The electoral ascent of extreme-right candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen in the 2002 presidential elections shocked the French political landscape by pushing traditional socialist candidate Lionel Jospin out of contention. Le Pen’s strong performance marked a significant moment for the far-right…
François Bayrou, newly appointed Prime Minister of France, is also serving as the Mayor of Pau and holds multiple other political positions. This marks a rare occurrence in French politics, as such a combination of roles has not been seen…
François Bayrou has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of France by Emmanuel Macron, marking a significant moment in his long political career. Having served in various high-level positions, Bayrou’s relationships with other political figures, including Jacques Chirac and…
On June 9, 2024, following the European elections where the Rassemblement National topped the polls, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the dissolution of the National Assembly. This bold move drew comparisons with Jacques Chirac’s controversial dissolution in 1997, which ultimately…
