French elections

Half of French President's appointees are women, but biggest portfolios go to men

French President's plans to transform the country could flounder if he doesn't find political allies

Europe 'breathes sigh of relief' as far-right is defeated, but new president must lead a deeply divided France

As France prepares to choose its next president, The Week reviews the merits of its two-round voting system

As France prepares to choose its next president, here are the key differences between the two candidates

Six police officers injured following confrontation with 150 'professional vandals' armed with Molotov cocktails

Experts divided on how sustainable the boost to market sentiment will prove to be

French presidential candidate temporarily distances herself from far-right party as campaigning for second-round of voting begins

Outsider tipped to beat Marine Le Pen in battle for France's political soul

The leader of the En Marche! political movement is now poised as France's next president

Centrist newcomer Emmanuel Macron will go head-to-head with far-right leader Marine Le Pen

As the candidates meet tonight for a televised debate, we look at the main players and what they stand for

Republican presidential candidate 'throws down the gauntlet' to party leaders at mass rally in Paris

European parliament takes vote on National Front leader's tweets of Islamic State violence

Far-right candidate attacks radical Islam and globalisation during campaign rally in Lyon

Centre-right candidate expected to face National Front leader Marine Le Pen in next year's presidential campaign

Ruling Socialists withdraw candidates to help defeat Front National