The Latest Breaking News from Emmanuel Macron

French president says calling snap election was the only path forward after the far right’s success in the EU elections

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he had called legislative elections in a bid to prevent the far right from winning the presidency in 2027 when his second and final term ends. He called on all French parties “able to say no to extremes” to unite ahead of the…

Left-leaning parties in Finland, Sweden, and Denmark see surge in support in Euro-elections, countering rightwing popularity in France and Germany

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on June 9 that he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling for new parliamentary elections following the far right’s landslide victory in the European elections. The elections for France’s lower house of parliament, conducted over two rounds, will be held on June 30 and…

The leader of France's conservative Republicans party on Tuesday said he backed an alliance with the far-right National Rally in snap legislative elections, triggering a crisis within his own party and fury from the government.

Announcement shocks colleagues in the Republicans party on the mainstream right

France's premier has broken a conspicuous silence over President Emmanuel Macron's calling of snap elections, while making clear his reservations about the surprise move that may cost him his job.

France's National Rally faces opposition alliances in the lead-up to crucial parliamentary elections.

Organisers have vowed to conduct a ‘s*** flashmob’ as President Macron takes to the water