French politics

Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours
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Europe
Posted
8 October
Macron should step down early, says his first PM
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Europe
Posted
7 October
Macrons to offer 'scientific evidence' to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says
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World
Posted
18 September
The Global Story. Why France might soon have a far-right government. Audio, 26 minutes
How Marine Le Pen rehabilitated her party’s image
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BBC World Service
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France in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime minister
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Europe
Posted
8 September
France is set to vote out another PM. Can anything break its political deadlock?
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Europe
Posted
8 September
Business Daily. France: Building a ‘war economy’ Audio, 18 minutes
The world's second-biggest arms exporter is ramping up its defence spending
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BBC World Service
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Europe's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron says
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Europe
Posted
14 July
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President Macron's Address to Parliament. Video, 50 minutes
President Emmanuel Macron's speech to MPs and peers in the Palace of Westminster.
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BBC Parliament
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Reporter Reads. Will France's far right take revenge after Le Pen ban? Audio, 12 minutes
Andrew Harding reveals the feverish mood among the nation's politicians.
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BBC News
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Marine Le Pen's ban outraged France's far right - they may well take revenge
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BBC InDepth
Posted
3 April
'Le Pen decision making some nervous about French democracy' Video, 00:00:55
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31 March
Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes
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Europe
Posted
30 March
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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