France Elections

“I would speak with a French and a European voice, because I am profoundly both,” Lagarde said on her possible role in the French election.

International

ECB's Lagarde won't rule out early departure

Lagarde has previously played down resignation rumours, saying a ship’s captain would not leave during turbulent times

France's President Emmanuel Macron has invited the heads of the parties and parliamentary groups represented in the National Assembly for talks with the aim of building the widest and most stable possible majority in the lower house.

International

Macron to meet party heads next Friday before naming premier

The new prime minister will likely have to rely on several parties across the ideological spectrum to form a government

Outgoing Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will seek “to guard against any government” that included RN or LFI ministers.

International

France seeks government as PM vows to 'guard against' extremes

It may be a long slog to find a government able to survive a no-confidence vote

The left-wing alliance's surprising performance at the French election is shifting attention to its policies, which promise to "abolish the privileges of billionaires".

International

Wealthy French spooked by election explore possible moves abroad

Singapore, Dubai and Italy are some of the locations they are considering

Paris readies up for the upcoming Olympics Games.

Opinion & Features

THINKING ALOUD

Paris Olympics in the wake of red-hot election politics

THE Paris Olympics starting on Jul 26 follows a deeply divisive election that saw an outbreak of xenophobia the likes of which surprised many, even within France. There were dozens of racial attacks i...

The left-wing New Popular Front have yet to agree on who should replace France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.

International

French left says it can govern, but centrists say 'you need us'

The left-wing political alliance relies on support from the centre for a majority in parliament

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