Why is the far right gaining momentum in France?
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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. -
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 ... -
The New York Times - World
Why More French Youth Are Voting for the Far Right
Most young people in France usually don’t vote or they back the left. That is still true, but support has surged for the far right, whose openly racist past can feel to them like ancient history. -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations gain momentum
A senior U.S. official tells CBS News that Hamas' latest response to the existing cease-fire proposal with Israel "may provide the basis for closing the deal." CBS News' Holly Williams is following the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.Israel -
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 New York Times - Top stories
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.” -
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 -
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 -
ESPN - Sports
'My own pace': Emma Raducanu is gaining momentum at Wimbledon
At Wimbledon this week, Emma Raducanu has already earned her best result since then. -
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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
France can argue later – now everyone who cares about our democracy must unite to keep the far right out | Rokhaya Diallo
Time is running out, and only putting aside petty party squabbles will stop the disaster of the National Rally taking power. The far right’s historically high score in the first round of the French legislative elections was reflected in the ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
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. -
BBC News - Top stories
Le Pen's far-right at the gates of power
The National Rally party is now a dominant force in France -
The Guardian - World
French PM says efforts to prevent far-right majority can succeed
Gabriel Attal urges on campaign to peg back rise of National Rally as candidates pull out to avoid splitting vote. France’s prime minister has said nationwide efforts to prevent Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) winning an outright majority in ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
French Parties Cooperate to Stop Far Right from Controlling Parliament
A leftist alliance and the party of President Emmanuel Macron withdrew almost all their third-place candidates in an attempt to impede Marine Le Pen’s party.France -
BBC News - Top stories
Only far right can win majority, warns French PM
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal urges voters to stop Marine Le Pen's party winning Sunday's vote.France -
Financial Times - Business
Far right to fall short of majority in French parliament, poll says
Harris Interactive predicts hung parliament ahead of high-stakes run-off on July 7France -
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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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. -
CBS News - Top stories
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 -
Financial Times - World
French far right lead narrows ahead of Sunday vote, poll shows
Ipsos projects a closer race likely to result in a hung parliament -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Are So Many Townhouses For Sale in Park Slope Right Now?
Nine homes asking more than $100 million combined were on the market as of mid-June, thanks to skyrocketing home prices and seller optimism. -
CNBC - Business
Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK party shocks with significant gains expected
The projected success of the right-wing Reform UK party, led by Brexiteer Nigel Farage, has surprised pollsters and the political establishment.United Kingdom -
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ABC News - World
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 -
ABC News - World
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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The Wall Street Journal - World
Marine Le Pen's opponents agreed to try to pool their voter support against candidates of her far-right party in the final round of the French elections on Sunday.
Marine Le Pen’s opponents agreed to try to pool their voter support against candidates of her far-right party in the final round of the French elections on Sunday. -
CNBC - Business
While much of Europe embraces hard-right parties, the UK has swung wildly to the left. Here’s why
An unexpected political shift has gripped Europe over the last few years.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Britain Moves Left, but How Far?
The ruling Tories are repudiated, as the Labour Party wins a huge majority but with vague plans.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
European and Asian Stocks Gain; Bitcoin Falls
Global stocks rose, while U.S. index futures were mixed, after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs in the previous session.Crypto