The French government and mainstream media have expelled the left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) while embracing the far-right Rassemblement National (RN).
The RN has been rehabilitated due to its alliance with the Israeli government and is no longer considered beyond the pale.
Profile: The battle of France's young political hopefuls
France's newly appointed Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, is the youngest ever - and first openly gay - head of the French cabinet.
Jordan Bardella, 28, leader of the far-right Rassemblement National, is positioning himself for the role of prime minister in the future if Marine Le Pen wins the presidency in 2027.
OPINION: Macron's election gamble is an invitation to calamity
President Macron may face challenges from the Far Right in upcoming elections despite France's discontent with Macronism.
Thuram urges French public to vote in election
Marcus Thuram expresses concern about the rise of the right-wing populist party in France and urges unity and voting to oppose it.
The Rise of Authoritarian Journalism in France
The French government and mainstream media have expelled the left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) while embracing the far-right Rassemblement National (RN).
The RN has been rehabilitated due to its alliance with the Israeli government and is no longer considered beyond the pale.
Profile: The battle of France's young political hopefuls
France's newly appointed Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, is the youngest ever - and first openly gay - head of the French cabinet.
Jordan Bardella, 28, leader of the far-right Rassemblement National, is positioning himself for the role of prime minister in the future if Marine Le Pen wins the presidency in 2027.
OPINION: Macron's election gamble is an invitation to calamity
President Macron may face challenges from the Far Right in upcoming elections despite France's discontent with Macronism.
Thuram urges French public to vote in election
Marcus Thuram expresses concern about the rise of the right-wing populist party in France and urges unity and voting to oppose it.
OPINION: When the mask slips, Le Pen's party reveals its fundamental racism
Monsieur Bardella is a versatile populist blending Left, Right, and Macronist ideas, showcasing performance in political debates but revealing slips in consistency.
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President Macron called for a snap election following Rassemblement National's success in EU elections.
Mbappe urges vote vs. extremes in French election
Kylian Mbappé emphasizes voting against 'extremes' in upcoming French election.