Crestfallen reactions of French far-right go viral after leftist coalition pull off dramatic victory
The leftist coalition has taken the most seats in parliament, with 182. President Emmanuel Macron’s centrists have 168 seats.
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Odds on Frexit revealed as France swings to the right
2028 seems the most likely year for the French to execute their departure, if it came to it.
France plunged into political uncertainty as far-right make huge gains in election
Exit polls suggested Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party would have a strong lead in the French parliament.
Watch: French far-right figure Marine Le Pen PELTED by eggs
Marine Le Pen was forced to take cover on Friday, as protesters let the politician know what they think about her, via the medium of eggs.
Marine Le Pen ribbed for completely misunderstanding how language works in vow to ‘save French’
"I just spat out my coffee. Sorry for people who don't speak French, but this is hilarious..."
EU countries and US announce plans for stronger economic ties
France's foreign trade minister Franck Riester announced European countries will strengthen their economic cooperation with the US.
Tory energy secretary claims France has lower energy price hikes because it scared investors
"Evidence right here: that gas prices have risen because of industrial scale gas lighting," actor Omid Djalili has said.
Restaurant owner takes French items off menu due to ‘mean’ Brexit approach
“The approach of our friends and neighbours in Europe has been disappointing, with the leadership in France in particular showing a mean and rather childish attitude to any future relationship," the restaurant owner argued.
UK family slammed after ‘dodging EU Covid rules’ for ‘unnecessary’ ski trip
“Because skirting round European restrictions and looking for loopholes to enable entirely unnecessary travel in the middle of a pandemic is totally the right thing to do," one person has said.