France Unbowed
Far-right challenge and the left-democratic response in Europe
Akash Bhattacharya — As the Indian people mounted a strong fightback against Hindutva/corporate rule of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), the political battle between the far-right and democratic forces entered a new phase in Europe.
The far right and radical left after the European and French elections
Pablo Stefanoni looks at the recent European and French elections — in which the former saw a strong showing for the far right while the latter resulted in a win for the broad left — and what it means for both sides.
The French left after the parliamentary elections: A new beginning or a return to the past?
Roger Martelli — It is to the credit of all components of the French left, without exception, that it did everything possible to defeat the far right. But it should not draw the conclusion that it now holds all the cards.
France: Popular front pushes back far right (plus statement from New Anticapitalist Party)
Dave Kellaway looks at the results of the second round of the French parliamentary elections.
France: Combating the major risk of the far right (plus statements by Nouveau Parti Anticapitaliste)
Léon Crémieux — The far right is on the brink of an absolute majority following the first round of early parliamentary elections in France.
France: Between fascism and the New Popular Front
Nessim Achouche — French president Emmanuel Macron’s unexpected gamble has unleashed a new, dynamic mobilization on the left.
European elections: Who sows far right policies, reaps the far right
Miguel Urbán Crespo — The recent European elections have illustrated how adopting far-right policies can lead to an increase in far-right influence and representation across Europe.
After the 2024 European elections: Rightward shift with slight headwinds
Cornelia Hildebrandt — The few successes cannot conceal the continued defensive posture of leftist parties in Europe and the existential crisis faced by individual parties.
EU elections in France: A test run for 2027?
William Bouchardon — How French voters turn out in the European elections next month could have major domestic implications.