Europe’s cordon sanitaire against the far right may not work
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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 ... -
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 - 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 -
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 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
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 -
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. -
NBC News - Top stories
Civil rights group files lawsuit alleging housing discrimination against a DACA recipient
A national Latino legal and civil rights organization is suing a property management company for allegedly denying a young woman in New Jersey access to rental units based solely on her immigration status as a DACA recipient. -
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Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election
As it stands on the threshold of power in France, the far-right National Rally is facing scrutiny about some of the candidates it hopes will help it secure a ruling majority in legislative elections on Sunday -
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Italian Premier Meloni rebukes the youth wing of her far-right party for glorifying fascism
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has admonished the youth wing of her far-right Brothers of Italy after an Italian news outlet published videos showing some of its members glorifying fascism -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Euro 2024: UEFA investigating after Turkey’s Merih Demiral makes far-right hand gesture in win over Austria
Merih Demiral threw up a "wolf" salute that is commonly associated with a far-right Turkish nationalist group after scoring a goal on Tuesday in Germany. -
The Guardian - World
Gretchen Whitmer wants to meet far-right plotters who tried to kill her, book reveals
Exclusive: Michigan governor and potential Biden replacement writes in memoir True Gretch of desire for ‘face-to-face’ talks. Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan widely spoken of as a possible Democratic candidate for president should Joe ... -
The Guardian - World
Far right using climate crisis as bogeyman to frighten voters and build higher walls | Jonathan Watts
It is no coincidence that ever more extreme politics has come at a time of ever more extreme weather. A disrupted climate and diminished natural world are widening the dividing lines of ideological debate. Left unchecked, this will undermine ...Climate -
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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 ... -
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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 -
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French President Emmanuel Macron votes in legislative elections that could force him to share power with the far right
French President Emmanuel Macron votes in legislative elections that could force him to share power with the far right -
The Guardian - World
French election 2024: leftwing coalition wins most seats – as it happened
This blog has now closed but you can read our full report on the French election results here. Hello from Paris.. I spent time this afternoon outside a polling station in the city’s 16th district. Continue reading...France -
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French far right falls short of expectations and trails leftist rivals in legislative elections, pollsters say
French far right falls short of expectations and trails leftist rivals in legislative elections, pollsters say -
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. -
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French far-right party president claims historic gains, blames Macron for creating 'uncertainty and instability'
French far-right party president claims historic gains, blames Macron for creating 'uncertainty and instability'France -
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 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. -
Financial Times - Business
France heads back to its postwar era of ungovernability
Far right’s defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary elections could prove a temporary setback -
ABC News - World
Argentine President Milei heads to CPAC in Brazil, snubbing Lula and escalating a political feud
Argentine President Javier Milei is in Brazil to headline a far-right convention after skipping a presidential summit to discuss regional trade policy -
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 -
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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ABC News - World
French faces political paralysis after election with no clear winner
French voters split their parliament into left, center and far-right, leaving the country with the stunning prospect of a deadlocked parliament and political paralysis -
The Wall Street Journal - World
French Leftist Coalition Prevails Over Le Pen's Far Right in Election Shock
The New Popular Front won the biggest share of the National Assembly but fell far short of a majority, raising the specter of a hung parliament.France -
Financial Times - Business
Le Pen teams up with Italian far right in Orbán’s new EU group
Rassemblement National and League join ‘Patriots for Europe’, set to become European parliament’s third-largest factionEuropean Union