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Call for Florian Philippot to step down reflects tensions in France’s National Front
French voters remain angry in spite of an election marked as a push back against extremism
French far-right leader is alleged to have paid parliamentary assistants
‘Strategic interests’ are always susceptible to illiberal interpretation
First round of legislative vote suggests 70% of seats will go to République en Marche
New French president also won over voters in areas of high joblessness and low income
There is no sign of the Macron effect in the working-class areas
President-elect won decisively with wealthier and better-educated voters
Centrist’s election victory was a relief to Brussels but the political extremes still threaten the establishment
Fractures threaten far-right party’s ambition to take on an opposition role
If he fails, populism, nationalism and protectionism will soon be resurgent
President-elect faces challenge of gaining enough support in National Assembly polls
Relief at his win must be followed by reform or Marine Le Pen will be back
Independent centrist beats far-right Marine Le Pen with 66% of vote
Independent centrist to lead a divided country
Routed candidate hints at FN revamp and rallies ‘patriots’ to assembly elections
The young, terrified by unemployment, are alienated from social and political systems
President-elect has momentum after clear win but needs help to heal fractured society
Macron and Le Pen offer radically different visions for eurozone’s second-largest economy
The presidential election has exposed deep splits that will be difficult to heal
Former economy minister given growing lead over Le Pen on last day
Eurozone sovereign debt markets stabilise as Le Pen’s presidential chances fade
