Add this topic to your myFT Digest for news straight to your inbox
Further blow for centre-right as it struggles to rebuild after election losses
The outworn political order seems to be on the verge of a complete overhaul
The Fifth Republic faces its most unpredictable presidential contest
Republican party executive stands by nominee
Strong alternatives mean the French could yet buck the populist trend
But the disarray of the left still offers an opening for Le Pen
Favourite secures landslide victory over Alain Juppé
The centre-right frontrunner promises economic recovery and national renewal
Former favourite for centre-right nomination takes attack to new frontrunner Fillon
France’s potential Republican candidate stresses his social conservative credentials
Bordeaux mayor tries to win over liberal voters after rival takes first-round lead
Centrists in the bloc’s founding members need to find new strength
Ex-president’s comeback thwarted in primary as Fillon and Juppé head for face-off
Former PM will battle Juppé in next vote to be candidate of right, writes Tony Barber
Polls of primary put three candidates neck and neck in race to lead Republicans
Favourite Alain Juppé under pressure as centre-right nomination threatens upset
The pressure is growing on Hollande’s government to sell off its company holdings
Seven conservative contenders spar on primetime TV before primary elections
Analysts say ex-prime minister’s ascent is symptomatic of mainstream voters’ anxiety
Frontrunners Sarkozy and Juppé clash with rivals over topics from taxes to the burkini
Centre-right candidates’ promises leave business leaders cold
Republicans party frontrunner bets on inclusive platform in contrast to Sarkozy
International Edition