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Police officer shot dead in Paris, gunman killedFrance launches terrorism probe after attack on Champs Elysees, three days before first round of presidential poll.

           Opinion

Can the Muslim vote sway the French elections?   by Ali Saad

          Europe

France election: Security a key concern for voters   by Jonah Hull

            France

'Poutou speaks like us, and we see ourselves in him'   by Shafik Mandhai  - Naima Bouteldja 

          France

Why does Le Pen get so much support from young voters?   by Shafik Mandhai  - Ahmed El Amraoui

            Europe20 Apr 2017 05:32 GMT

French election: Le Pen rallies support in MarseilleThe first round of the French presidential election is set to be held on April 23. One of the candidates expected to do well on Sunday is far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is polling neck-and-neck with centrist Emmanuel Macron.

       Europe19 Apr 2017 17:15 GMT

France election 2017: Joblessness feeds extreme politics in northThe first round of France's presidential election will take place on Sunday. With youth unemployment at around 60 percent, the industrial town of Denain is among the poorest in the country.

       France19 Apr 2017 05:31 GMT

In search of alternative media in FranceA growing band of activists wants to take on perceived bias in mainstream media outlets, but can they succeed?

       France18 Apr 2017 17:19 GMT

Fillon and Le Pen: A tale of two scandals in FranceBoth candidates are embroiled in financial scandals, but only Fillon has suffered in the polls because of allegations.

       Europe18 Apr 2017 13:39 GMT

‘Frexit’ concerns ahead of French electionFive days before the first round of the French presidential election the candidates are frantically canvassing for votes. And one of their key issues is France's position in Europe.

       Europe18 Apr 2017 05:49 GMT

French elections: Marine Le Pen seeks anti-immigrant votersFrance will vote to elect its next president in less than a week. The far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is counting on her traditional base on the southeast coast, as well as former leftist working class voters hit hard by de-industrialisation.

       France18 Apr 2017 05:32 GMT

French elections: Who are the candidates?Everything you need to know about the 11 people vying to become the next president of France.

       France18 Apr 2017 04:21 GMT

From the EU to Islam, where do French candidates stand?A guide to where the five major runners stand on issues including religious minorities, foreign policy and immigration.

       France17 Apr 2017 12:22 GMT

How does the French presidential election work?Everything you need to know about the French voting system, from who is running to what time the vote will be announced.

       France17 Apr 2017 12:19 GMT

French presidential elections: What you need to knowCandidates must convince voters they are best placed to solve the economic and security issues facing the country. 

       Europe17 Apr 2017 09:01 GMT

France elections: Working class voters feel left outIn a week from now, France is voting to elect its next president. Many voters living in poor housing projects outside the big cities are angry. They say they've been forgotten in the election campaign.

       Refugees17 Apr 2017 06:23 GMT

One day in Calais: The refugees hiding in the forestRefugees emerge from the forest and dodge police brutality as a typical day in Calais becomes increasingly perilous.

       Europe16 Apr 2017 04:40 GMT

France election: Marine Le Pen seeks votes in southwestWith just over a week to go until the French presidential election, candidates are busy campaigning for last-minute votes.

       Counting the Cost15 Apr 2017 10:24 GMT

How close is Venezuela to the brink of total collapse?An ongoing economic crisis in Venezuela has largely affected the population's access to food and medicine. 

       UpFront14 Apr 2017 19:39 GMT

Is France on the brink of a Le Pen future?We speak to Marine Le Pen's campaign adviser Jean Messiha, and debate what Emmanuel Macron has to offer.

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       French elections: Manufacturing consent by Ali Saad

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