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Far right ekes gains in EU elections, rocks France
Speed Read Voters mostly backed centrists in the European Parliament elections, but far-right parties made important gains
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Jordan Bardella: the Pied Piper of the French far-right
In the Spotlight The rise and rise of Marine Le Pen's prodigy could make him the next prime minister
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Why Emmanuel Macron has called snap elections
Speed Read President surprises France with vote after Marine Le Pen's EU victory
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Macron tries to soothe New Caledonia uproar
Speed Read The French president promised to delay a voting reform that prompted deadly riots in the Pacific territory
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Is Europe ready to come to its own defense?
Today's Big Question 'There is a risk our Europe could die'
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French schools and the scourge of teenage violence
Talking Point Gabriel Attal announces 'bold' intervention to tackle rise in violent incidents
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Olympics 2024: is Paris ready to party?
Talking Points Build-up to this summer's Games 'marred' by rows over national identity, security and pollution
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Olaf Scholz vs. Emmanuel Macron: an ancient animosity
Under the radar The German chancellor and French president's relationship has been productive, but Ukraine war has put it under strain
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NATO allies say no to Macron's idea of troops in Ukraine
Speed Read The French president faced pushback after suggesting soldiers be deployed to Ukraine
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'Expat voters could fuel backlash against government at next election'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Protégé in Paris: will Macron's new PM rejuvenate flagging presidency?
Today's Big Question Gabriel Attal, 34, chosen in bid to 'rein in the right' but could overshadow the president
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Gerard Depardieu: France takes sides over disgraced actor
In the Spotlight Despite numerous accusations many prominent people, including President Macron, have rallied to actor's cause
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Ils versus ielles: the battle over the French language
Under the radar President Macron has decided to wade in over the fight to make French more inclusive
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Niger coup: is this the end of French influence in Africa?
Today's Big Question Emmanuel Macron’s wish to reset ties between Paris and West Africa may be ‘too little, too late’
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