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The former French president on what his country wants in a leader, dealing with the Kremlin — and campaigning on a scooter
Socialists and Les Républicains tempted by alliances to win National Assembly seats
Former president François Hollande appears as witness in a hearing serving as a cathartic moment for the country
Resignation of Benjamin Griveaux shows the separation of private and public life is crumbling
His imperious manner and lack of emotional intelligence make him vulnerable
Leaked speech shows French president holding axe over own alma mater as part of reform drive
Former French president suggests Delhi forced Dassault to deal with tycoon Anil Ambani
Former French president defends record in book and says successor stoking inequality
Immigration could be the only way the country’s population will grow
‘Rien ne s’est passé comme prévu’ by François Bazin
Business confidence and healthier eurozone lift France’s growth prospects
Expectations crumbled during a race of upsets and surprises
Presidential vote is a four-way contest of candidates from hard left to extreme right
Technocratic tinkering will do nothing to cool France’s anger
Gap narrows between candidates as first round of polls nears
Fillon says his centrist rival and the Socialist president have the same policies
Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière says he ‘never refused a loan to anybody’
Former frontrunner blames president for leaks to media on his financial affairs
Is it as bad as François Hollande’s critics say? The FT examines the data
The Fifth Republic faces its most unpredictable presidential contest
Old guard’s vision of ‘multi-speed’ Europe sets the scene for split in club of equals
EU leaders summit in Malta dominated by US president’s chaotic first weeks in power
The scandal engulfing France’s former presidential favourite has thrown the race into chaos
President forges foreign policy amid concerns about direction he plans to take US
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