British See French Election Through Prism of Own Politics
Marine Le Pen is seen as part of the same populist backlash that led to Brexit.
France
Emmanuel Macron Wins Election in France
The centrist former economy minister defeats the far right’s Marine Le Pen.
France Likely to Dial Down Relations with Qatar After Election
Both presidential candidates have criticized France’s cozy relations with the Persian Gulf state.
Mélenchon Supporters Could Make Same Mistake as American Left
Refusing to vote for an uninspiring social democrat and ending up with a xenophobe. Sound familiar?
French Presidential Election Reveals Divided Nation
The same splits we saw with Brexit and the election of Donald Trump appear in France.
French National Front Could Emerge Stronger from Defeat
If Emmanuel Macron struggles to implement his reforms, the far right could rise again.
French Parties Collapse as Voters Flock to Blue and Red Extremes
France’s traditional parties have failed to adapt to a shift in the political landscape.
France Eyes Macron-Le Pen Runoff After First Voting Round
Analysis and commentary about the first presidential voting round in France.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon Is Not the French Bernie Sanders
The French leftist’s views are much more extreme than the American’s.
Elect Macron to Move France Forward
The former economy minister can make France confident and competitive again.
Another Anti-EU and Anti-NATO Candidate Rises in France
Jean-Luc Mélenchon climbs in the polls at the expense of the center-left Socialist Party.
Programs of the French Presidential Candidates, Compared
Left-right divisions have become less relevant.
Neither Macron Nor Le Pen May Win Legislative Majority
The next French president could have a hard time getting plans through parliament.
Certain to Lose Power, France’s Socialists Argue Among Themselves
Benoît Hamon and the far left accuse social democrats like Manuel Valls of betraying the party.
Macron Wins Support of Former French Prime Minister Valls
Manuel Valls supports his former economy minister instead of the leader of his party.