French politics

French hard-right leader accuses opponents of 'total war' after claims of antisemitism

France's Marine Le Pen, fighting court conviction and running for presidency

Presidency bid while continuing court fight a gamble for Le Pen

Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race

Giant banquets rile radical left in France

Recommending: The Sarkozy Affair. Audio, 57 minutesRecommending: The Sarkozy Affair

France's Socialists hold on to power in major cities in election boost for mainstream

Socialists battle to hold Paris as France holds mayoral elections

Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary

French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left

Why the Macrons' cyber-bullying fight isn't over yet. Video, 00:00:53Why the Macrons' cyber-bullying fight isn't over yet

Jordan Bardella, National Rally leader: France must control immigration. Audio, 23 minutesJordan Bardella, National Rally leader: France must control immigration

Sarkozy releases prison diaries about his 20 days behind bars

French PM wins crucial budget vote

Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours

Macron should step down early, says his first PM

Macrons to offer 'scientific evidence' to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says

Why France might soon have a far-right government. Audio, 26 minutesWhy France might soon have a far-right government

France in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime minister

France is set to vote out another PM. Can anything break its political deadlock?

France: Building a ‘war economy’ Audio, 18 minutesFrance: Building a ‘war economy’

Europe's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron says