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France's Emmanuel Macron Faces 'Chaos' After Ally Is Dealt Devastating Blow In Vote

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing a new political headache after his ally, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, suffered a resounding defeat on Monday, predictably losing a confidence vote in ... Read More

French candidates aim to ride president's wave to parliament

Welcome to campaigning in Emmanuel Macron's France, where moderates of the left and right are hitching their wagons. The leaflets make no mention of the candidates party, just a splash of colour and ... Read More

French lawmakers narrowly approve health care budget, suspending Macron's flagship pension reform

France’s lower house of parliament narrowly approved on Tuesday a key health care budget bill, offering the minority government some relief from political turmoil at the cost of suspending President ... Read More

President-elect unveils fresh faces for French parliamentary election

52 percent of the candidates chosen from more than 19,000 applicants had "never held elected office" and that 214 were women. Incoming French president Emmanuel Macrons centrist party on Thursday ... Read More

AP mapping shows France's poorest regions backing Le Pen's party as support for Macron wanes

President Emmanuel Macron's promise to win over far-right voters in France is faltering PARIS -- The date was May 7, 2017. Addressing cheering supporters, the newly elected leader of France, Emmanuel ... Read More

Why France’s Politics Are Broken — and What That Means for Its Economy

In the decade that followed the euro zone debt crisis, France stood out as an island of stability amid Europe’s turbulent politics. Spain was burdened by weak governments and serial elections, Italy’s ... Read More