FAR RIGHT LEADER MARINE LE PEN
Yen hits 38-year low, Nikkei surges as Trump risk buoys US yields
In a sensational turn of events, the U.S. dollar skyrockets to a 38-year high against the yen amidst speculation of a Trump comeback. The Nikkei soars past 40,000, while oil prices surge at the beginning of the summer driving season. Sterling and the Chinese yuan weaken, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve and upcoming job data.
Dollar soars near 38-year yen peak as Trump risk lifts US yields
Dollar nears 38-year high to yen amid Trump re-election speculations, Biden's debate influence expected, ECB event in focus.
France Election 2024 results: Marine Le Pen's far-right is winning, claim exit polls
France Election 2024 results are keenly awaited ever since French President Emmanuel Macron called snap elections. However, several exit polls have claimed that Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party is winning the first round of the country's Parliamentary elections.
France elections: France's exceptionally high-stakes election has begun, far-right leads pre-election polls
France elections: Voters in mainland France start casting ballots in a critical legislative election that may lead to far-right control, impacting Europe's financial markets, support for Ukraine, and the management of France's nuclear arsenal and global military forces. The two-round election began in overseas territories and on the mainland at 8 a.m. Sunday, with initial projections due at 8 p.m. and official results later that night.
French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections
The far-right National Rally surged ahead in France’s first round of legislative elections, projected to win about one-third of the national vote. This poses a significant challenge to centrist President Emmanuel Macron. If the National Rally secures a parliamentary majority in the second round, it could form France's first far-right government since World War II. The party's leader, Marine Le Pen, urged voters to help her party achieve a legislative majority, potentially leading to a power-sharing arrangement with Macron.
France elections: Le Pen leads in early polls, far-right wins first round; left group protests erupt
France's Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party has taken the lead in the first round of French parliamentary elections, leaving President Emmanuel Macron's party falling to third place, according to the initial projections, reported CNN...
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Euro rises to two-week high after France's far-right wins first-round vote
Amid market volatility, potential alliances to block the far-right have emerged in France's election. The RN party eyes a possible absolute majority, adding to ongoing uncertainty and investor concerns.
Euro rises after France's first-round vote, yen struggles
Recent events in France and Japan, along with global economic indicators, influence currency movements and central bank policies worldwide, reflecting uncertainties in the financial landscape.
Thousands of women march in France against far right
About 200 women's rights groups and unions organised the marches in dozens of cities, including Paris, saying women's rights come under attack when countries are governed by far-right parties. In Paris, more than 10,000 women demonstrated peacefully, organisers said.
This is what Kylian Mbappe asked the people of France to do in the upcoming elections
Kylian Mbappe has urged the young voters in France to prevent the rising extremes in the country. He has urged them to uphold liberal French values. These comments have been made before the elections to the National Assembly.
Thousands march against French Far Right in pre-election protest
Following the far-right National Rally's surge in last Sunday's European elections, police said 350,000 people were expected to march and 21,000 officers had been mobilised after labour unions, student groups and rights groups called for rallies to oppose the anti-immigration, eurosceptic party.
France's far-right Le Pen pledges 'unity government' if party wins
President Emmanuel Macron made the gamble of calling the two-round parliamentary elections on June 30 and July 7 after the RN scored more than double that of his centrist alliance in European Parliament elections on Sunday. Macron has long sought to keep the far right RN out of power.
French finance minister warns of financial crisis if far right wins election
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire warned of a potential financial crisis in France if the far-right, led by Marine Le Pen, wins upcoming elections, urging support for Emmanuel Macron's party.
Conservatives want poll deal with Le Pen-led French far right
Marine Le Pen's anti-immigration, eurosceptic National Rally is expected to emerge as the strongest force after President Emmanuel Macron called snap elections for June 30 and July 7. The RN was therefore looking for allies to secure control of parliament and it immediately applauded Ciotti's comment.
Macron urges French to make 'right choice' in election gamble
President Macron has called for snap elections in France after the far right's strong showing in the EU elections. Despite criticism, Macron is confident in the French people's choice. His move aims to keep the far right out of power but has sparked concerns and market instability. Macron's party faces challenges in regaining a majority in the National Assembly. The far right's gains in several European countries have drawn attention, with some seeing a potential shift in European politics.
France President Macron dissolves French parliament, calls a snap election after defeat in EU vote
The announcement came after the first projected results from France put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary elections, handing a chastening loss to Macron's pro-European centrists, according to French opinion poll institutes.
Asia shares stumble; political uncertainty grips euro
Asian stocks fell as traders reduced bets for Fed rate cuts due to a tight US labor market. A snap election in France raised political concerns, impacting the euro. MSCI's Asia-Pacific shares index also dropped.
Millions will vote on Europe's super Sunday, with surveys suggesting a shift to the right
Voters across 20 European nations are casting their ballots in the EU election super Sunday, with concerns over a potential shift to the political right impacting the bloc's decision-making amidst ongoing conflicts and rising anti-migrant sentiment. Populist parties are expected to make gains, potentially reshaping the European Parliament's dynamics. The elections mark a pivotal moment for the EU's future trajectory and international relationships.
Dutch voters kick off marathon EU elections
Dutch voters kick off EU election marathon, testing far-right shift in EU parliament amid geopolitical uncertainty after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
France's far right may win big in EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
The June 6-9 elections in all 27 EU countries will shift the makeup of the European Parliament and policymaking in the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, likely further toward the right and far right. And that could boost Le Pen's chances of winning France's presidency in 2027, a long-time dream.
Prajwal Revanna to appear before SIT on May 31 in sexual assault case
Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna is scheduled to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on May 31 to address allegations of sexual assault. The 33-year-old politician, who is the grandson of Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) patriarch and former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, has been facing charges of multiple instances of sexually abusing women.
No official response from Centre yet on request to cancel Prajwal's passport: K'taka Minister
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that the state has not yet received a response from the Centre regarding its request to cancel the diplomatic passport of Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is accused of sexual abuse. He criticized the delay, questioning the status of an earlier letter from the Chief Minister. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs has issued a show-cause notice to Prajwal. The state remains committed to ensuring justice for the victims and maintaining law and order.
Europe no more in immigration denial
Immigration and asylum are lightning rod issues in rich, developed countries where economic growth has slowed down. The absence of a system made it difficult to deal with it, resulting in a crisis. Geert Wilders' win in the Netherlands, growing support for Marine Le Pen's National Rally in France and AfD in Germany show how powerful a poll issue migration can be.
French lawmakers strike deal on tougher immigration bill
A group of French lawmakers reached a tentative agreement on a controversial immigration bill on Tuesday, highlighting the challenges faced by President Emmanuel Macron without a parliamentary majority. Initially designed as a carrot-and-stick approach to immigration, the bill aimed to facilitate residency permits for migrants in labor-scarce sectors while making it easier to deport illegal migrants.
French Parliament report alleges growing Chinese interference
The parliamentary report published last week comes after five and a half months of work and hearings by the committee of inquiry into foreign interference in France. China "is resorting to increasingly aggressive and malicious manoeuvres", the report alleged.
Sacrebleu! Mama Meloni! Tutti want no angrezi
An organisation, which if its name were to be rendered in English - mon dieu! - would be the Association for the Defence of the French Language, has sued Notre-Dame Cathedral for displaying signs regarding its ongoing reconstruction work in English, alongside French.
Who is Jordan Bardella? Young French politician who replaces Marine Le Pen as National Rally leader
It is reported that Marine Le Pen will shift her focus to lead the group in the French Parliament.
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