Elections in France

Macron Alliance Projected To Lose Parliamentary Majority In France

Macron’s government will still have the ability to rule, but only by bargaining with legislators.
By Sylvie Corbet and Thomas Adamson, AP

To Europe's Relief, France's Macron Wins But Far-Right Gains

The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
By John Leicester, AP

French Polls: Emmanuel Macron, Far-Right Rival Marine Le Pen Fight For Presidency

Macron and Le Pen faced off five years ago, but opinion polls show the leader of the National Rally is much closer this time to a potential win.
By Sylvie Corbet, AP

French President Emmanuel Macron Vows To Ban 'Fake News'

His legislation would seek to combat misinformation on social media sites during elections.
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News Roundup for July 27, 2017

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How Obama Won The French Election

A political consulting firm founded by former Obama volunteers helped Emmanuel Macron take over French politics.
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Did The Outcome Of The French Election Merely Postpone Le Pen?

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Weekend Roundup: Macron’s Challenge Has Global Resonance

France is now the iconic test case of whether policies aligned with global integration can answer fears over job loss, security and identity.
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Macron Is Just The Beginning Of A New Fight For France And Europe

It is primarily the economic policies of Europe, including France, over the past decade that have allowed the National Front to grow into a legitimate opposition party.
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Macron’s Election Signals Victory Of A New Kind Of 'Mainstream Populism'

Populism is no longer condemned to the extremist edge.
By Nathan Gardels, The WorldPost