French elections
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French election 2017: How does the voting system work?
In Depth As France prepares to choose its next president, The Week reviews the merits of its two-round voting system
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Macron vs Le Pen: Where do they stand on key issues?
Daily Briefing As France prepares to choose its next president, here are the key differences between the two candidates
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Paris May Day march descends into violence in run-up to election
Speed Read Six police officers injured following confrontation with 150 'professional vandals' armed with Molotov cocktails
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'Macron rally' pushes shares to record high
Speed Read Experts divided on how sustainable the boost to market sentiment will prove to be
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Marine Le Pen separates herself from Front National
Speed Read French presidential candidate temporarily distances herself from far-right party as campaigning for second-round of voting begins
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French election: Emmanuel Macron in pole position to become president
In Depth Outsider tipped to beat Marine Le Pen in battle for France's political soul
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French election: Macron and Le Pen through to run-off
Speed Read Centrist newcomer Emmanuel Macron will go head-to-head with far-right leader Marine Le Pen
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French election 2017: Who are the candidates?
In Depth As the candidates meet tonight for a televised debate, we look at the main players and what they stand for
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French elections: Francois Fillon vows to remain in race
Speed Read Republican presidential candidate 'throws down the gauntlet' to party leaders at mass rally in Paris
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Marine Le Pen's immunity lifted: What does it mean for the French elections?
In Depth European parliament takes vote on National Front leader's tweets of Islamic State violence
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Marine Le Pen launches French presidency bid: What is she promising?
Speed Read Far-right candidate attacks radical Islam and globalisation during campaign rally in Lyon
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French elections: Francois Fillon wins conservative primary
Speed Read Centre-right candidate expected to face National Front leader Marine Le Pen in next year's presidential campaign
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French far-right party defeated in regional runoff elections
Speed Read Ruling Socialists withdraw candidates to help defeat Front National
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