2022 French presidential election
What is the ‘Affaire McKinsey’ and could it derail Macron’s re-election campaign?
An Anglo-sounding name keeps popping in French Presidential election discussions. But why? And could it really be a problem for the Macron campaign?
VIDEO: The 12 French presidential candidates' campaign films
Now the official campaigning period has begun in France, each of the 12 presidential candidates receives taxpayer funding to make a short film explaining their ideas. We've taken a look at their cinematic efforts, from the slick to the wobbly.
Whistles to condoms: French election candidates branch out into merchandise
For those truly invested in the French presidential race, simply casting a vote might not be enough - instead there is a wide range of branded merchandise from the candidates. Here is our pick of the strangest offerings.
French elections: 5 things you didn't know about Marine Le Pen
Her family has dominated France's far right politics for decades and she is now undertaking her third bid for the French presidency - but here's five things you may not know about Marine Le Pen.
Today in France: The latest from the election trail
From anti-vax votes to granny-hugging, here's the Tuesday roundup from the election trail as France prepares to head to the polls and elect its next president.
PODCAST: Could foreigners face French tests and has France has changed since 2017?
In the latest episode of the Talking France podcast, The Local team plus John Lichfield and Rim-Sarah Alouane look at what the election candidates plan for foreigners in France, how the idea of the secular French state has been 'weaponised' and which political party is selling election-special condoms.
Today in France: The latest from the election trail
From killer comments to mathematical models, here's the Monday roundup from the election trail as France prepares to head to the polls and elect its next president.
French 2022 elections: How are the candidates doing so far?
Monday marks the start of the official presidential election campaign period in France (although of course in reality most candidates have been campaigning for months) ahead of the first round of voting on April 10th.
What changes when the official presidential campaign begins in France?
The French presidential campaign only officially begins on Monday, but many feel it has already been going on for months. We explain what actually changes.
Five things we learned from Macron and Le Pen's Sunday interviews
French President Emmanuel Macron and his most likely challenger, Marine Le Pen, both gave television interviews on Sunday with just over two weeks to go until the election. We watched it so that you didn't have to.
Emmanuel Macron's French presidential rivals scrap for survival
French President Emmanuel Macron's political rivals have tried to turn up the heat this weekend with a series of rallies. But is it too late for them?
French election: What are the candidates' policies for foreigners in France?
If you're a foreigner living in France, or have plans to move here, changes to immigration policy can have a direct effect on your life. Here we look at what the candidates in the 2022 French presidential election propose for foreigners in France.
PODCAST: Will the French turn out to vote and what has Macron done for France?
With three weeks to go until the first round of the French election, The Local France team plus guest experts John Lichfield and Adam Plowright discuss abstention levels, Macron's legacy for France and which candidate would make the best drinking buddy.
Today in France: The latest news from the 2022 French presidential election
Each weekday, our early morning roundup 'Today in France' takes a look at the latest news, events and gossip from the campaign trail - here's what is happening on Friday.
Late surge gives leftist firebrand shot at French vote run-off
Jean-Luc Mélenchon has growing momentum in the polls and could yet face French President Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the presidential election.
Today in France: The latest news from the 2022 French presidential election
Each weekday, our early morning roundup 'Today in France' takes a look at the latest news, events and gossip from the campaign trail - here's what is happening on Thursday.
France's Zemmour faces lawsuit over denial of homophobic Nazi crimes
Far-right French presidential candidate, Éric Zemmour, has found himself in hot water for playing down atrocities perpetrated by the Nazis against gay people in France during WW2.
OPINION: 'Moscowteers' are rising in the French polls, but which one will face Macron?
With Emmanuel Macron the clear leader in French presidential election polls, it seems increasingly likely that his opponent in the second round will be a politician with a long history of support for Vladimir Putin - but, asks John Lichfield, which one?
FACT CHECK: Could a low turnout influence the French presidential election?
Several recent polls have suggested that a record percentage of voters will abstain in the first round of the French presidential election in April - so will this change the race?
Today in France: The latest news from the 2022 French presidential election
Each weekday, our early morning roundup 'Today in France' takes a look at the latest news, events and gossip from the campaign trail - here's what is happening on Wednesday.
How do the French feel about the EU?
France is one of the twin 'engines' of the EU and Emmanuel Macron is emerging as the de facto leader of the Bloc over Ukraine - but what do ordinary French people think about EU membership? And is there any support for a 'Frexit'?
French elections: 5 things you didn’t know about Fabien Roussel
A lifelong communist who enjoys good French cheese and spent time reporting in Vietnam, here's what you need to know about Fabien Roussel.
French elections: 5 things you didn't know about Emmanuel Macron
Two aspects of Emmanuel Macron's story are very well known - he created a new party was elected president at the age of just 39, having never before held elected office, and his wife is the much older woman who he met while he was just a teenager. But here's some things you might not know about him.