Colin Randall

Vanquished rivals see Sunday's first round of elections as an opening to shatter president's dreams

The President's party may yet secure a parliamentary majority in June, but the long-term future isn't so promising

French president must unite fragile centrist alliance ahead of parliamentary vote in June

With both presidential candidates hardening their positions, France remains divided and unsure before voting day

Right-wing Marine Le Pen's softer facade makes her an even more formidable opponent for Macron

Disillusioned voters desert centre ground amid concerns over cost-of-living crisis

National Rally leader has sought to soften her far-right image and it appears to be working

French president's poll lead is sharply reduced as cost-of-living crisis overwhelms Ukraine 'war effect'

Bitterness lingers on 60 years since the Evian Accords were signed – but there's hope

A union of the right is a pipe dream as feuds fester and the president holds above the fray

Soaring energy prices could trigger 'radical worldwide protest movement'

Opinion polls show concerns over the cost of living to be voters' overriding concern

Freezing weather and social isolation in Scottish capital propelled writer to complete award-winning book

Police went in hard on the crowds of demonstrators, making no allowance for age or peaceful means

Third anniversary of gilets jaunes protests and the country is still on a knife edge