French left agrees rare alliance deal to take on Macron
Move could threaten French president’s chances of securing National Assembly majority
Traditional parties of power battle for survival in French elections
Socialists and Les Republicains risk being torn apart in scrabble for votes in June polls
Macron’s grand experiment faces defining test
Runoff will reveal whether he broke the mould or facilitated far-right’s rise
The Irish Times view on the French election: Two weeks to avert a shock
Macron goes into the second round on April 24th as frontrunner, and with a larger first-round vote than he won five years ago. But he is not assured of victory
Nervous time in Macron camp as far-right leader Le Pen gains momentum
Election looked set to be a replay of 2017 but the president’s win is no longer a certainty
Far-right turn sends Pécresse’s presidential campaign into a tailspin
French conservative candidate ‘crossed Rubicon’ with reference to ‘great replacement’
The Irish Times view on the French left: heading for a new nadir
Broader trends in French society should be working in the left’s favour – but it is failing to take advantage
‘Popular primary’ does nothing to mitigate shambles on French left
Poll intended to whittle down number of left and Green candidates in presidential race
Paris: A food lover’s guide to Michelin restaurants, fantastic wines and cosy cafes
The city of lights has a deserved reputation for its food and wine culture
The 15-minute city: ‘I proposed a new urban lifestyle based on reducing the commute’
Carlos Moreno created eco-friendly concept that became more plausible in the pandemic
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo to run for French presidency
Socialist with immigrant roots has tough task to revive party’s post-Hollande fortunes
Macron on the back foot as France’s presidential election campaign starts in earnest
Poor local election results may not mean much but the president’s party base remains weak
France closes schools for three weeks as Covid-19 surges
Macron announces strict lockdown measures to be extended to whole country
Barnier fuels speculation of French presidency bid with move to set up new faction
Former EU chief Brexit negotiator announces ‘Patriot and European’ group
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