz, have joined forces to form a new bloc in the European Parliament

The Independent UK

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Le Pen and Orbán join forces in European parliament far-right alliance

The group, styled Patriots for Europe, becomes the third-largest force and largest-ever far-right bloc assembly

The Guardian - UK

The far right seemed to have a lock on France's legislative elections. Here's why it didn't it win

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen appeared to be nearer to power than ever last week after her National Rally party triumphed in the opening round of legislative elections

The Independent UK

Le Pen And Orban Far-right Groups Unite In EU Parliament

Marine Le Pen's party on Monday teamed up with the camp of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to launch a new far-right camp in the EU parliament, a day after being dealt a surprise defeat in French elections.

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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Inside the toxic battle dividing France

The Far Right may not have won a majority in yesterday’s snap parliamentary elections, but this failure cannot disguise the growing popularity of Marine le Pen’s party. Peter Allen reports from Paris

Evening Standard

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.

International Business Times

France's National Rally Makes Significant Gains In Recent Elections

France's far-right National Rally (RN) has gained electoral ground under Marine Le Pen's leadership, reshaping the country's political landscape.

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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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Vote Projections Show French Left On Course To Defeat Far Right

A loose alliance of French left-wing parties thrown together for snap elections was on course Sunday to become the biggest parliamentary bloc and beat the far right, according to shock projected results.

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The Guardian - UK

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

Dynamite News

France: Voting begins for second round of snap parliamentary election

Voting began in France for the second round of the snap parliamentary election called by President Emmanuel President to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, in which 289 seats are required for a party to hold an absolute majority. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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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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.

Al Jazeera

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.

International Business Times

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.

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

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.

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…

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