French politics

Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes

Jean-Marie Le Pen - founder of French far right and 'Devil of the Republic'

The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar

François Bayrou commands respect - but can he save France from crisis?

Emmanuel Macron vows to name new French PM within days

Barnier downfall threatens to set a pattern for what lies ahead

Why France's turmoil is grave concern for Europe

Why French PM Barnier is set to lose no-confidence vote - and what happens next?

The Global Story. French election: Political deadlock as the left beats far right. Audio, 27 minutesThe Global Story

What in the World. Why France’s election result was a surprise. Audio, 12 minutesWhat in the World

The far right came close to power in France. What about the rest of Europe?

The Global Story. French election: Le Pen's far right at the gates of power. Audio, 24 minutesThe Global Story

Business Daily. What could France's election mean for its economy? Audio, 18 minutesBusiness Daily

Analysis: Le Pen's party now dominant force in France

French PM in final appeal to stop far-right victory

Once France's moderate region, Brittany is flirting with the far right

The Interview. Fabrice Leggeri: What would a far-right victory mean for France? Audio, 23 minutesThe Interview

Macron's election gamble puts French democracy on the table

French far-right 'ready' to rule and fight immigration

Macron's hometown voters look set to shun the president

The Interview. Mathieu Kassovitz: Where is France going? Audio, 23 minutesThe Interview

Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma

Profile. Jordan Bardella. Audio, 15 minutesProfile