Macron, Le Pen exchange May Day blows on day of rallies and protests
Centrist presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron and his far-right rival Marine Le Pen attacked each other`s visions of France and the role it should play in Europe on Monday against a background of May Day rallies and protests.
May 01, 2017, 21:31 PM IST
Furore over Holocaust comments hits Marine Le Pen's election bid
Marine Le Pen`s bid to defy the odds and win the French presidency risked a setback on Friday when the man named interim head of her National Front party stood down to defend himself against charges that he shares the views of Holocaust deniers.
Apr 28, 2017, 22:08 PM IST
Marine Le Pen's replacement turns down party role amid Holocaust controversy
The man designated to replace French presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen as head of the far-right National Front party has refused the job and will focus on defending himself against allegations he made questionable comments about the Holocaust.
Apr 28, 2017, 15:18 PM IST
Youth protest against French election ends in violence
A protest by French youth against the centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron and his far-right rival Marine Le Pen turned violent on Thursday.
Apr 28, 2017, 09:12 AM IST
French presidential elections: Will vote for Emmanuel Macron, says Nicolas Sarkozy
French conservative former president Nicolas Sarkozy said on Wednesday he would vote for centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron.
Apr 26, 2017, 18:17 PM IST
Russian hackers `targeted Macron campaign`
French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron`s political campaign was targeted by a group of Russian hackers last month, according to a report by a cybersecurity research group Tuesday.
Apr 25, 2017, 15:28 PM IST
France elections: Marine Le Pen steps down as National Front leader
Marine Le Pen brought the anti-establishment FN party into the country`s political mainstream on Sunday`s first round to elect a new president for the next five years.
Gloves off in French election as Le Pen aide slams Macron
Global markets reacted with relief to Sunday`s outcome which broke a pattern of anti-establishment election shocks in which Britons voted to quit the European Union and Donald Trump was elected U.S. president.
Apr 25, 2017, 00:10 AM IST
Macron, Le Pen set for final French presidential duel
Pro-European centrist Emmanuel Macron and anti-immigration leader Marine Le Pen began a final duel for the French presidency Monday, after a first round of voting delivered a stunning blow to the traditional political class.
Apr 24, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
Macron, Le Pen ahead in French presidential race: Projection
Macron was projected to score 23-24 percent, with Le Pen at 21.6-23 per cent, according to several polling institutes.
Apr 24, 2017, 00:39 AM IST
France prepares to vote for new President amid high security
France is preparing to elect its new President on Sunday, amid high security after a series of terror attacks including a fatal assault on a Paris policeman three days ago.
Apr 23, 2017, 09:02 AM IST
French overseas territories kicking off presidential voting
Voters waking up in some French overseas territories are preparing to vote first in France's unpredictable presidential election, one day earlier than in the mainland.
Apr 22, 2017, 16:47 PM IST
Marine Le Pen loses ground to Emmanuel Macron in French election race: Poll
French centrist Emmanuel Macron is set to come out on top in the first round of France`s presidential election on Sunday as far right leader Marine Le Pen fell further behind him in an Elabe poll published on Friday.
Apr 21, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
Macron's lead narrows in French presidential election: Polls
Centrist Emmanuel Macron's lead in France's presidential election has narrowed though he is still on course to win, two polls casting light on voter intentions following a televised debate between candidates showed.
Apr 06, 2017, 09:19 AM IST
French ex-PM Manuel Valls says will vote for Macron in election
French former Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Wednesday he would vote for Emmanuel Macron in the coming presidential election.
Mar 29, 2017, 13:30 PM IST
France's Le Pen says euro exit 'wouldn't be a chaos'
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen sought on Sunday to reassure voters concerned over her plans to withdraw the country from the euro zone, saying it "wouldn't be chaos" and she would seek "well-prepared" talks with other European Union countries.
Mar 26, 2017, 18:10 PM IST
France's Emmanuel Macron seen winning first round of presidentials, Fillon slips: BVA pollsters
Emmanuel Macron is set to win the first round of the French general election in four weeks time, BVA pollsters said, becoming the latest survey team to put the independent centrist ahead of far-right leader Marine Le Pen for the first time.
Mar 25, 2017, 10:30 AM IST
France's Centrist Emmanuel Macron seen winning presidential vote: Poll
Centrist Emmanuel Macron is projected to come out on top in the first round of France`s presidential election next month ahead of far-right leader Marine Le Pen before going on to win in a runoff, a Harris Interactive poll showed on Thursday.
Mar 23, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
French presidential candidates face off in first TV debate
Centrist frontrunner Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen are expected to come under attack in the first of three debates.
Mar 20, 2017, 09:34 AM IST
Fillon's party apologises for anti-Semitic attack on French rival Macron
Francois Fillon`s party has apologised for tweeting a caricature of Emmanuel Macron, his main rival in the race to be France`s next president, that Fillon himself admitted was anti-Semitic, adding to a row of controversies around his campaign.
Mar 13, 2017, 10:12 AM IST
