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The day after announcing her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, Marine Le Pen visits La Fleche, in the Sarthe department, on July 8, 2026.​
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Europe’s most consequential vote since Brexit starts now

After a French court shortened her ban on holding public office, Marine Le Pen announced that she will run for president again next year. But can she finally win?

Out of Le Pen-alty box
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Out of Le Pen-alty box

Le Pen, who leads the National Rally party, can run for president for a fourth time next year in 2027, after the Paris Court of Appeals shortened her ban on holding public office.

Macron beats Le Pen encore
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Macron beats Le Pen, encore

The French president's re-election avoids a political earthquake in Europe while war is being waged on its eastern flank.

What if Le Pen leads France?
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What if Le Pen leads France?

The world is now anxiously waiting to see what happens in two weeks’ time, when the French return to the polls for the second and final round of voting to decide whether President Emmanuel Macron or Marine Le Pen should be sent to the Élysée. But what would a Le Pen victory actually mean for France, Europe – and the world?

France's presidential election tightening as first round begins
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France's presidential election tightening as first round begins

What's happening with the sanctions and help to Ukraine? What about the French presidential elections? Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, shares his perspective from Delphi, Greece.

What We’re Watching: Zelensky at the UN, French race tightens, Sri Lankan crisis worsens
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What We’re Watching: Zelensky at the UN, French race tightens, Sri Lankan crisis worsens

Zelensky wants justice over Russian war crimes, Polls tighten in France, "Go Gota Go" in Sri Lanka

Putin invades the year’s big elections
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Putin invades the year’s big elections

Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine invasion is shifting the politics inside every major country in the world — including four that have big elections this year. How is this war reshaping the politics of France, Hungary, Brazil, and the United States?

What We’re Watching: Russians in another Stan, Djokovic drama, Mali sanctions, Europe vs anti-vaxxers
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What We’re Watching: Russians in another Stan, Djokovic drama, Mali sanctions, Europe vs anti-vaxxers

Kazakhstan unrest could affect Putin's view on Ukraine
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Kazakhstan unrest could affect Putin's view on Ukraine

What's happening in Kazakhstan? What does the French presidency of the European Union mean? Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, shares his perspective from Europe.

Kazakh law enforcement officers block a street during a protest triggered by fuel price increase in Almaty, Kazakhstan January 5, 2022.
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What We're Watching: Turmoil in Kazakhstan, Macron targets anti-vaxxers, Haiti presidential murder probe