France Unbowed
French parliament moves to tackle medical deserts

French lawmakers have taken a key step toward addressing medical deserts by backing a motion to regulate where doctors can set up practice

France stands up to racism and far-right hate

Hundreds of thousands marched in over 200 cities across France to protest racism, hatred, and the rise of the far right

French trade unions respond to fascist attacks in Paris

Trade unions and antifascist groups in France are rallying in response to a violent attack by far-right thugs in Paris

Colonialism and climate change collide in cyclone-hit Mayotte

Cyclone Chido has left widespread devastation in Mayotte, France’s poorest colony, highlighting the French government’s failure to address its imperialist legacy

Trump’s return leads to mixed emotions across Europe

As centrist leaders appear concerned and the far-right celebrates after Donald Trump’s re-election, Europe’s left is calling for a new path, independent from US interests and focused on social justice

Will the New Popular Front resist Macron’s pressure and nominate a prime minister?

A week after the legislative elections, France remains in a state of uncertainty as Emmanuel Macron delays recognizing the election results and the Socialist Party hinders the nomination of the New Popular Front’s prime ministerial candidate

Macron alleges “nobody won” French elections, sparking ire

In a letter to voters, Emmanuel Macron appears to downplay the results of the general election in France and stated that “nobody won”

Macron delays mandate for New Popular Front

Emmanuel Macron is avoiding acknowledging the defeat of his liberal camp in the general election, delaying the mandate for the New Popular Front to form a government

France heads to second round showdown between left alliance and far-right

The left-progressive New Popular Front struck a significant blow to Macron’s centrist neoliberalism, winning over 29% of the votes, trailing only 5 points behind Le Pen’s National Rally

Left and progressives form New Popular Front to counter far-right in French elections

Left and center-left parties in France announce a joint platform to challenge Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in the upcoming election