Because France has a two-round electoral system with a bar to move on to the second, many Renaissance candidates may not even make it to the final election day. “We’re at a historic moment ...

In December, Mr Macron said he would not call a snap election before his term ends ... according to a poll by Ifop for Ouest-France. His recent popularity gains are believed to be down to his ...

In Marseilles, more than 1,000 people took part in a protest ... of fascism in a pre-election warning as parties seek alliances to stop the hard-right taking power in France.

A four-day election has shaken the foundations of the European Union, with the far right rocking ruling parties in France and Germany, the bloc's traditional driving forces.