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Marine Le Pen

Emmanuel Macron

Macron Wins Second Term in France

Emmanuel Macron is the first French president in twenty years to win reelection.

Nick OttensApril 24, 2022April 25, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

Macron Places First, But Le Pen Is Stronger Than Ever

Takeaways from the first presidential voting round in France.

Nick OttensApril 10, 2022May 8, 2022
Elysée Palace Paris France

Macron and Le Pen Win First Voting Round in France

This presidential election will be a rematch of the last.

Nick OttensApril 10, 2022April 24, 2022
Marine Le Pen

Programs of the French Presidential Candidates, Compared

Policies include leaving NATO, legalizing cannabis, raising the retirement age and renationalizing motorways.

Nick OttensApril 4, 2022April 20, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron Wins Election in France

The centrist former economy minister defeats the far right’s Marine Le Pen.

Atlantic SentinelMay 7, 2017April 20, 2022
Marine Le Pen

French National Front Could Emerge Stronger from Defeat

If Emmanuel Macron struggles to implement his reforms, the far right could rise again.

Shaun RiordanApril 23, 2017November 10, 2021
Emmanuel Macron

France Eyes Macron-Le Pen Runoff After First Voting Round

Analysis and commentary about the first presidential voting round in France.

Atlantic SentinelApril 23, 2017April 4, 2022
Marine Le Pen

Programs of the French Presidential Candidates, Compared

Left-right divisions have become less relevant.

Nick OttensApril 13, 2017April 4, 2022
French parliament Paris

Neither Macron Nor Le Pen May Win Legislative Majority

The next French president could have a hard time getting plans through parliament.

Nick OttensApril 6, 2017November 10, 2021
François Fillon

Hamon, Macron Face Putin Apologists in French Debate

Three of the five top contenders for the French presidency make excuses for Vladimir Putin.

Nick OttensMarch 21, 2017November 10, 2021
Marine Le Pen

Clinton-Trump Redux in France

France has a chance to breathe new life into the world order America has turned its back on.

Nick OttensFebruary 11, 2017November 10, 2021
Marine Le Pen

The French Far Right’s Family Feud Explained

Historical and geographical divisions help explain why the Le Pens are at odds.

Nick OttensDecember 13, 2016November 10, 2021

Trump’s European Admirers Are Deluding Themselves

European nationalists see a kindred spirit. They shouldn’t get their hopes up.

Nick OttensNovember 24, 2016November 27, 2021

Sarkozy’s Republicans Defeat French Nationalists in Runoffs

The former president’s strategy to keep the nationalists out of power seems to be working.

Nick OttensDecember 13, 2015November 10, 2021
Marine Le Pen

National Front Now Third Force in French Politics

Marine Le Pen’s nationalist party cements its status as the third force in French politics.

Nick OttensDecember 6, 2015November 10, 2021

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