Marine Le Pen's far-right party leads in first round of snap French election

As French far right 'gains momentum domestically', is Le Pen's RN actually 'weakening' at EU level?

End of Renaissance? Macron unpopularity, Le Pen's softened image of RN 'play into far right's hands'

Does Le Pen's National Rally victory threaten Franco-German relations?

Analysts warn that the far-right National Rally's success may challenge relations between Paris and Berlin and complicate Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s agenda.

French elections: Italy PM Meloni yet to break silence on Le Pen's victory

Le Pen’s advantage is seen as a positive development for Giorgia Meloni and the ECR’s role in the EU, according to Italian media.

Macron's opponents eye reforms that could shake France-EU relations

From budget cuts to immigration reforms, National Rally and New Popular Front policies could challenge France's EU commitments.

French election results: winners and losers in Paris

For the first time, the far-right National Rally has topped the legislative polls in France, more than doubling its support, while President Emmanuel Macron has been left reeling.

Thousands gather in Paris square to protest far-right National Rally party

France in ‘battle for the survival of republican values’ to 'defeat National Rally', says Renew Europe MEP