French elections
‘France looks more ungovernable than ever’

‘France looks more ungovernable than ever’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
20 Jun 2022
Can Emmanuel Macron unite a divided France?

Can Emmanuel Macron unite a divided France?
President fends off far-right rival Marine Le Pen to secure historic second term
25 Apr 2022
Who will win the 2022 French election?

Who will win the 2022 French election?
Emmanuel Macron leading in polls in final hours until run-off vote
22 Apr 2022
What would a Marine Le Pen presidency look like?

What would a Marine Le Pen presidency look like?
Far-right candidate hoping to beat Emmanuel Macron with pledge to stem cost-of-living crisis
14 Apr 2022
Can Macron build a coalition to beat Le Pen?

Can Macron build a coalition to beat Le Pen?
French president must knit together ‘republican front’ to defeat far-right candidate
13 Apr 2022
‘New menu rules won’t help people trying to repair their relationship with food’

‘New menu rules won’t help people trying to repair their relationship with food’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
11 Apr 2022
‘France’s politics are coming full circle and Vincent Bolloré is drawing the circumference’

‘France’s politics are coming full circle and Vincent Bolloré is drawing the circumference’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
7 Apr 2022

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Emmanuel Macron unveils gender-balanced cabinet

Emmanuel Macron unveils gender-balanced cabinet
Half of French President's appointees are women, but biggest portfolios go to men
18 May 2017
Macron's first day: Challenges ahead for 'young pretender'

Macron's first day: Challenges ahead for 'young pretender'
French President's plans to transform the country could flounder if he doesn't find political allies
15 May 2017
Macron beats Le Pen in landslide victory

Macron beats Le Pen in landslide victory
Europe 'breathes sigh of relief' as far-right is defeated, but new president must lead a deeply divided France
8 May 2017
French election 2017: How does the voting system work?

French election 2017: How does the voting system work?
As France prepares to choose its next president, The Week reviews the merits of its two-round voting system
4 May 2017
Macron vs Le Pen: Where do they stand on key issues?

Macron vs Le Pen: Where do they stand on key issues?
As France prepares to choose its next president, here are the key differences between the two candidates
3 May 2017
Paris May Day descends into violence in election run-up

Paris May Day descends into violence in election run-up
Six police officers injured following confrontation with 150 'professional vandals' armed with Molotov cocktails
2 May 2017
'Macron rally' pushes shares to record high

'Macron rally' pushes shares to record high
Experts divided on how sustainable the boost to market sentiment will prove to be
25 Apr 2017
Marine Le Pen separates herself from Front National

Marine Le Pen separates herself from Front National
French presidential candidate temporarily distances herself from far-right party as campaigning for second-round of voting begins
25 Apr 2017
French election: Macron on course to become president

French election: Macron on course to become president
Outsider tipped to beat Marine Le Pen in battle for France's political soul
24 Apr 2017
French election: Macron and Le Pen through to run-off

French election: Macron and Le Pen through to run-off
Centrist newcomer Emmanuel Macron will go head-to-head with far-right leader Marine Le Pen
24 Apr 2017
French election 2017: Who are the candidates?

French election 2017: Who are the candidates?
As the candidates meet tonight for a televised debate, we look at the main players and what they stand for
4 Apr 2017
French elections: Francois Fillon vows to remain in race

French elections: Francois Fillon vows to remain in race
Republican presidential candidate 'throws down the gauntlet' to party leaders at mass rally in Paris
6 Mar 2017
French elections: Marine Le Pen's immunity lifted

French elections: Marine Le Pen's immunity lifted
European parliament takes vote on National Front leader's tweets of Islamic State violence
3 Mar 2017
Marine Le Pen launches French presidency bid

Marine Le Pen launches French presidency bid
Far-right candidate attacks radical Islam and globalisation during campaign rally in Lyon
6 Feb 2017
French elections: Francois Fillon wins conservative primary

French elections: Francois Fillon wins conservative primary
Centre-right candidate expected to face National Front leader Marine Le Pen in next year's presidential campaign
28 Nov 2016
French far-right party defeated in regional runoff elections

French far-right party defeated in regional runoff elections
Ruling Socialists withdraw candidates to help defeat Front National
14 Dec 2015