French Election Results 2024

The French election results showed that an alliance between President Emmanuel Macron and the far left blocked the populist National Rally from gaining a majority. Despite winning the most votes, the National Rally was not awarded the most seats due to a backroom deal between Macron and the far left. This outcome may set the National Rally up for an easier path to win the French presidency in 2027.

French Election Riots

Riots broke out in France after the far-left New Popular Front won the second round of elections, with clashes between police and leftist radicals in Paris and other cities.

New Popular Front in France Nominates Radical Antifa Activist for National Assembly

The New Popular Front in France has nominated a radical "anti-fascist" activist, Raphaël Arnault, who is reportedly on the government's national security watchlist, as a candidate for the National Assembly. This decision has sparked controversy due to Arnault's history of Antifa street activism and alleged violence against the far-right.