Far-Left Candidate Exits Marseille Mayoral Race to Block Far-Right

By admin March 17, 2026 No comment

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Sebastien Delogu, representing the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party, has withdrawn from the second round of Marseille’s mayoral election in an effort to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) from winning the city. Delogu had secured nearly 12% of votes in the first round, trailing Socialist incumbent Benoit Payan and RN candidate Franck Allisio, who […]

Macron Urges Calm Ahead of Rallies for Slain Activist in France

By admin February 21, 2026 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm ahead of planned marches honoring a far-right activist killed last week. Speaking at the opening of the International Agricultural Fair in Paris, Macron stressed that violence has no place in the Republic and warned against the rise of militias. He said the government would remain vigilant and […]

France Passes 2026 Budget After Months of Political Deadlock

By admin February 3, 2026 No comment

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France’s 2026 budget has finally been approved after two no-confidence motions failed in the National Assembly, bringing an end to months of political uncertainty. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, leading a weak minority government, secured the passage of the budget with targeted concessions to Socialist lawmakers, including delaying an unpopular pension reform. Lecornu

Sarkozy Released from Prison Under Strict Conditions

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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been granted early release after serving just three weeks of a five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy linked to alleged Libyan funding of his 2007 presidential campaign. A Paris court approved his release on Monday under tight judicial supervision, including a ban on leaving France and restrictions on contacting […]

Macron Delays New Government Appointment Until After Paris Olympics

By admin July 24, 2024 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will postpone naming a new government until after the Paris Olympics conclude on August 11. This decision follows a proposal from the New Popular Front (NFP), a left-wing coalition that emerged as the largest group in France’s parliament after recent elections. The NFP has put forward Lucie […]

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Accused of Witness Tampering in Election Funding Scandal

By admin July 10, 2024 No comment

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France’s former first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, has been charged in connection with a 2007 election funding scandal involving cash from then Libyan dictator, Col Muammar Gaddafi. French media reports that Bruni-Sarkozy, 56, faces charges of hiding evidence and associating with wrongdoers to commit fraud. She has been placed under judicial control and is prohibited

French Left Triumphs as Far Right Faces Unexpected Defeat

By admin July 8, 2024 No comment

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France’s far-right National Rally was widely expected to win the snap election, but they ended up in third place. The left-wing alliance, New Popular Front, secured the most seats after a highly charged and short election called just four weeks ago by a weakened President Emmanuel Macron. The National Rally (RN) had won the first […]

French Prime Minister’s Last-Ditch Effort to Prevent Far-Right Triumph

By admin June 29, 2024 No comment

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France’s fast-paced election campaign has concluded, and despite last-minute pleas against supporting the far-right, voters seem poised to deliver a historic win for the National Rally (RN) party in parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has cautioned that this could lead to increased hate and aggression. Nonetheless, the party led by Marine Le Pen and

Emmanuel Macron’s government in crisis after migration bill defeat

By admin December 12, 2023 No comment

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The French government, led by President Emmanuel Macron, is facing a crisis as opposition parties, spanning the political spectrum from far-right to far-left and moderate factions, joined forces to defeat a crucial immigration bill. The rejection occurred on Monday, with critics arguing that the proposed law was either too repressive (according to the left) or […]

Leaked video spoils Macron’s best man’s political career

By admin February 15, 2020 No comment

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A leaked video has spoiled the political career of Benjamin Griveaux, who is considered as a close ally of French President Emanuel Macron. He was the candidate of Macron’s party for the Paris mayor election. He was one of the top three hopefuls. Mr. Griveaux has expressed his sadness about the leakage of the video. […]