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Russian political commentator issued with order to leave France

Xenia Fedorova has been accused of spreading Russian propaganda

Marine Le Pen speaking with raised hands during an interview in an office at the French National Assembly in Paris.

The money’s now on Marine Le Pen in France's 2027 race

Columnist Simon Heffer looks ahead to next year's presidential election

Barnier deserves better than Brexit insults

Reader believes EU negotiator was dealt tough hand and lacks so-called 'arrogance'

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Michel Barnier was too arrogant like all at EU

Reader says EU chief scuppered last chance for UK to remain in bloc

Water storage, pesticides: why France’s new farming bill is controversial

Emergency bill follows farmer protests at start of the year

Elon Musk backs Le Pen as ‘France’s last hope’

Trillionaire made comment in social media post referencing Le Pen’s polling figures

Is it fair to call Marine Le Pen a far-right figure in France?

She will lead Rassemblement National for fourth successive presidential campaign next year

Marine Le Pen speaking in front of a podium

Poll: 59% say Marine Le Pen should not run for French presidency in 2027

Far-right figurehead announces fourth bid after court ruling

Marine Le Pen launches 2027 presidential bid despite conviction

What could a far-right election win change for foreign residents

Marine Le Pen appeal: Election ban lifted but prison sentence upheld

The ruling means the far-right MP is legally free to stand in 2027, although she has said she would not run if required to wear an electronic bracelet

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Russian political commentator issued with order to leave France

The money’s now on Marine Le Pen in France's 2027 race

Barnier deserves better than Brexit insults

Michel Barnier was too arrogant like all at EU

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Elon Musk backs Le Pen as ‘France’s last hope’

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Poll: 59% say Marine Le Pen should not run for French presidency in 2027

Marine Le Pen launches 2027 presidential bid despite conviction

Marine Le Pen appeal: Election ban lifted but prison sentence upheld

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French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal calls for the UK to rejoin the EU

The age of French far-right leader Jordan Bardella is not the point

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Why the far-right is now a major contender in France's 2027 elections

The battle between old and new France is now impossible to ignore

Reinstating the French monarchy makes no sense at all

Appeal trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy ends

French justice minister calls for three-year halt to legal immigration

Mbappé–Bardella clash highlights France's identity divide

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French mayor Hittler speaks about attention to his name

Seven-year sentence demanded for former French president Nicolas Sarkozy

France passes anti-fraud bill with 100 plus new measures: key points

Jordan Bardella is too young to be President of France

Plans underway for Pope to visit France at the end of September, say bishops

French far-right well ahead in new poll for 2027 presidential election

Photos: Protesters across France join anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rally

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Americans in France urged to join anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rally

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Elon Musk criticises French officials after they share information with US counterparts

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Map: how did French parties perform in first round of municipal elections?

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France municipal elections: Alliances form in several cities against far-right

French municipal elections: key points from the first round

Bordeaux municipal vote: police arms and cruise ships among key issues

How do France’s municipal elections work?

Paris mayoral election March 2026: Who are the main candidates?

Meet the municipal candidate in Brittany signing up constituents at random

The electorate is to blame for France's political mess

Macron makes TV speech to France about Middle East conflict

France to expand nuclear arsenal amid global instability, new European alliance announced

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Reshuffle: who is in and who is out in new French government

US ambassador in France snubs official summons over controversial social media post

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Plans for new French youth worker contract that makes firing easier criticised

Who decides if a political party is far left or far-right in France?

11 arrests over death of French far-right activist Quentin Deranque

‘Medical deserts’ major issue in upcoming local elections in France

Death of right-wing protester in Lyon sparks fears of further political violence

Former French Interior Minister announces 2027 presidential candidacy

How France’s new food strategy aims to change the national diet

World corruption: France better than US but worse than UK

France must do more to protect citizens detained in Iran, says former hostage

Trump’s rhetoric feeds France’s long tradition of national decline

France finally passes 2026 budget - what it means for residents

New French 2026 budget plan – key points for residents

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US increasingly viewed as ‘enemy country’ to France in new poll

French prime minister faces fresh problems to pass a 2026 budget

Marine Le Pen appeals public office ban: how could this impact France's 2027 presidential election?

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