2022 French 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 Monday.
PODCAST: Is France going far-right and is Macron panicking about petrol?
As the French presidential election campaign gets underway, join The Local France team and our guest experts including John Lichfield to examine the big questions of the campaign trail - is France moving inexorably towards the far right? What explains the geographical voting divide? And just how rich is Emmanuel Macron?
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.
Macron vows tax cuts and benefits shake-up in French election manifesto
Emmanuel Macron pledged further tax cuts, reforms to the welfare system and major public investments as he unveiled his manifesto for a second term as French President, less than a month from the elections.
French elections: 5 things you didn't know about Valérie Pécresse
She's the first female presidential candidate for the French centre-right Les Républicains party and has described herself as 'one third Margaret Thatcher and two thirds Angela Merkel', but here are some thing you might not know about Valérie Pécresse.
Macron to unveil his manifesto ahead of French elections
French President Emmanuel Macron, riding high in the polls ahead of elections next month, is to reveal his programme for a second term on Thursday in his first major campaign event.
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.
MAP: How geography affects how French people vote
There are of course lots of divides between different sectors of the French electorate, but a quick glance at a map shows that there are definitely geographical factors affecting how people vote.
OPINION: France must do more on fuel prices or face rebellion this summer
The French government's aid for drivers hit by soaring fuel prices has so far been limited - John Lichfield argues that they must do more or face a 'yellow vest' style revolt by the summer.
French elections: 5 things you didn't know about Anne Hidalgo
Currently mayor of Paris where she is best known for her green-travel policies, Anne Hidalgo is also running for the French presidency as the Parti Socialiste candidate.
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.
French Elections: 5 things you didn't know about Jean Lassalle
Jean Lassalle is a big personality and has been involved in French politics since 1977, but he failed to make a dent during the last presidential election.
French elections: 5 things you didn't know about Yannick Jadot
A casual dresser who is passionate about environmental activism and unafraid to take on the hunting lobby - here's what you need to know about France's green candidate for the 2022 presidential elections.
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 Tuesday.
French Elections: 5 things you didn't know about Nicolas Dupont-Aignan
The 61-year-old Nicolas Dupont-Aignan is running as a presidential candidate for the third time, pitching himself as the man who can restore sovereignty to France.
French elections: 5 things you didn't know about Eric Zemmour
He's the far-right TV pundit and author with a collection of criminal convictions for hate speech who is challenging France's traditional far-right party for the presidency. Here are some things you might not know about Eric Zemmour.
French elections: 5 things you didn't know about Nathalie Arthaud
Nathalie Arthaud is a well-read revolutionary who hopes that when it comes to polling day for the 2022 French presidential election, the electorate will rise up to crush the bourgeoisie.
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 Monday.
PODCAST: Has Putin won the election for Macron and how high will French prices go?
The French presidential elections are now fully underway, so join The Local France's team and our guest experts including John Lichfield as we assess the impact of the war in Ukraine on life in France and French politics, introduce the candidates and complain about the price of a baguette.
French elections: 5 things you didn't know about Jean-Luc Mélenchon
The leader of the far-left La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) party is making his third bid for the French presidency. Here's what you need to know about him.
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.
French elections: 5 things you didn’t know about Philippe Poutou
As candidate for the New Anticapitalist Party, Philippe Poutou does not exactly fit the mould set by other challengers at the 2022 French presidential election.
Macron plans to raise French retirement age to 65
Emmanuel Macron plans to raise the retirement age in France to 65 if he is elected for a second term, government spokesman Gabriel Attal has confirmed, reopening a contentious issue that sparked widespread strikes in 2019.