French Elections 2017

The protests were a response to centrist Emmanuel Macron of Le Marche taking the lead, with Marine Le Pen, leader of the far right Front National coming second.

Alex Wheeler Apr 24, 2017

Euro climbs to five-month high against the dollar, while pound falls 1.2%.

Dan Cancian Apr 24, 2017

The Shanghai Composite emerged as the only weak performer with a sharp decline of 1.72%.

Pramod Sharma Apr 24, 2017

Thousands of expats have been going to the polls in London.

Will Worley Apr 23, 2017

Protesters paid tribute to Xavier Jugelé who was shot and killed on Thursday, 20 April.

Tareq Haddad Apr 22, 2017

French presidential election frontrunner 'the strongest on what's been going on in France' after terror attack.

James Tennent Apr 21, 2017

Euro falls from three-week high as investors remain cautious ahead of Sunday's presidential elections in France.

Dan Cancian Apr 21, 2017

"You never know, it might be that last day of campaigning that makes all the difference."

IBT UK Contributor Apr 21, 2017

Analysts warn Sunday's election could destabilise the currency, despite recent gains.

Dan Cancian Apr 20, 2017

What can the data tell us about the upcoming French election?

Daniele Palumbo Apr 20, 2017

The left-wing candidate has seen a surge in popularity in recent weeks.

Jen Offord Apr 14, 2017

Diaby, who is just 17, made the 4,000 km journey to France from Guinea dodging war and bandits.

Callum Paton Apr 06, 2017

The young MP is described as the National Front's secret weapon.

Isabelle Gerretsen Apr 06, 2017

The eaterie is a hive of discussion as its clientele ponder the upcoming vote.

Callum Paton Apr 05, 2017

The favourites took turns to take digs at one another in a marathon four-hour contest.

Tareq Haddad Apr 05, 2017

The bipartisan committee is probing Russian links to US President Donald Trump.

Sofia Lotto Persio Mar 30, 2017

Dubbed the 'French Jeremy Corbyn', Hamon claims he has a vision to 'make France's heart beat.'

Isabelle Gerretsen Mar 29, 2017

The wife of the French presidential candidate has been charged with complicity and the concealment of public funds.

Isabelle Gerretsen Mar 29, 2017

"I'm not going to take any risks" – Valls vows to stop Marine Le Pen becoming next French president.

Isabelle Gerretsen Mar 29, 2017

An Ipsos poll shows Le Pen would win first round but be soundly beaten by Emmanuel Macron in second.

Callum Paton Mar 28, 2017

France's overseas territories, of which Guiana is the largest of five, vote in the upcoming French elections.

Callum Paton Mar 27, 2017

Attacking François Hollande is seen as Fillon's last glimmer of hope to become the next president.

Tareq Haddad Mar 24, 2017

Bruno Le Roux admitted paying daughters €55,000 over seven years to work for him during their school holidays.

Isabelle Gerretsen Mar 22, 2017

Twenty nine per cent of those asked said they believed Macron had been the most convincing of his four rivals.

Callum Paton Mar 21, 2017

The prosecutor says the man appeared intent on carrying out a deadly attack.

Pavitra Dwibhashyam Mar 19, 2017

Republican candidate's popularity plummets after allegations he paid family members for fake parliamentary jobs.

Isabelle Gerretsen Mar 17, 2017

Fillon previously stated he would leave race if placed under formal investigation.

Callum Paton Mar 14, 2017

Image shows candidate with a hooked nose, which Macron's team call reminiscent of the worst anti-Semitism.

Callum Paton Mar 14, 2017

Republican party hopeful sees support plummet since allegations surfaced of paying family members for fake parliamentary jobs.

James Tennent Mar 13, 2017

Polls predict Macron will beat Le Pen in the April first-round after a two-week surge in popularity.

Callum Paton Mar 09, 2017