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French Presidential Election 2027: National Rally Claims growing support and political momentum

As French Presidential Election 2027 approaches, the far-right National Rally (RN) is positioning itself as a leading force in the political landscape. Senior party figures argue that the movement is gaining unprecedented traction among voters. Speaking during a major political broadcast, Sébastien......

Sarkozy ordered to serve prison sentence in Bygmalion case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been ordered to serve a six-month prison sentence in the Bygmalion case, according to sources close to the matter. The sentence, which can be served under a semi-liberty arrangement, was not allowed to be merged with his other final sentence in the Bismuth......

Mélenchon condemns “Violation Of International Law” after death of Ali Khamenei

French left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has strongly criticized the circumstances surrounding the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, describing the operation as a denial of international law. Khamenei’s death was confirmed by Iranian state media following airstrikes......

LFI headquarters in Paris evacuated after bomb threat, says Manuel Bompard

The national headquarters of La France insoumise (LFI) in Paris was evacuated on Wednesday following a bomb threat, according to party coordinator Manuel Bompard. In a message published on social media, Bompard stated that police were deployed to the scene and that all staff members and activists present......

Macron labels La France Insoumise as far left and warns against attacks on the rule of law

French President Emmanuel Macron has described La France Insoumise (LFI) as a far-left party, arguing that its political positioning leaves little room for ambiguity. Speaking in a radio interview, the head of state said that “there is not much mystery” about LFI’s ideological alignment. His......

Sarkozy announces upcoming book “The Journal of a Prisoner”

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy revealed on Friday that he will publish a new book titled The Journal of a Prisoner on December 10, under the Fayard publishing house, now controlled by businessman Vincent Bolloré. The announcement was made through a message posted on platform X. In a......

Nicolas Sarkozy released from prison under judicial supervision

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from La Santé Prison in Paris after spending around twenty days behind bars, following a decision by the Paris Court of Appeal on Monday. The court ruled in favor of his conditional release under......

French prosecutors investigate death threats against Sarkozy in Paris prison

French prosecutors have launched an investigation after a video emerged showing a prisoner at La Santé prison in Paris threatening the life of former President Nicolas Sarkozy. The incident comes just one day after Sarkozy began serving a five-year sentence for illegal campaign financing. The......

Marine Tondelier announces 2027 bid with focus on ecology and social change

Marine Tondelier, the national secretary of the French Ecologists and party leader since 2022, has declared her candidacy for the upcoming presidential election. In an interview with Nouvel Obs, Tondelier described her decision as "an act of love for France," citing profound concerns about......