The Irish Times

Emmanuel Macron’s party struggles in French senate elections

President will struggle to make constitutional changes as party wins less than 8% of seats

Sun Sept 24 2017 - 22:11

Macron prepares groundwork for his transition to power

French President-elect plans visit to Germany and name change for political movement

Mon May 08 2017 - 18:29

Dutch election result holds back populist tide in Europe

But Wilders has succeeded in moving Dutch politics as a whole to the right

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 11:22

Markets react ahead of Trump address to Congress

Asian stocks declined on Monday while European markets saw a generally higher start

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 10:11

Fillon favourite for French presidency after primary landslide

Juppé concedes defeat in conservative contest while rival goes on to challenge Le Pen

Mon Nov 28 2016 - 16:17

Brexit result triggers wave of hate crimes in UK

Referendum vote to Leave European Union unleashes wave of pent-up extremist anger

Fri Jul 01 2016 - 01:00

French run-off elections to test National Front popularity

Far-right party led by Marine Le Pen made ‘breakthrough’ by taking lead in first round

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 11:09

French parties scramble to halt rise of National Front

Tactical confusion as main parties try to stop Le Pen’s FN after historic poll result

Tue Dec 08 2015 - 16:58

Jean-Marie Le Pen’s suspension from National Front cancelled

Political dispute between Jean-Marie Le Pen and his daughter Marine continues

Thu Jul 02 2015 - 19:57

Francois Hollande urges web firms to fight hate speech online

French president says likes of Google, Facebook ‘must face up to their responsibilities’

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 07:39

Hunt for Charlie Hebdo killers intensifies as police converge on forest northeast of Paris

Seven arrests made as a third man (18) handed himself in to police

Thu Jan 08 2015 - 16:10

Far-right gains expected in French mayoral elections

Voters set to punish president Hollande which could prompt a cabinet reshuffle

Sun Mar 30 2014 - 11:19

French identity crisis inflates chronic immigration issue

France grapples with influx from Muslim Africa and eastern Europe

Sat Nov 30 2013 - 01:00