Marine Le Pen
France's election outcome 'negative' for credit rating, says Moody's
France is facing complex negotiations to form a government after a left-wing surge in elections on Sunday blocked Marine Le Pen's quest to bring the far right to power
 "France's election outcome 'negative' for credit rating, says Moody's")
French polls: France may see its first Far-Right govt since World War II
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party and its allies secured about one-third of France's national vote on Sunday, according to projections by French polling agencies
 "French polls: France may see its first Far-Right govt since World War II")
Left vows to tie wages to inflation, lower retirement age in France
Political parties including the Socialists, Greens, Communists and hard-left Unbowed France (LFI) will form a 'Popular Front' in a bid to challenge the far-right's National Rally
 "Left vows to tie wages to inflation, lower retirement age in France")
Macron re-election has no immediate effect on France's credit rating: S&P
Although the still-divided political landscape could see economic reforms watered down, S&P Global said
 "Macron re-election has no immediate effect on France's credit rating: S&P")
French presidential elections: Emmanuel Macron wins; world leaders react
French presidential elections: The 44-year-old president pledged to reunite the country and to respond to the anger of voters who supported his rival and leader of National Rally Party Marine Le Pen
 "French presidential elections: Emmanuel Macron wins; world leaders react")
PM Modi congratulates Emmanuel Macron on re-election as French President
Macron won in the second round of the presidential election with 58.55% of the votes, while his rival, far-right presidential candidate, leader of the National Rally party Marine Le Pen got 41.45%
 "PM Modi congratulates Emmanuel Macron on re-election as French President")
To Europe's relief, France's Emmanuel Macron wins but far-right gains
A chorus of European leaders hailed Macron's victory, since France has played a leading role in international efforts to punish Russia with sanctions and is supplying weapons to Ukraine
 "To Europe's relief, France's Emmanuel Macron wins but far-right gains")
Voter turnout at 26.1% at midday in French presidential elections
The two candidates for France's presidential runoff have cast their ballots and basked in adoring crowds outside their polling stations
 "Voter turnout at 26.1% at midday in French presidential elections")
France to choose between Macron, Le Pen in presidential election run-off
On Sunday, French voters will choose between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the run-off vote to elect a new leader following a divisive campaign.
French election: President Macron in pole position, Le Pen racing hard
Polls also forecast a possibly record-high number of people who will either cast a blank vote or not vote at all
Macron or Le Pen: Why it matters for France, the EU, and the West
Here's what to expect from them on major issues
French election: Emmanuel Macron in pole position, Le Pen racing hard
A victory in Sunday's runoff vote would make Macron the first French president in 20 years to win a second term
 "French election: Emmanuel Macron in pole position, Le Pen racing hard")
EU fraud agency investigating French presidential candidate Le Pen
The report was disclosed by French investigative news site Mediapart days before Le Pen faces incumbent Emmanuel Macron in a runoff election Sunday that could determine Europe's future direction
 "EU fraud agency investigating French presidential candidate Le Pen")
In France's presidential election, a meaty issue unites Jews and Muslims
The far-right candidate Marine Le Pen wants to outlaw ritual slaughter if elected next Sunday
France's Marine Le Pen warns against sending weapons to Ukraine
Asked about military aid to Ukraine, Le Pen said she would continue defense and intelligence support
Emmanuel Macron, Le Pen kick off French presidential runoff campaigns
Le Pen was backed by the other far-right candidate who was defeated, former TV pundit Eric Zemmour
 "Emmanuel Macron, Le Pen kick off French presidential runoff campaigns")
Macron makes last-minute appeal to dispirited left as Le Pen surges
Macron accused Le Pen of lying to voters about her campaign platform as he sought to rally support two days before the presidential election's first round
Macron, Le Pen fail to make ground in 2nd round of French regional polls
The second round of nationwide regional elections in France on Sunday has battered both President Emmanuel Macron's La Republique en Marche and Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party
Marine Le Pen wants to rename French 'National Front' to 'National Rally'
She proposed that the party be renamed "Le Rassemblement National" or "National Rally", in an attempt to broaden its appeal
 "Marine Le Pen wants to rename French 'National Front' to 'National Rally'")
France polls: Prez candidate Marine Le Pen accused of plagiarism
Pen faces centrist Emmanuel Macron in the final round on May 7
 "France polls: Prez candidate Marine Le Pen accused of plagiarism")
