France has a record number of presidential hopefuls. Will any of them be able to hold back the far right?

About 30 people – nearly all men – have expressed an interest in taking on the far-right National Rally in next year’s ballot ...
Wall Street Journal

Macron and Le Pen Face Off in France’s Presidential Election

Voters take ballot cards from stacks during the second round of the 2022 French presidential election in Lyon. (STEPHANE MAHE/REUTERS) PARIS—Millions of French headed to the polls for the final round ...
France 24

EU prosecutors probe alleged misuse of funds linked to France's Bardella

European Union prosecutors have launched a probe into a possible misappropriation of EU funds, after a complaint alleged ...

EU prosecutors probe Jordan Bardella over alleged misuse of funds for media coaching

The far-right Rassemblement National dismissed claims its 30-year-old president improperly used EU funds during Marine Le Pen ...

French presidential election: Proposals abound, but who will champion them?

COLUMN. While the abundance of proposals is welcome, their impact should not be overstated, writes Le Monde columnist ...
The New York Times

Possible Electoral Ban on Marine Le Pen Has France on Edge

A verdict Monday in an embezzlement trial is seen as a test of the country’s democracy — and the rule of law. By Roger Cohen Reporting from Paris Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, has tried ...

French hard-left politician Melenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election

Melenchon ran for president in 2012, 2017 and 2022, coming third that year behind ⁠far-right leader Marine Le Pen and President Macron Jean-Luc ⁠Melenchon, the leading figure in ⁠the hard-left France ...