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Will Marine Le Pen's conviction really keep her out of French politics?
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Will Marine Le Pen's conviction really keep her out of French politics?

France's 2027 election just took a twist with Marine Le Pen's conviction. But is she really out of the 2027 race? What does it mean for Europe's political landscape? Ian Bremmer analyzes the fallout in this Quick Take.

​French Prime Minister Michel Barnier reacts during the result of the vote on the first motion of no-confidence against the French government, in Paris, France, on Dec. 4, 2024.
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Lawmakers vote to oust French government

For the first time since 1962, the National Assembly, France’s lower (and more powerful) house of parliament, has voted to oust a government. Prime Minister Michel Barnier is out.

​France's President Emmanuel Macron looks and gestures after his vote in the second round of France's legislative election.
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France faces political deadlock

After the right-wing National Front looked poised to win the most seats in France’s first round of parliamentary elections, left-wing parties and Emmanuel Macron’s centrist allies worked together to fight back.

Demonstrators celebrate during the New Popular Front’s election night after announcing the voting primary results for 2nd tour of the French legislative elections, in Paris on July 7, 2024.
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French left-wing coalition tops election results

The New Popular Front is set to win between 177 and 192 seats in France’s National Assembly and become the largest party in a shock result from Sunday’s second-round vote, but no party has the numbers to form a governing majority.

​Marine Le Pen, member of parliament and French far-right National Rally.
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National Rally seeks allies as French legislative elections head into round two

How the Supreme Court immunity ruling changes presidential power
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How the Supreme Court immunity ruling changes presidential power

What does the Supreme Court's immunity decision mean for Trump and the future of presidential power? With the far-right surging in the French elections, what would a caretaker government in France mean for Europe? Does the West have any concerns with Modi's upcoming visit to Russia? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Marine Le Pen, French far-right leader and far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) party candidate, reacts on stage after partial results in the first round of the early French parliamentary elections in Henin-Beaumont, France, June 30, 2024.
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Can Le Pen rewrite French politics next week?

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party, aka RN, topped the first round of voting on Sunday, winning about a third of the French vote – the best showing in the party’s half-century history.

​Marine Le Pen, French far-right leader and far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) party candidate, speaks to journalists after partial results in the first round of the early French parliamentary elections in Henin-Beaumont, France, June 30, 2024.
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French election: Far right wins first round

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally won the first round of France's election on Sunday with 33% of the vote, while the young left-wing New Popular Front alliance took around 28%.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during a Conservative general election campaign event, in London, on June 24, 2024.
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Viewpoint: Expect more drubbings for incumbents in France and the UK​

Upcoming elections in France and the UK appear likely to deliver historic defeats for both countries’ ruling parties in a challenging electoral cycle for incumbents around the world.

France's snap election: Understanding why Macron took the risk
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France's snap election: Understanding why Macron took the risk

Mark Carney on Brexit's aftermath, Macron's snap election, and the future of UK-EU relations