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Focus on need for unity in negotiations with Moscow follows French president’s push for greater European involvement
Potential break comes as US urges ‘unity’ among Nato and European allies in confronting Moscow aggression
Eligibility to stand in April’s presidential elections depends on a system of sponsorship
Former TV personality to appeal fine handed down by Paris court
UAE’s Rafale deal tilts balance of power in combat air systems project towards Paris
Unity seems out of reach for a splintered movement facing an electorate that has shifted to the right
France has taken over the rotating EU presidency until end-June
Parliament suspends vaccine pass debate and rivals criticise president for ‘vulgar’ expression and ‘lack of empathy’
Courts have ruled political events are exempt from controls, creating two-speed campaign
The president would prefer a run-off with Eric Zemmour, but risks losing votes to Valérie Pécresse
Bloc calls for Gabriel Boric’s new administration to sign ‘modernised agreement’ after delays over French concerns
Anti-French sentiment in the Sahel and rising violence creates space for Wagner mercenary group
France’s president uses TV interview to defend record on economic reform and Covid pandemic
As France’s presidential campaign turns toxic, Berlin offers a consensual alternative
Candidate in balancing act to bring together French centre-right after primary campaign
The centre-right candidate in next year’s French presidential election will be a serious challenger to the incumbent
French presidency of bloc next year coincides with domestic election campaign
Far-right polemicist running for French presidency called for ‘immigration zero’ in disrupted speech
Newly anointed candidate faces squeeze between Macron and far-right rivals
UK prime minister wants a reset in Anglo-French relations, possibly via a new treaty
Re-engagement with France’s former colony seen as quid pro quo for first visit by western leader since Khashoggi’s killing
Conservative Les Républicains choose candidate who aims to be France’s first woman president
Interests of Paris and Abu Dhabi aligned in Libya and sub-Saharan Africa
We must end the megaphone diplomacy and rebuild trust with our neighbour
Meeting in Warsaw to include France’s Marine Le Pen
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