French politics

Jean-Marie Le Pen - founder of French far right and 'Devil of the Republic'
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Europe
Posted
7 January
The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar
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World
Posted
19 December 2024
François Bayrou commands respect - but can he save France from crisis?
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Europe
Posted
13 December 2024
Emmanuel Macron vows to name new French PM within days
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Europe
Posted
6 December 2024
Barnier downfall threatens to set a pattern for what lies ahead
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Europe
Posted
5 December 2024
Why France's turmoil is grave concern for Europe
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Europe
Posted
4 December 2024
Why French PM Barnier is set to lose no-confidence vote - and what happens next?
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Europe
Posted
4 December 2024
The Global Story. French election: Political deadlock as the left beats far right. Audio, 27 minutes
Macron faces uncertainty after surprise victory for the left alliance
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BBC World Service
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What in the World. Why France’s election result was a surprise. Audio, 12 minutes
The National Rally was expected to win a majority
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BBC World Service
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The far right came close to power in France. What about the rest of Europe?
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BBC InDepth
Posted
7 July 2024
The Global Story. French election: Le Pen's far right at the gates of power. Audio, 24 minutes
The National Rally party is now a dominant force in France
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BBC World Service
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Business Daily. What could France's election mean for its economy? Audio, 18 minutes
How are businesses and workers feeling about a potential far-right government?
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BBC World Service
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Analysis: Le Pen's party now dominant force in France
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Europe
Posted
30 June 2024
French PM in final appeal to stop far-right victory
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Europe
Posted
29 June 2024
Once France's moderate region, Brittany is flirting with the far right
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Europe
Posted
28 June 2024
HARDtalk. Fabrice Leggeri: What would a far-right victory mean for France? Audio, 23 minutes
Stephen Sackur speaks to an MEP in Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party
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BBC World Service
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Macron's election gamble puts French democracy on the table
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Europe
Posted
26 June 2024
French far-right 'ready' to rule and fight immigration
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Europe
Posted
24 June 2024
Macron's hometown voters look set to shun the president
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Europe
Posted
21 June 2024
HARDtalk. Mathieu Kassovitz: Where is France going? Audio, 23 minutes
Stephen Sackur speaks to the director of one of France's most acclaimed films, La Haine
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BBC World Service
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Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma
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BBC InDepth
Posted
16 June 2024
Profile. Jordan Bardella. Audio, 15 minutes
French politician and president of the far-right National Rally party, Jordan Bardella.
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BBC Radio 4
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HARDtalk. Jean-Noël Barrot: A snap election in France. Audio, 23 minutes
Stephen Sackur speaks to the French Minister Delegate for Europe
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BBC World Service
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The Story. Young, French, and voting hard-right. Audio, 28 minutes
Is Jordan Bardella the reason France’s youth are shifting to the right?
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BBC Sounds
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