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Republican party executive stands by nominee
The National Front benefits from a neutered right, a flaky centre and a divided left
Former French president turns to business after primary defeat
Former French president’s legal troubles compound centre-right woes ahead of poll
Former French president fails in bid to get case thrown out
A pro-Russian stance could boost the election chance of France’s leading conservative
The centre-right frontrunner promises economic recovery and national renewal
France’s potential Republican candidate stresses his social conservative credentials
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
Seven conservative contenders spar on primetime TV before primary elections
A large turnout is likely to boost rival Alain Juppé infight against former president
Frontrunners Sarkozy and Juppé clash with rivals over topics from taxes to the burkini
More legal woes for far-right Le Pen party
Centre-right candidates’ promises leave business leaders cold
Comment is a reminder that the negotiating position of the EU’s largest members remains fluid
Former president plans revised EU treaty that could persuade Britain to remain in bloc
