Tag: Melenchon
Macron camp heading for majority
Paris After his re-election, French President Emmanuel Macron will need to retain control of parliament to implement his policies for the next five years. But after Sunday’s first round of…
Macron camp heading for majority
French President Emmanuel Macron leaves the voting booth Extrapolations see the middle camp of the President at 25.2 to 25.6 percent on Sunday evening. (Photo: dpa) Paris France’s re-elected President…
Anti-capitalist Mélenchon puts pressure on Macron ahead of parliamentary elections
Paris Jean-Luc Mélenchon lacks self-confidence and contempt for the policies of French President Emmanuel Macron. “We bring a new vision for the world and for society,” the new star of…
Anti-capitalist Mélenchon puts pressure on Macron ahead of parliamentary elections
Paris Jean-Luc Mélenchon lacks self-confidence and contempt for the policies of French President Emmanuel Macron. “We bring a new vision for the world and for society,” the new star of…
Alliance with Mélenchon ahead of general elections
In the presidential election, Mélenchon received 22 percent and missed the second round just behind Le Pen. Now he is well on his way to rallying the fragmented left behind…
Marine Le Pen does not give up
Marine Le Pen Biting your teeth after the election defeat: The 53-year-old does not want to give up politically. (Photo: AP) With a somber expression, Marine Le Pen walked onto…
How left-wing populist Mélenchon scores in the election campaign
Marseilles A large stage rises up on the beach in Marseille, white tent roofs gleam in the sun, and French rap blares from the loudspeakers. It could be the setup…
Macron’s new role will be a choice factor
Paris Last week, Emmanuel Macron tried one last time to separate what can hardly be separated: As President, he addressed the French in a televised address to prepare them for…