The Irish Times

Macron on the back foot as France’s presidential election campaign starts in earnest

Poor local election results may not mean much but the president’s party base remains weak

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 20:00

France gripped by socio-economic, medical and cultural crises

Country ‘unravelling’ say generals in open letter as Macron looks to May 2022 election

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 21:00

Shades of the 1789 revolution in France's fuel protests

It’s easy to imagine the unpopular Macron as a powdered marquis being led to the guillotine

Tue Nov 20 2018 - 01:00

Revolt over high fuel prices threatens to paralyse France

Rise of the ‘gilets jaunes’ coincides with Macron’s record low 26% approval rating

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 01:00

Macron signs labour law but has to lower senate ambitions

President lowers sights from 90 to 50 seats, which could endanger his constitutional plans

Fri Sept 22 2017 - 18:46

In France’s ‘third round’, things could get very interesting

If Macron wins the presidency, might he have to govern with a PM from the other side?

Thu May 04 2017 - 01:00

Marine Le Pen: Yes she can

Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right Front National, is polling strongly in France’s presidential race. Can she emulate Donald Trump’s populist success?

Sat Feb 11 2017 - 21:12

Emmanuel Macron declares candidacy for French presidency

Former economy minister’s announcement antagonises rivals on left and right

Wed Nov 16 2016 - 19:00

Alain Juppé only candidate who could defeat Marine Le Pen, study shows

For now, a left-wing candidate has little chance of getting to the second round

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 13:22

Paris and Berlin demand ‘precise proposals’ of Greek leader

Tension evident between the French wish to negotiate and German impatience

Tue Jul 07 2015 - 01:00

Jean-Marie Le Pen disowns daughter after party suspension

France’s National Front founder says he hopes daughter loses vote

Tue May 05 2015 - 16:45

Le Pen blames French governments for Islamist attacks

‘What we are living through is the result of 20 years of errors,’ says National Front leader

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 01:00

Alain Juppé still not finished in politics as presidency beckons

UMP party beset with problems but still favourite to retake the Élysée in 2017

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 01:00

Clouded vision: Hollande’s last chance

François Hollande has weathered the worst storm of his presidency so far, replacing his cabinet with more loyal ministers. But no recent French president has ever been so unpopular. Can he recover?

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 01:00