Le Pen ally working to clean up French far right’s image embroiled in racism scandal
But the revelations about Caroline Parmentier’s past writings don’t seem to be hurting the National Rally’s popularity.
Sébastien Chenu
French PM Bayrou gets temporary lifeline from far right
The National Rally is still threatening to get rid of the prime minister during fall budget talks.
French far right under fire following allegations its lawmakers joined racist content-filled Facebook group
Online publication Les Jours alleges that nine National Rally lawmakers were members of the group.
The billionaire who wants to Make France Great Again
Pierre-Édouard Stérin is hoping to use his financial firepower to remold French politics in line with his conservative ideals.
French far right floats toppling government in wake of Le Pen verdict
Threats against Bayrou are increasing a week after Le Pen was effectively banned from running for president.
Le Pen’s ‘Save Democracy’ rally after guilty verdict falls short of expectations
The French far right has framed the verdict against Le Pen as an attack on democracy — but was unable to attract a large crowd to a rally of support on Sunday.
‘Jesus Christ also was found guilty and he was innocent,’ Le Pen codefendant says
Le Pen’s allies are not pulling their punches after Monday’s ruling.
Macron tells Mayotte’s cyclone-hit population it would be much more ‘screwed’ without France
French president’s comments were met with accusations of neocolonialism.
French far right slams Macron’s submission to von der Leyen after Breton exit
The National Rally swiftly accused Macron of taking his orders from Brussels.
French election: What happens next?
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally is in a strong position after the first round of voting, but the next 24 hours will be crucial as rivals plot to stop the far right.
Want to get to grips with French politics? Watch the football
France’s football captain Kylian Mbappé warns of a historic election. The far right says he is out of touch with reality.
3 ways Macron’s election punt could go wrong
Macron’s big bet after his party’s European election loss could backfire.
French far-right party divided over Putin’s non-invitation to D-Day anniversary
When asked about Vladimir Putin’s non-invitation to the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, several French far-right leaders expressed divergent positions, while National Rally long-standing leader Marine Le Pen evaded the question.