Hard-left leader sees win in French vote, himself as new PM
Leftist parties that had nearly disappeared from the French political landscape have grown wings in the runup to Sunday’s legislative elections and now threaten to weaken President Emmanuel Macron and his hopes of slam-dunking his agenda through parliament.
Macron, Le Pen kick off French presidential runoff campaigns
French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to “convince” a broad range of French voters to back his centrist vision, kicking off a two-week battle against far-right challenger Marine Le Pen ahead of the country’s presidential runoff vote.
How Far-Right Gains Make French Vote Harder to Call: QuickTake
France’s presidential elections often throw up surprising twists, and this time is no exception. Things appeared to be going Emmanuel Macron’s way after Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, shifting the focus away from domestic politics and playing to his image as a safe pair of hands in uncertain times. But a late surge by far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen has narrowed the odds ahead of the first round of voting on Sunday. If Macron does prevail, as the polls suggest he will, he’d be the
washingtonpost.comHow Far-Right Gains Make French Vote Harder to Call
France’s presidential elections often throw up surprising twists, and this time is no exception. Things appeared to be going Emmanuel Macron’s way after Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, shifting the focus away from domestic politics and playing to his image as a safe pair of hands in uncertain times. But a late surge by far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen has narrowed the odds ahead of the first round of voting on Sunday. If Macron does prevail, as the polls suggest he will, he’d be the
washingtonpost.comFrench government defends fresh measures against virus surge
French Prime Minister Jean Castex takes part to a debate of the new Covid-19 measures at the National Assembly in Paris, Thursday, April 1, 2021. French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban as the rapid lisped of the virus ramps up pressure on hospitals. Dismissing the measures as half-baked, he urged President Emmanuel Macron to increase vaccine supplies and adopt a more effective vaccine strategy. Some headteachers welcomed the plans, saying the virus had put too many strains on staffing. The French government has announced there will be help for the poorest families to cope financially, amid high or impossible childcare costs.