Macron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentum
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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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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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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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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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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 -
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In-form Norris keen to give home crowd spectacle to savour at Silverstone
McLaren star’s humble beginnings keep him in check as he continues to etch his mark on modern Formula One. One of Lando Norris’s endearing qualities is his willingness to open up, to be, well, himself, an increasingly rare trait in Formula One. It ... -
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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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The Latest | Macron asks French prime minister to stay on for the sake of stability
French President Emmanuel Macron rejected the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Monday, in the wake of a chaotic election result that left neither left, right, nor center with a majority in the National Assembly -
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Macron asks French PM to stay on as political deadlock continues
France's president asks his prime minister to remain in post "to ensure the country's stability". -
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Prime Day 2024 takes place July 16 and 17, but we're already seeing some great deals crop up ahead Amazon's big sale event, including awesome discounts on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories. This is a great time to upgrade your ... -
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Le Pen's far-right at the gates of power
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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 ... -
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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 -
Wired - Tech
The Far Right Is Already Demonizing Kamala Harris
Social media platforms, far-right message boards, and extremist Telegram channels are full of misogynistic and racist hatred directed at the vice president. -
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Macron’s ‘irresponsible’ snap election casts shadow over Olympics
Political chaos dents France’s image and raises security issues at world’s most watched sporting event -
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France's Emmanuel Macron keeps prime minister, cites 'stability' after chaotic election
The French President refused the prime minister's resignation, asking him to remain temporarily after chaotic election results left the government in limbo. -
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The Latest | The UK goes to the polls in a national election with results expected early Friday
Voters in the U.K. are casting their ballots in a national election to choose the 650 lawmakers who will sit in Parliament for the next five yearsUnited Kingdom -
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Man charged after giving a child fireworks that set 2 homes on fire, police say
A New York man was charged with arson after giving an 11-year-old child fireworks that set a shed and two homes on fire on Independence Day -
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French President Emmanuel Macron's office says he will 'wait' to make decisions about a new government
French President Emmanuel Macron's office says he will 'wait' to make decisions about a new government -
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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. -
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 -
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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. -
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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 Guardian - World
Police, poverty and populism: how Perpignan became a laboratory for the far right
French city’s election of a National Rally mayor has been a study in the party’s attempts to normalise itself in local politics. As Patrice Burel scooped coffee at his roastery in Perpignan, he lamented the steady closure of other shops on this ... -
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New Factories and Jobs Are Not Enough to Stem France’s Far Right Surge
President Emmanuel Macron’s promise of re-industrialization in northern France has helped stimulate the economy, but “people feel defeated and angry.” -
The New York Times - World
Reform U.K.’s Success Is Latest Sign of Strength for Europe’s Far Right
The insurgent anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage secured around 14 percent of the vote in Britain’s general election, though it has won only five parliamentary seats. -
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Far-right Trump ally Nigel Farage wins a seat in the U.K. Parliament
Reform UK Party leader Nigel Farage smiled and heckled back at some hecklers as he relished his far-right party's ascent into Parliament.Donald Trump -
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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 -
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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. -
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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
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