The first round of the 2017 French presidential election—the most unpredictable in decades—was held yesterday (April 23). The unpopular incumbent, Francois Hollande, did not seek a second term. With ...

A look at the life and career of Marine Le Pen, the controversial and charismatic far-right politician who could become the first woman to lead France.

France election results; Erie Hack; statehouse update ideastream: Earlier this week, Vincent Michelot, professor of American politics and emeritus director of Sciences Po Lyon in France, came to Case ...

PARIS (Reuters) - Former French presidential candidate Francois Fillon and his wife Penelope will face trial over the fake jobs scandal that destroyed his 2017 campaign, a judicial source said on ...

After the final ballots had been cast, counting got underway leading to the pro-EU centrist candidate, Emmanuel Macron declaring a victory in the French presidential elections as widely expected.

PARIS, France — French President Emmanuel Macron comfortably won a second term Sunday, triggering relief among allies that the nuclear-armed power won't abruptly shift course in the midst of the war ...

PARIS (Reuters) - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Wednesday that she was preparing for an early presidential election, saying President Emmanuel Macron's time in office was all but over.