French politics7 Jul 2026France's Marine Le Pen, fighting court conviction and running for presidencyA profile of France's hard-right leader who leads the polls - but now faces a court challenge to her conviction for embezzlement.7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Presidency bid while continuing court fight a gamble for Le PenHard-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing her case to France's top civil court, but it could backfire.7 Jul 20264 Jul 2026Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential raceFar-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.4 Jul 20266 Jun 2026Giant banquets rile radical left in FranceThe feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.6 Jun 202622 Mar 2026France's Socialists hold on to power in major cities in election boost for mainstreamParis and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.22 Mar 202622 Mar 2026Socialists battle to hold Paris as France holds mayoral electionsThe capital could shift to the right after 25 years under the Socialists if Rachida Dati defeats Emmanuel Grégoire.22 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.16 Mar 202615 Mar 2026French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of ParisThe highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.15 Mar 202619 Feb 2026Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far leftEleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.19 Feb 2026...
