Elections in France

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France Televisions Unveils Slate Led by ‘La Haine’ Stage Adaptation, #MeToo Film ‘Triple Peine,’ Robust Presidential… Variety20:36

In the last 4 hours

Primary Colors: The Socialist Party Chooses Its Path Tocqueville2117:58

Earlier today

Surprise alliance gives non-independence bloc control of New Caledonia Congress RFI12:53

Iran ramps up regional pressure after renewed US strikes France 2412:08

Yesterday

Lagarde says she will not run for France's president Azeri-Press Agency20:54 9-Jul-26

'I'm not a candidate,' Largarde says ahead of French election euronews19:42 9-Jul-26

La Crosse County certifies French Island election winners Wisconsin State Journal17:03 9-Jul-26

How to think about a Le Pen presidency of France European Council on Foreign Relations15:21 9-Jul-26

Farage to face Count Binface in self-triggered byelection amid funding probe France 2415:17 9-Jul-26

Marine Le Pen’s comeback European Council on Foreign Relations12:11 9-Jul-26

Burnham moves closer to becoming British PM, Farage runs against Count Binface France 2412:03 9-Jul-26

How Marine Le Pen got another chance to become France's president and what it changes European Pravda09:53 9-Jul-26

Will French vote for convict as President? EJ Insight09:26 9-Jul-26

The Rassemblement National Is Facing a Strategic Dilemma Jacques Delors Institute06:45 9-Jul-26

High stakes loom over Le Pen's u-turn and Farage's by-election gamble The National06:13 9-Jul-26

Marine Le Pen’s return is a nightmare for French centrists The Spectator05:10 9-Jul-26

Brussels gives cows a promotion Politico EU05:07 9-Jul-26

Le Pen’s strategy to win French presidency: Bring Bardella everywhere Politico EU03:05 9-Jul-26

Serbia’s President grateful to EU Commission President, leaders of Germany, France, and Italy for pushing to unlock… DTT-NET00:37 9-Jul-26

In the last 7 days

Marine Le Pen cleared to run in France’s 2027 Presidential election Al Jazeera21:17 8-Jul-26

Will Marine Le Pen's return help or hinder her party? The Irish Times20:36 8-Jul-26

Farage and Le Pen try Trump’s trick of turning scandal to their advantage Politico EU18:00 8-Jul-26

France’s Le Pen Gets a Judicial Reprieve World Politics Review17:34 8-Jul-26

France 2027 Elections: A clash of two extremes could lead to 'easy' Le Pen win France 2417:33 8-Jul-26

Efsf battles renewed volatility to raise another €2.5bn before summer Global Capital17:27 8-Jul-26

With Le Pen sentencing, France's presidential election veers into the extraordinary MailOnline17:20 8-Jul-26

Le Pen’s presidential ambitions rely on French voters disregarding her criminal convictions Courthouse News16:26 8-Jul-26

Top French court will rule on Le Pen’s appeal before 2027 presidential election Politico EU15:52 8-Jul-26

Le Pen may have made a mis-step as big as Farage’s The New World15:08 8-Jul-26

Director of Sour reserve elected president of prestigious Mediterranean marine reserve network L'Orient-Le Jour15:07 8-Jul-26

Liebherr breaks ground on on French cab assembly site International Industrial Vehicle Technology14:59 8-Jul-26

ICC Elections Witness Massive Upset; Imran Khwaja Loses Board Seat NDTV.com14:40 8-Jul-26

Le Pen to run for French presidency despite conviction – her protege Jordan Bardella would make a better candidate The Conversation (UK)13:48 8-Jul-26

Le Pen hits campaign trail morning after announcing run Hurriyet Daily News13:25 8-Jul-26

France's Le Pen says will run for president despite fraud conviction France 2410:05 8-Jul-26

France players unimpressed by FIFA’s choice of all-Argentine referee lineup for World Cup… Get French Football News09:31 8-Jul-26

A court appeal brings Marine Le Pen back into the French presidential race in 2027 Voice Of Emirates08:01 8-Jul-26

Will World Cup champions-elect France make wingers trendy again? Football36507:29 8-Jul-26

Marine Le Pen declares 2027 French presidential bid Asia Today05:17 8-Jul-26

Marine Le Pen to run for French Presidency despite criminal conviction Al Jazeera01:47 8-Jul-26

BNP Paribas Stock and 2 French Financials Facing Election Risk Simply Wall St00:59 8-Jul-26

What to know about the electronic ankle monitor a French court says Marine Le Pen must wear PBS Online23:47 7-Jul-26

France court upholds Marine Le Pen conviction but allows presidential run Jurist22:39 7-Jul-26

France’s Le Pen will run for president despite embezzlement conviction Courthouse News20:54 7-Jul-26

Le Pen comeback revives French far right’s biggest question: Can she win? Politico EU19:58 7-Jul-26

Bardella or Le Pen: What France's far-right choice means for Ukraine The Kyiv Independent19:53 7-Jul-26

Le Pen vows to run in France’s 2027 presidential election euronews19:53 7-Jul-26

French far-right leader Le Pen says will run in 2027 presidential election Al Jazeera19:31 7-Jul-26

Pogacar loses yellow but gains 'an hour and a half' at Tour de France Domestique Cycling18:20 7-Jul-26

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen cleared to run for president but with ankle monitor Saudi Gazette16:59 7-Jul-26

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen cleared to run for president but with ankle tag AfricaNews16:53 7-Jul-26

'The party of white-collar crime': French MPs react to Le Pen's conviction France 2416:35 7-Jul-26

Marine Le Pen: Presidential bid in doubt as court upholds fraud conviction France 2415:34 7-Jul-26

A Solomonic Decision Tocqueville2115:24 7-Jul-26

What are the different options for Marine Le Pen's future? France 2415:24 7-Jul-26

Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag BBC15:21 7-Jul-26

French court allows Le Pen to run for president in 2027 — with a big caveat Courthouse News15:07 7-Jul-26

French elected official calls on Emmanuel Macron to intervene for release of Sahrawi political prisoner Naâma Asfari Sahara Press Service14:56 7-Jul-26

France's debt burden at risk of snowballing ahead of 2027 election Daily Sabah14:52 7-Jul-26

Appeal court upholds Le Pen conviction but opens door to 2027 presidential bid RFI14:33 7-Jul-26

French court opens door for Marine Le Pen to run for president, with ankle monitor CBC.ca14:31 7-Jul-26

Marine Le Pen eligible to run in France's 2027 presidential election Azeri-Press Agency14:27 7-Jul-26

Marine Le Pen may participate in elections, but with an electronic bracelet - decision on appeal UNN.ua14:26 7-Jul-26

'Decision time' for far right National Rally as ruling clears Le Pen's way for election run France 2414:23 7-Jul-26

Jordan Bardella: 30-year-old hoping to become next French president The Independent14:18 7-Jul-26

French court shortens Le Pen's ban from office RTHK14:14 7-Jul-26

Marine Le Pen Can Contest 2027 Election as French Court Shortens Her Public Office Ban Outlook India14:14 7-Jul-26

Le Pen now 'has a choice' to run in the election or not France 2414:13 7-Jul-26

French court shortens Le Pen's ineligibility ban, allowing 2027 presidential run Anadolu Agency14:05 7-Jul-26

French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen cleared to run in 2027 election CBS News14:02 7-Jul-26

France’s Le Pen put under house arrest, presidential run in doubt Macau Business14:02 7-Jul-26

Le Pen verdict: Surprise ruling complicates French far right’s presidential plans Politico EU13:56 7-Jul-26

French court clears path for Le Pen's presidential run but upholds conviction India Today13:51 7-Jul-26

Potential path for Le Pen to run in election after ruling RTE13:47 7-Jul-26

France appeals court opens door for Le Pen presidential run, with ankle tag Al Jazeera13:46 7-Jul-26

French court opens door for Le Pen to run in 2027 The North West Star13:41 7-Jul-26

French court clears way for Le Pen to run in 2027 but under a rule she rejects The Irish News13:34 7-Jul-26

What has French far-right leader Marine Le Pen been found guilty of and sentenced to? France 2413:32 7-Jul-26

Who is Jordan Bardella, the successor to French far right's Marine Le Pen? France 2413:32 7-Jul-26

French court opens door to Marine Le Pen presidential run after shortening ban ABC Online13:31 7-Jul-26

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Latest news on elections in France, covering presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal polls, voting systems, political parties, campaigns, and results.

France operates a semi-presidential system with elections held for the presidency, National Assembly, Senate, regional councils, and municipalities. Over 48 million registered voters participate in these democratic exercises, with the presidential election attracting the highest turnout, typically exceeding 70%.

The most recent developments in French elections include growing support for far-right and populist movements, alongside increasing voter abstention in local and European ballots. Concerns about electoral disinformation and foreign interference have prompted authorities to strengthen digital security measures and media literacy campaigns ahead of upcoming votes.

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