French far right scores convincing first round election win: What to know
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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. -
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How the French Election Results Unfolded
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How the Far-Right National Rally Did in France’s Elections
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Renowned Nazi hunter in France advises Jews to choose far right over far left in elections
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French far-right party president claims historic gains, blames Macron for creating 'uncertainty and instability'
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French voters rejected a far-right majority in favor of a surge on the left. The risk of political paralysis is high
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What is the New Popular Front, surprise winner of the French election?
With a radical manifesto and an uneasy alliance, the left and green alliance has a difficult task ahead. The New Popular Front (NFP), a four-party left-green alliance, was the shock winner of Sunday’s French parliamentary election, returning 182 ... -
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Euro 2024: UEFA investigating after Turkey’s Merih Demiral makes far-right hand gesture in win over Austria
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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 -
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What's next in France after no party wins majority in elections?
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Farage vows to change politics forever as Reform wins fifth seat
Winning five MPs is the first step in “mass movement across the country”, Mr Farage says. -
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At Avignon Festival, Resisting the Far Right
Tiago Rodrigues said the Avignon Festival, which he leads, would become “a festival of resistance,” juggling activism with the premiere of a new play. -
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French leftists win most seats in legislative elections, pollsters say. Lack of majority plunges country into turmoil
French leftists win most seats in legislative elections, pollsters say. Lack of majority plunges country into turmoil -
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French stocks rise 0.5% after left-wing coalition clinches surprise election win
French stocks moved higher on Monday as markets reacted to a surprise win for the left in the country's parliamentary election.France -
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