Rassemblement National chief says he would compete if court judgment blocks his mentor
Far-right leader addresses supporters at demonstration after conviction that could ban her from standing for president
Did the judges err in disqualifying her from elected office and what does the verdict mean for France’s political trajectory?
Her supporters argue that the French politician’s guilty verdict is an attack on democracy — a strategy that can be successful
It’s no accident that from France to Wisconsin, the radical right seek to undermine faith in the judiciary
Tesla’s share price jumped on report that Musk could leave US government role early
France’s far-right leader emulates Donald Trump in attacking ‘politicisation’ of judges who found against her
Far-right leader has limited legal options as ruling fires starting gun on race to succeed Emmanuel Macron
Also in this newsletter: Has the EU become an institutional ‘monster’?
Far-right leader vows to contest verdict that jeopardises her ambitions to run for French presidency in 2027
Banning the far-right leader from standing for office will inflame French politics
French far-right leader could be banned from running by judges issuing verdict in EU fraud case
Fran?ois Bayrou unveils members of cabinet and starts to focus on trying to enact a budget
An early Macron ally and admirer of Henri IV, Fran?ois Bayrou will have to navigate parliamentary turmoil
A system designed in the late 1950s is looking increasingly dysfunctional
Far-right standard bearer gambled that shaping events would convince voters her party was ready for power
President says opposition parties ‘chose chaos’ as Paris faces deadlock after vote of no confidence in Barnier
Premier’s administration collapses over its proposed deficit-cutting budget
Toppling Barnier’s government would be a hefty gamble by Le Pen
Far-right leader believes brinkmanship will pay political dividends
Rassemblement National has promised to maintain pressure until all ‘red line’ demands are met
National Rally hardens tone against PM Michel Barnier, warning that hit to citizens’ purchasing power is ‘red line’
French far-right leader accused of paying her European parliament staff to do work for RN party in France
The FP?’s victory suggests it is no longer necessary to detoxify your brand to win
New French premier declares he is open to ideas on pension reform, while making tackling debt and immigration priorities
