Emmanuel Macron is on track for a very big parliamentary majority. The centrist forces that in Britain swung behind Jeremy Corbyn had in France a genuine centrist to rally to.
Category: France
Election preview: France, again
In the week's other election, France starts the process of choosing its new parliament. President Emmanuel Macron looks like getting the result he wants.
Macron and the debate on neoliberalism
Debate continues on what it means to be a "neoliberal", but more people seem willing to accept that it's not always a bad thing.
May election roundup
An occasional feature. This week, France, Germany, Canada, the Bahamas and Austria.
Macron takes the prize
A big victory overnight for the luckiest man in Europe. But the hard work is only just beginning.
Choosing democracy – or not
The French left faces its moment of truth on whether to make a broad front against Marine Le Pen. The arguments for doing so seem overwhelming.
Macron will win, but can he govern?
France's politicians are looking ahead to the aftermath of Sunday's runoff election, and trying to work out how the new president will put together a parliamentary majority.
The republic and the Republicans (French version)
The leaders of France's main centre-right party have almost all endorsed Emmanuel Macron for his second round battle against Marine Le Pen. Their voters, however, are not so sure.
Macron’s luck holds
France's centrist walks away with the first round, and is set for a crushing victory in the runoff.
Two follow-up notes about France
Two additional comments to make following this morning's post on France: one on betting odds and the other on the dilemma of the Australian right.
The World is Not Enough 