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France Reels From Nationwide Unrest as Anti-Cost-of-Living Protests Turn Violent

France is facing renewed political and social tensions after a nationwide protest against the rising cost of living was overshadowed by widespread vandalism, looting and clashes with security forces, leaving damaged public buildings and businesses across several major cities. The scale of the destruction......

Report: Washington plans millions in funding for right-wing media in Europe

The United States is reportedly considering allocating millions of dollars to support media and civil society initiatives associated with conservative and right-wing causes in Europe, according to media reports citing sources familiar with the plans. The proposed funding would reportedly include $4......

French far-right lawmaker says member data was not compromised in cyberattack on National Rally

Jean-Philippe Tanguy, a lawmaker from France's National Rally (Rassemblement National), said the party's members' and candidates' personal data were not compromised following cyberattacks that targeted the political organization and the social media account of Marine Le Pen. Speaking......

France's National Rally reports attempted cyber intrusion, denies large-scale data breach

France's National Rally (RN) has confirmed that it was the target of an attempted cyber intrusion but says an internal technical investigation found no evidence of a large-scale exposure of personal data belonging to party members, elected officials or candidates. The party announced that it intends......

Ségolène Royal enters French Socialist primary race ahead of 2027 presidential election

Twenty years after her historic presidential campaign, former French minister Ségolène Royal has announced her intention to compete in the Socialist Party’s primary process, reviving her ambition to become France’s first woman president in the 2027 election. Royal, 72, confirmed......

French presidential race: Robert Ménard urges Bruno Retailleau to distance himself from party critics

French political figures are already positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with Robert Ménard, the mayor of Béziers, calling on Bruno Retailleau to break away from internal divisions within Les Républicains (LR) if he wants to build a credible national campaign. Speaking......

Marine Le Pen expected to begin 2027 presidential campaign without electronic monitoring, prosecutor says

Marine Le Pen is expected to begin her campaign for France's 2027 presidential election without wearing an electronic monitoring device, as her appeal to the country's highest court automatically suspends the enforcement of her sentence, according to a senior French prosecutor. Speaking on French......

French appeals court reduces Marine Le Pen’s election ban but orders electronic monitoring

A French appeals court has upheld the conviction of far-right leader Marine Le Pen for misusing European Union funds while reducing the period during which she is barred from holding elected office, a decision that could revive her chances of competing in France’s 2027 presidential election. Despite......

Le Pen calls for windfall tax on TotalEnergies if fuel price caps fall short

Marine Le Pen has suggested that a windfall tax on TotalEnergies could be introduced if current measures to limit fuel prices prove insufficient to protect consumers. Speaking during a public appearance in central France, the political leader emphasized that while the company’s decision to cap......