Europe’s most consequential vote since Brexit starts now
Yesterday, a French appeals court shortened a ban on far-right leader Marine Le Pen seeking public office, effectively…
Attal highlights break with Macron in first rally in French presidential bid – POLITICO
His campaign mirrors the very successful campaign of centrist liberal Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten in October 2025,…
France’s youngest PM Attal to run for president
Gabriel Attal, once France’s youngest prime minister, said Friday he would run for president next year when Emmanuel…
Former PM Philippe launches presidential campaign to take on far right in France – POLITICO
Philippe has in recent weeks faced accusations he was being too quiet and running an overly low-profile campaign.…
Questions loom over EU commissioner’s romantic relationship with French presidential hopeful – POLITICO
Asked whether the pair got back together after Macron called a snap election in 2024, Attal said: “Yes,…
Fear of populists is pushing governments to oppose expanding the EU – POLITICO
“Enlargement must remain demanding and merit-based to ensure its success and credibility,” France’s minister delegate for European affairs,…
Winners and losers in France’s municipal elections – POLITICO
Eric Ciotti: The new far-right mayor of Nice, the unofficial capital of the French Riviera, tried two years…
France risks ending year without budget as former Macron ally Philippe pulls support – POLITICO
Now, however, rumblings are growing louder that Lecornu has made a strategic error depriving him of a key…
Macron is France’s ‘worst’ president. Just ask his old mentor. – POLITICO
Minc, an influential businessman who has advised multiple French presidents dating back to François Mitterrand in the 1980s,…
François Hollande, former French president: ‘Macron has no deep convictions. He acts according to circumstances’ | International
Some wounds never fully heal. However, the passage of time — and witnessing the decay of the person…