The Forces Shaping the French Election: Populism, Pride and Prejudice
Marine Le Pen’s appeal has deep, historical roots in the country that invented the European state.
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Hamon, Macron Face Putin Apologists in French Debate
Three of the five top contenders for the French presidency make excuses for Vladimir Putin.
The Global History of the Alt-Right
The War on Terror, a crisis of neoliberalism and the resurgence of Russia have revived the far right.
Fillon Disqualifies Himself by Smearing Investigators
The French presidential candidate proves himself unworthy by lashing out at investigators.
Fillon Refuses to Drop Out, Hurting the Right’s Chances in France
By staying in with his integrity damaged, François Fillon makes a right-wing victory less likely.
France Must Reform in Order to Prove Itself: Macron
France can’t expect Germany to support more spending if it doesn’t reform.
Bayrou Throws Support Behind Fellow Centrist in France
If centrist voters switch to Emmanuel Macron, he would almost certainly qualify for the runoff.
Purists Hurt Left’s Chances in France, Could Do Same in Italy
Disunity on the French left is handing the election to the right. Italy’s Democrats must not make the same mistake.
Fillon and Macron Better Watch Out: French Left Considers Pact
A left-wing unity ticket could keep François Fillon and Emmanuel Macron out of the runoff.
Clinton-Trump Redux in France
France has a chance to breathe new life into the world order America has turned its back on.
Stars Align in Emmanuel Macron’s Favor in France
Between a hopeless candidate on the left and a scandal on the right, Macron has a fighting chance.
Hamon’s Victory Could Help Macron in French Presidential Election
The Socialists may have just helped the cause of the center-left Emmanuel Macron.
French Socialists Nominate Far-Left Hamon for Presidency
Benoît Hamon defeats the former prime minister, Manuel Valls.
Corbyn, Sanders, Hamon. Has the Left Given Up?
If there’s one thing Jeremy Corbyn, Bernie Sanders and Benoît Hamon have in common, it’s their inability to win elections.
Hamon, Valls Push Montebourg Out of French Presidential Contest
Benoît Hamon and Manuel Valls win the first round in the Socialist primary.