France’s Far-Right Surges Into Parliament, and Further Into the Mainstream
PARIS — In 2017, after the far-right leader Marine Le Pen and…
It’s Macron vs. the Left in a Fierce Battle for France’s Parliament
PALAISEAU, France — Five years ago, Amélie de Montchalin, a politician known…
Newly United, French Left Hopes to Counter President in Upcoming Vote
ALLEX, France — With its centuries-old stone villages nestled among lavender fields,…
Emmanuel Macron Inaugurated for a 2nd Term as France President
PARIS — Beneath the chandeliers of the Elysée Palace, Emmanuel Macron was…
Are Traditional Political Parties Dead in France?
PARIS — Since the 1950s, France’s traditional left- and right-wing parties have…
Inside Le Pen Territory as France Votes in a Runoff Election
“If women are wearing them just for their religion, OK,” Mr. Gérard…
Who Will France’s Muslims Choose for President?
BONDY, France — Abdelkrim Bouadla voted enthusiastically for Emmanuel Macron five years…
As Marine Le Pen Moves Closer to French Presidency, Putin Ties Persist
PARIS — When Europe’s far-right leaders gathered in Madrid in January, they…
Macron and Le Pen Trade Punches in Pivotal French Election Debate
“The Yellow Vests told you they wanted more democracy and they were…