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'I’m Arab, a Muslim, and I vote Marine Le Pen'
28/04/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

'I’m Arab, a Muslim, and I vote Marine Le Pen'

If French Muslims are largely left-leaning in their voting preferences, there are exceptions. France24.com spoke to three French Muslims of Arab descent, all of whom vote for the far-right National Front party. Here are their testimonies.
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The World This Week - April 27th, 2012
27/04/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - April 27th, 2012

While invectives fly on the French campaign trail over the far-right and its agenda, François Picard warns of the reality check to come when the presidential election’s over and it’s time to face up to Europe’s economic mess.
Why French politicians avoid Tariq Ramadan's 'vote'
27/04/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Why French politicians avoid Tariq Ramadan's 'vote'

Despite repeated denials, French incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy insists that controversial scholar Tariq Ramadan supports his Socialist rival, François Hollande, in the 2012 presidential poll. So why are French candidates keen to avoid Ramadan’s support?
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Gard's left wing regroups after far-right shock
27/04/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Gard's left wing regroups after far-right shock

The Gard in southern France was the only place far-right National Front leader Marine Le Pen got more votes than any other candidate in Sunday’s first presidential election round. Local left-wing supporters are determined to halt Le Pen’s advances.
Marine Le Pen's 'neither-nor'
27/04/2012 - Campaign chronicles

Marine Le Pen's 'neither-nor'

Marine Le Pen's surprise showing in the first round of the presidential vote has become the major factor in the run-up to the second round. Could her supporters swing it one way or the other? It is reported she is unlikely to back either Hollande or Sarkozy as she prepares the ground for political gains in June's parliamentary vote. That's the focus for this Friday, 27th April 2012.
A rather dangerous candidate and real work, for real workers
26/04/2012 - CAMPAIGN CHRONICLES

A rather dangerous candidate and real work, for real workers

In today's Campaign Chronicles: controversial Muslim academic Tariq Ramadan causes a stir, "self-defence" for police officers divides opinion, and Marine Le Pen calls for order among the electioneering. We also take a look at why one newspaper thinks François Hollande is a dangerous man.
French Presidential Runoff: Dear far-right voters...
26/04/2012 - POLITICS

French Presidential Runoff: Dear far-right voters...

We are now 10 days away from the second round run-off of the French presidential election. As expected, the ballot will feature François Hollande versus Nicolas Sarkozy. But the wild card will be Marine Le Pen and her 6.4 million voters in the first round. Both candidates want her voters, but how far can they go? And will it work?
Presidential Election: Can Sarkozy woo the far-right?
26/04/2012 - France 2012

Presidential Election: Can Sarkozy woo the far-right?

Nicolas Sarkozy versus François Hollande. The stage is set for round two of the French presidential election. But it has been upset by the record performance of the far-right National Front leader Marine Le Pen, who outperformed her father's shock result back in 2002.
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Sarkozy compared to Vichy leader for courting far right
26/04/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Sarkozy compared to Vichy leader for courting far right

Two French left-wing newspapers have published damning articles likening President Nicolas Sarkozy to WWII-era leader Marshall Philippe Pétain for wooing far-right voters ahead of the May 6 runoff in the country’s presidential election.
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Has Sarkozy gone too far in pushing for far-right votes?
25/04/2012 - CAMPAIGN CHRONICLES

Has Sarkozy gone too far in pushing for far-right votes?

Nicolas Sarkozy has crossed a line now for many of the French papers, telling a France 24 journalist that there are no taboos in talking to the far-right National Front.
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