The French far-right RN party grapples with its ambiguous past on antisemitism and Zionism amidst the 2027 presidential race, raising questions about its evolving political stance.
High school blockades have expanded to 180 institutions across France, intensifying clashes between La France Insoumise and the government amid numerous arrests.
The judiciary upheld the autonomy of political parties by supporting Philippe Brun's exclusion from a primary, underscoring limited court intervention in internal party affairs.
The Socialist Party's primary campaign emphasizes candidates over ideas, causing confusion among members about the selection process and future alliances.
French President Macron's UN speech criticizing Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank provokes a strong backlash from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
François Bayrou has outlined a plan for a unified primary among center-left and center-right parties to present a single candidate against extremist opponents in the 2027 presidential election.
Europe faces rising far-right influence as key leaders struggle with strategies ahead of France's 2027 election and Germany's AfD success.
The right-wing primary for France's 2027 presidential election sees key debates on organization, tiebreak methods, and campaign team announcements.
Former Macron allies call for a broad coalition excluding Republicans to block the far-right National Rally in France's 2027 presidential election amid economic challenges.
Key French presidential candidates reveal distinct strategies: Ciotti proposes alliance to Le Pen with mutual policy proposals, while Mélenchon focuses on economic reforms emphasizing price controls and debt cancellation.
The 2026 Braderie de Lille saw presidential candidates actively engage voters with speeches and political interactions, spotlighting divisions and alliances ahead of the 2027 election.
Éric Ciotti publicly supports Marine Le Pen for president as the RN's immigration deal with Reform UK faces criticism from French political rivals.
As France readies for the 2027 presidential election, rising far-right support prompts calls for centrist unity amid left-wing fragmentation and societal challenges.
Dominique de Villepin and François Ruffin, despite contrasting backgrounds, find common ground as 2027 presidential campaign heats up.
Vincent Bolloré's ties with prominent French politicians reveal his growing influence over the political landscape through media control.
The 2026 French presidential election debate is shaped by generational economic issues, with pension and health care dominating discussions due to the political influence of older voters, while calls grow to address long-term challenges.
Ex-President François Hollande declines to run in the 2027 presidential election, urging left-wing factions to unite for a pivotal moment in December.
François Hollande has begun his 2027 presidential campaign by rejecting the socialist primary and advocating for political unity among right and center factions.
François Hollande rejects a left primary, urging broader political unity and a pivotal December decision ahead of the 2027 French presidential election.
Amid efforts by Edouard Philippe to unify right and center parties in La Réunion, the 2027 presidential campaign witnesses its first economic debate featuring major candidates including Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
Central bloc candidates in the 2027 French presidential race intensify immigration policy pitches, ranging from asylum suspension to migrant quotas and governance reforms.
France's political leaders face criticism for silent and inadequate responses to the deadly 2026 heatwave, fueling public frustration and highlighting a pressing climate crisis ahead of presidential elections.
Declared candidates for France's 2027 presidential election reveal a fragmented political scene amid a critical housing crisis and early disinformation challenges.
With the 2027 election approaching, French political parties are campaigning on beaches and local areas during summer 2026, employing unique outreach methods to engage vacationers despite mixed public response.
Ahead of the 2027 French presidential election, parties La France insoumise and Renaissance launch political workbooks to engage voters, while historic Maison de la Mutualité reaffirms its symbolic role in political mobilization.
Political leaders debate the strategic scope and organization of primaries for the 2027 French presidential election, spotlighting endorsements and differing visions for the left and center spaces.
François Bayrou urges a broad primary among moderates to avoid an extreme left versus right runoff in France's 2027 presidential election.
Paris prosecutors have launched an investigation into alleged Russian disinformation campaigns targeting presidential candidate Raphaël Glucksmann amid wider interference efforts ahead of France's 2026 election.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announces continued collaboration with political parties and enhanced legislative measures to counter foreign disinformation efforts targeting the 2026 presidential elections.
France reforms economic diplomacy roles and addresses social media disinformation to counter foreign interference ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Jean-David Ciot announces his senatorial candidacy highlighting the critical role of local governance experience in the 2026 elections.
France's liberal political groups convene to confront leadership voids and ideological battles ahead of the 2027 election amid shifting voter alignments favoring established candidates like Marine Le Pen and Édouard Philippe.
The scheduling of the 2027 French presidential election has drawn criticism for its timing, especially the runoff set just after May 1 labor protests, sparking debate on political fairness and democratic integrity.
The choice of April 18 and May 2 for the 2027 French presidential election dates triggers criticism, particularly over the second round scheduled right after May 1 labor protests.
French politicians grapple with balancing traditional dress codes and comfort as a heatwave prompts attire relaxations in political institutions.
Marc Bloch's induction into the Panthéon highlights the interplay of memory, politics, and controversy in France’s national narrative.
Efforts to honor Marc Bloch highlight both his intellectual impact and symbolic importance in contemporary French memory and identity debates.
As the 2027 presidential election nears, French political leaders intensify ideological battles over the nation's identity, setting the stage for a highly contested election season.
French agriculture wields strong political influence through mobilization and lobbying amid growing environmental regulations and sector challenges.
Local and academic authorities in France face scrutiny for policies affecting political organizations' access to public spaces, sparking debate over neutrality and free access.