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The New York Times - World
How the French Election Results Unfolded
A left-wing coalition unexpectedly surged and the far-right National Rally fell short of predictions. But no coalition captured a majority in Parliament, meaning months of gridlock could lie ahead.France -
The New York Times - World
France’s New Popular Front Was Formed to Keep Far Right From Power
The left-wing alliance includes the divisive Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a combative politician who has been accused of antisemitism. -
Financial Times - Business
Leftwing surge thwarts far right in French election
Markets reverse early losses after Marine Le Pen’s RN falls well short of expected gains in parliament -
ABC News - World
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 -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Boeing to plead guilty to fraud charge
Also in today’s newsletter, calls grow for Biden to step aside and France’s far right thwarted -
NBC News - Top stories
France prevents far-right takeover, but its famed 'cordon sanitaire' has cracks
Besting all expectations, France’s leftist coalition pulled off an upset victory over the populist National Rally that quelled, for now, fears of a far-right takeover in a nation with a long history of keeping the far right out of government and ... -
CBS News - Top stories
France's far-right suffers surprising defeat in election
The left and centrist political factions appear to be headed for key wins in France's elections on Sunday. Right-wing groups suffered a surprising defeat after their success in the first round of voting. Elaine Cobbe has the details. -
Financial Times - Business
In charts: How France’s far right lost
A hastily assembled leftist bloc beat back the challenge from Marine Le Pen’s RN — for now -
Financial Times - Business
France edges back from the far-right brink
Centrists and the left need to form a viable coalition to prevent political paralysis -
Financial Times - World
How France’s far right built a national movement from the grassroots
Old school retail politics have helped bring Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National to the brink of political power -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Corporate Bond Supply Expected to Decline in Second Half of 2024
Rising geopolitical concerns and the upcoming U.S. elections are likely to limit issuance of euro-denominated corporate bonds in the second half, ING said. -
ABC News - Sports
Mbappé warns of political situation in France as far right gets closer to power
France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé has warned his country is in a “catastrophic” political situation as it lurches closer to a first far-right government since World War II -
The Hill - Politics
The far right is gaining ground in France’s elections, and its opponents paved the way
National Rally has to some extent sloughed off its reputation as a pariah; French conservative politicians such as François Fillon played an outsized role in shifting the electorate. -
Financial Times - Business
The maverick TV host amping up France’s far right
Cyril Hanouna is a key player in Vincent Bolloré’s Fox News-like media empire -
BBC News - Top stories
The far right came close to power in France. What about the rest of Europe?
Whatever the result of France's election, its impact will be seismic, says Europe editor Katya Adler. -
ABC News - World
French leftists win most seats in pivotal runoff elections
A coalition on the left came together unexpectedly before French snap elections.France -
Yahoo News - World
France’s far right in trouble after left-wing alliance projected to win
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The Guardian - World
France’s progressives keep out the far right, but what could happen next?
While the left-green alliance look set to form the largest bloc, country could face years of political paralysis. French election 2024 – liveThe New Popular Front (NFP), a left-green alliance dominated by Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s radical left France ... -
BBC News - Top stories
'Victims of a dishonest alliance': French far right disappointed but defiant
With the champagne on ice, they thought they were on the brink of victory - but it didn't happen. -
The New York Times - World
How the Far-Right National Rally Did in France’s Elections
The party fell short of expectations but had captured its highest number of National Assembly seats. -
Financial Times - World
How France’s Republican front halted the far-right’s rise
Also in this newsletter: why the UK election result is a harbinger of thawing relations with the EU -
CBS News - Top stories
France facing political paralysis as far-right suffers surprise blow
A left-wing alliance beat back a far-right surge in France on Sunday, winning the most seats in snap legislative elections. But no party came close to reaching a majority in the National Assembly. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobb joins from ... -
The New York Times - World
French Election Yields Deadlock as Left Surges and Far Right Comes Up Short
The outcome left no party with an absolute majority and France bracing for potential political paralysis. -
Yahoo News - World
French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock
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ABC News - World
French voters rejected a far-right majority in favor of a surge on the left. The risk of political paralysis is high
French voters rejected a far-right majority in favor of a surge on the left. The risk of political paralysis is high -
ABC News - World
Renowned Nazi hunter in France advises Jews to choose far right over far left in elections
France’s renowned Nazi hunter Serge Klarsfeld is advising voters in Sunday’s parliamentary elections that if they’re faced with a duel between Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and a far-left competitor, they should choose the far right -
CNBC - Business
France avoided a far-right election win — now the radical far left is demanding power
After the left-wing's election success in France, all eyes are now on radical firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon who has demanded the left be given the premiership. -
Yahoo News - World
Dutch far-right party to join Orbán's new EU Parliament alliance
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Yahoo News - World
Mbappé warns of 'catastrophic' political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power
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ABC News - World
Germany fears a victory for the far-right National Rally could harm its close relations with France
The German government has expressed concern about a possible victory of the far-right National Rally in France on Sunday -
The Guardian - World
‘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. Flanked by fields of corn and tree-lined ponds, Colombier-Saugnieu has a proximity to the bustling ... -
ABC News - World
The Latest | France begins pivotal runoff elections that could propel the far right to power
France is voting in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and its inward-looking, anti-immigrant vision -
ABC News - World
Voting begins for France’s second round of legislative elections that could propel the far right to power
Voting begins for France’s second round of legislative elections that could propel the far right to power -
Yahoo News - World
The Latest | In a surprise, French leftists win the most seats in legislative elections
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NBC News - Top stories
France heads to the polls as centrists scramble to keep the far right from taking power
Voters are headed to the polls in France for the second round of a high-stakes election that will decide if the far right National Rally will win a majority in Parliament. -
Yahoo News - World
Polls open in France's run-off as Le Pen's far right seeks power
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NBC News - Top stories
France’s left-wing parties projected to finish first in parliamentary elections, keeping far right at bay
A tense alliance between France’s centrist and leftist parties has kept the far-right National Rally party at bay, according to exit polls, with Prime Minister Gabriel Attal set to resign. -
CNBC - Business
France's left-wing coalition thwarts far right in parliamentary run-off vote
A period of horse-trading and instability is now likely to take hold in France, as political alliances are forged with the aim of forming a government. -
The Guardian - World
France election: surprise win for leftwing alliance keeps Le Pen’s far right from power
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally falls into third place despite strong showing in first round of voting. A leftwing alliance has become the biggest force in the French parliament after tactical voting held back the far right, but the shape of the ...
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