France's notoriously fractious left-of-centre parties have found a new unity to contest the legislative election, but there are some disturbing implications.
Category: France
France readies for the third round
France re-elects its centrist president with a comfortable majority, but still has to decide how much legislative power to entrust him with.
Three wins for democracy
Election results and a preview of future blogging on East Timor, Slovenia and France.
France’s left on the spot
The re-election of Emmanuel Macron will not solve the problems of France's political system, but it is a necessary first step.
A look at the French numbers
Incumbent Emmanuel Macron did well in France's first round, but a shift towards the extremes spells danger for the country's political system.
France goes to a rematch
Emmanuel Macron recovers some ground to record a clear win in the first round of the presidential election. He will again face Marine Le Pen in the second in two weeks' time.
Round one in France
It's a mild sunny day in the south of France, and the country's voters are starting the process of choosing a president.
In France
You'll have to wait until Sunday for a preview of the French presidential election, but it'll come from live on the spot.
March electoral roundup
This month's round up of electoral news covers France, Colombia, Canada and Malta.
A dozen starters in France
The field is now set for France's presidential election, with Emmanuel Macron so far coasting towards re-election.
The World is Not Enough 