As the formal campaign period begins in France's snap legislative elections, here's a look at the manifestos of the main parties and what they mean for foreigners living here.
France on Monday begins less than a fortnight of frenetic election campaigning for snap polls called by President Emmanuel Macron to combat the far right, with star footballer Kylian Mbappé among many warning the country is at a historic crossroads.
Emmanuel Macron's own camp admit that his decision to call snap elections is a gamble - but will it pay off? John Lichfield looks at the chances of success for the president's party, and the chance of failure for Marine Le Pen's candidates.
The Paris stock exchange sank more than two percent Friday, erasing its gains for the year, as traders fret over the fallout from French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call snap elections.
Five days into campaigning for the snap parliamentary elections in France, here's our latest election breakdown bringing you up to date with the latest - from the party alliances and deals to the high farce at the party HQ of Les Républicains.
French football star Ousmane Dembélé admitted on Thursday the political situation in the country had "set alarm bells ringing" and said he and his teammates intended to vote in upcoming legislative elections even if they are still involved at Euro 2024 in Germany.
The leader of France's right-wing Les Républicains party Eric Ciotti insisted on Thursday he was still in charge as he arrived at party HQ, after leaders voted to oust him for a shock alliance with the far right.
As France prepares to vote in snap elections at the end of June, readers of The Local have voiced their concerns about the vote, as well as the possible ramifications for foreigners in France.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called for backing from people "able to say no to extremes" in snap elections he called after a European poll battering.
From party alliances to shock announcements and the emerging key figures, here's your essential roundup of all the latest from France's snap parliamentary elections.
French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out resigning, whatever the result of snap elections he has called for later this month - so what are the circumstances when a French president's term might come to a premature end?
France's far-right party, the Rassemblement National, won over a third of the vote during the European elections and are now challenging the government to take control of the French parliament in the legislative elections. So what are their policies and how would a victory affect life in France?
The Local is looking to hear from readers about their thoughts, questions and concerns regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections at the end of June.
President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he was confident the French would make the "right choice" in the snap elections which have been described as the "most consequential since 1958".
In a surprise move, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday evening called snap parliamentary elections after his centrist group suffered a heavy defeat in the EU vote.
The UK will go to the polls on July 4th, but there are a few important dates for Brits abroad to keep track of if they want to make sure their vote will be counted.
The UK has changed its rules on overseas voting, meaning that thousands of Brits living in Europe will be eligible to vote in the next general election - and voter registration opens on Tuesday.
One of the big news stories to come out of France's parliamentary elections was the unexpected success of Marine Le Pen's far-right party - so what happened and what does it mean for the next five years?
An 'unprecedented' result in the parliamentary elections leaves France facing parliamentary deadlock and an uncertain future - as the dust settles from Sunday's votes, here are some of the main talking points.
With the loss of his parliamentary majority, Emmanuel Macron already looks like a lame duck just weeks into his second term - John Lichfield examines what all this means for France and the painful process ahead.
