Programs of the French Presidential Candidates, Compared
Left-right divisions have become less relevant.
French Elections 2017
Presidential and parliamentary elections were held in France between April and June 2017. François Hollande, the Socialist incumbent, did not seek reelection. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed the liberal Emmanuel Macron, who defeated the far-right Marine Le Pen with 66 against 34 percent support. His party won a majority of 350 out of 577 seats in the National Assembly.
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.
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.
Hamon, Macron Face Putin Apologists in French Debate
Three of the five top contenders for the French presidency make excuses for Vladimir Putin.
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.
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.