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The left in France has beaten back the far right. This is how we do the same in the UK

France isn’t out of the danger zone, but coherent action by the left brought hope. The same can happen here, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

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French Parties Scramble For Influence After Inconclusive Vote

French parties sought to project strength and gather allies on Tuesday, with the government adrift following an election in which no one political force claimed a clear majority.

International Business Times

French prosecutors investigate alleged ‘illegal financing’ by Marine Le Pen and far-Right National Rally party

Ms Le Pen is already facing up to 10 years in prison and a ban on standing for elected office if she is found guilty following an embezzlement trial

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‘It’s going to be a mess’: uncertainty tempers election relief in Lyon

Surprise result ‘restores hope’ but politicians urged to heed warning after far-right National Rally falls short

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the French election: time to build a republican future

Editorial: Progressive and centrist voters joined forces to keep Marine Le Pen’s party at bay. But last-ditch resistance is not a long-term strategy

The Guardian - UK

Le Pen and Orbán join forces in European parliament far-right alliance

The group, styled Patriots for Europe, becomes the third-largest force and largest-ever far-right bloc assembly

The Guardian - UK

French government in limbo after elections produce hung parliament

France's legislative elections have resulted in a hung parliament, with the National Assembly divided into three distinct blocs. Although the leftist coalition, the New Popular Front, came out on top with 182 seats, it does not have an absolute majority. While Macron has asked Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to remain…

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France's National Rally to lead new right-wing group at EU parliament

A day after coming in third place in France's snap legislative elections, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Pally party struck an alliance with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the EU parliament.

France 24

Le Pen And Orban Far-right Groups Unite In EU Parliament

Marine Le Pen's party on Monday teamed up with the camp of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to launch a new far-right camp in the EU parliament, a day after being dealt a surprise defeat in French elections.

International Business Times

France voted against the far right – but what could happen next?

France does not have a reputation for coalitions in recent times, writes Chris Stevenson, so be prepared for weeks of negotiations

The Independent UK

In a referendum on Le Pen, French voters said ‘non’. This opportunity must not be squandered

France may rediscover a taste for moderate social democracy – and find out that compromise is not a dirty word, says Paul Taylor, a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Macron asks Attal to stay as PM for now as France faces hung parliament

President seeks to ensure stability during transition after green-left alliance’s surprise electoral win

The Guardian - UK

What is the New Popular Front, surprise winner of the French election?

With a radical manifesto and an uneasy alliance, the left and green alliance has a difficult task ahead

The Guardian - UK

French Centrist Politician Sees Possibility Of Majority Without Far-Left

Francois Bayrou discusses the potential for a parliamentary majority without the far-left France Unbowed party in the recent French legislative elections.

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French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament

After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week.

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Le Pen has been defeated by the left, but who will govern France? Our panel responds

Tactical voting kept the far right from election victory – but with gridlock in parliament the future is unclear, say Rym Momtaz and others

Radio France Internationale

Russia steps up disinformation campaigns against French elections, Paris Olympics

With the Paris Olympics approaching and snap elections liable to deliver a new government, disinformation campaigns targeting France have gone into overdrive, cybersecurity experts warn. Many suspect that Russia is ultimately to blame.

Evening Standard

Inside the toxic battle dividing France

The Far Right may not have won a majority in yesterday’s snap parliamentary elections, but this failure cannot disguise the growing popularity of Marine le Pen’s party. Peter Allen reports from Paris

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Cautious relief in Europe as French vote keeps far right from power

France's allies in Europe expressed relief after the far-right National Rally failed to win snap parliamentary elections – but with no other group winning a majority and protracted uncertainty looming, the celebrations were measured.

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: French opposition to the far right comes out on top

In today’s newsletter: A shock defeat for the far right National Rally in France, while in the UK the new Labour government gets down to work

The Guardian - AU

France: Emmanuel Macron asks Gabriel Attal to stay on as PM for time being amid political deadlock – as it happened

No obvious candidate to replace Attal after leftwing NFP alliance becomes biggest force in French parliament but fails to win outright majority

International Business Times

France Seeks Way Out Of Political 'Fog' After Far Right Defeat

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday was to start efforts to extract France from its most severe political uncertainty in decades after the left defeated the far right in elections with no group winning an absolute majority.

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Left-Wing New Popular Front Wins French Parliamentary Election

Left-wing New Popular Front leads in French parliamentary election, facing potential coalition government. Macron's centrist party makes a comeback.

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France's National Rally Makes Significant Gains In Recent Elections

France's far-right National Rally (RN) has gained electoral ground under Marine Le Pen's leadership, reshaping the country's political landscape.

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France's National Rally Activists React To Election Results

Activists from France's National Rally party express mixed feelings post-elections, highlighting achievements and frustrations.

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