Elections in France

The week in pictures: New York Mayor Mamdani, Shein arrives in Paris and a baby hippo France 2405:33New York Zohran Mamdani New York Politics

Mamdani win is a "major setback for Donald Trump" France 2409:18New York Zohran Mamdani New York Politics

Far-right win ‘historic’ first vote in French parliament over French-Algerian treaty The Connexion11:52Algeria Politics French Politics France

MPs vote to replace France’s property wealth tax with ‘unproductive wealth’ levy The Connexion05:57Algeria Politics French Politics France

France's highest constitutional authority validates New Caledonia's elections delay Radio New Zealand18:08New Caledonia France

Bihar elections: Delegates from 7 nations to observe polling under EC’s Ievp program The Times of India10:45Belgium France Protests Elections in South Africa

Centrist D66 clinch close win in Netherlands election, Rob Jetten to be youngest Dutch PM AniNews.in20:21Geert Wilders Dutch Elections Netherlands

WK The Dutch elections, NATO ties, and the race to reduce dependence on US defence RFI10:11Geert Wilders Dutch Elections Netherlands

France concerned about Cameroon's violent crackdown on post-election protests RFI16:52Anglophone Crisis Cameroon France Protests

Cameroon opposition leader flees as UN, France warn against repression The Daily Trust00:13Anglophone Crisis Cameroon France Protests

Sarkozy freed after just 20 days in jail over Qaddafi conspiracy Luxembourg Times08:55France Nicolas Sarkozy Europe

Algerian FM: French Parliament's vote on 1968 Agreement internal matter that doesn't concern us Yemen News Agency (Saba)07:27

French parliament likely to miss key budget deadline Politico EU05:39

Fonterra’s farmers vote in favour of $4.2b Mainland sale to Lactalis NewsTalk ZB19:27Fonterra Food and Beverages

Winston Peters calls Fonterra vote result 'utter madness' Rural News Group15:46Fonterra Food and Beverages

University of Uyo Don emerges president of University French teachers in Nigeria The Nation, Nigeria14:46France French Politics Nigeria Politics

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In the last half-hour

Sarkozy freed after just 20 days in jail over Qaddafi conspiracy Luxembourg Times08:55

Ex-French president seeks release from prison: A look back at the case France 2408:53

In the last hour

Sarkozy to be freed from jail awaiting appeal RTHK08:25

In the last 2 hours

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from prison The National08:00

Court releases former French President Sarkozy from prison after 20 days: what is known UNN.ua08:00

In the last 4 hours

Paris court to decide on Nicolas Sarkozy's release from prison euronews06:36

Earlier today

Paris court is deciding whether to release former President Sarkozy from prison MailOnline00:31

Yesterday

Iraq: Early parliament polls begin with security forces and displaced people able to vote today France 2409:26 9-Nov-25

The week in pictures: New York Mayor Mamdani, Shein arrives in Paris and a baby hippo France 2405:33 9-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

From Congo to Moldova: Inside Russia’s mercenary network targeting European elections Euromaidan Press18:20 7-Nov-25

European nations have no choice but to raise retirement ages – our case study shows why The Conversation (UK)12:10 7-Nov-25

Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin announces bid for re-election WITN09:28 7-Nov-25

Hungarian leader visits White House to seek waiver on Russian oil sanctions France 2409:13 7-Nov-25

Meet the High Schoolers Who Overturned a State Reading Bowl Book Ban: Book Censorship News, November 7, 2025 BOOK RIOT08:38 7-Nov-25

French Constitutional Council Validates New Caledonia's Elections Delay Scoop01:19 7-Nov-25

France's highest constitutional authority validates New Caledonia's elections delay Radio New Zealand18:08 6-Nov-25

Oscar Predictions: International Feature — Brazil, France and Norway Emerge as Early Frontrunners Among 86 Submissions Variety17:14 6-Nov-25

Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House France 2415:32 6-Nov-25

University of Uyo Don emerges president of University French teachers in Nigeria The Nation, Nigeria14:46 6-Nov-25

Morning brief: Musk’s $1T vote; Trump’s peace claim; France to ban Shein Invezz00:35 6-Nov-25

"Trump will point fingers at the Democrats" without questioning his policies France 2409:59 5-Nov-25

Mamdani win is a "major setback for Donald Trump" France 2409:18 5-Nov-25

Mamdani win a good night for the Democrats, "but still a lot to play for in the future" France 2408:57 5-Nov-25

Virginia and New Jersey elect Democratic governors in rebuff for Trump France 2406:04 5-Nov-25

Zohran Mamdani supporters celebrate win in key mayoral race France 2406:04 5-Nov-25

Mamdani is "something to celebrate for the Democrats" despite underlying party division France 2405:23 5-Nov-25

Food: Elected officials must help vulnerable people News and Sentinel00:40 5-Nov-25

Bihar elections: Delegates from 7 nations to observe polling under EC’s Ievp program The Times of India10:45 4-Nov-25

Poland to vote against EU’s new climate goal for 2040 Warsaw Business Journal10:25 4-Nov-25

Ed Sheeran treats fans to exclusive gig in Dublin The Irish Times08:08 4-Nov-25

California voters decide on new congressional map France 2407:17 4-Nov-25

Sarawak’s Borneo Cultures Museum ranks No. 1 globally, surpassing France’s Louvre for online votes Malay Mail04:22 4-Nov-25

US: As New York votes, the Democratic Party’s future is on the line France 2411:34 3-Nov-25

Algerian FM: French Parliament's vote on 1968 Agreement internal matter that doesn't concern us Yemen News Agency (Saba)07:27 3-Nov-25

Will They or Won’t They? Tocqueville2107:27 3-Nov-25

French parliament likely to miss key budget deadline Politico EU05:39 3-Nov-25

France regulators advance vote to tax crypto as ‘unproductive wealth’ Cryptopolitan05:10 3-Nov-25

EUR/USD: Broader fundamental outlook remains supportive of the Euro – OCBC FXstreet04:48 3-Nov-25

In the last month

POLL: Who was the Men’s Rider of 2025? Vote now for CyclingUpToDate’s End-of-Year Awards Cyclinguptodate13:03 2-Nov-25

Succession questions loom after Côte d'Ivoire re-elects ageing president RFI12:01 2-Nov-25

What the New York mayor’s race is revealing about the Democratic party France 2411:01 2-Nov-25

‘Genuine Autonomy Under Moroccan Sovereignty’: UN Renewal Points Talks Toward Rabat’s Plan The Media Line10:03 2-Nov-25

USA: Poll shows Zohran Mamdani's lead in NYC mayoral race narrowing France 2408:49 2-Nov-25

MPs vote to replace France’s property wealth tax with ‘unproductive wealth’ levy The Connexion05:57 2-Nov-25

'Seas of people': Huge crowds rally in Novi Sad to mark train station disaster anniversary France 2417:19 1-Nov-25

POLL: Who was the Women’s Rider of 2025? Vote now for CyclingUpToDate’s End of Year Awards Cyclinguptodate14:06 1-Nov-25

Centrist D66 clinch close win in Netherlands election, Rob Jetten to be youngest Dutch PM AniNews.in20:21 31-Oct-25

France: Ex-president’s jailing reflects political turmoil Workers World19:40 31-Oct-25

Far-right win ‘historic’ first vote in French parliament over French-Algerian treaty The Connexion11:52 31-Oct-25

Le nationalisme québécois ou le fascisme patient Canadian Dimension11:36 31-Oct-25

WK The Dutch elections, NATO ties, and the race to reduce dependence on US defence RFI10:11 31-Oct-25

Why Macron bears responsibility for MPs' vengeful vote against 1968 Franco-Algerian accord Mediapart08:23 31-Oct-25

Historic tie in Dutch election leaves political landscape polarised France 2406:31 31-Oct-25

Debunking the Backlash - Uncovering European Voters' Climate Preferences Jacques Delors Institute05:38 31-Oct-25

Meet the French mayor who hung Israeli flags and a hostage banner on his City Hall The Times of Israel01:55 31-Oct-25

Cameroon opposition leader flees as UN, France warn against repression The Daily Trust00:13 31-Oct-25

Netherlands nailbiter as far-right, centrists in election dead-heat France 2417:37 30-Oct-25

France concerned about Cameroon's violent crackdown on post-election protests RFI16:52 30-Oct-25

Winston Peters calls Fonterra vote result 'utter madness' Rural News Group15:46 30-Oct-25

Rio raid draws criticism but highlights Brazil's political divide France 2410:47 30-Oct-25

Tough coalition talks ahead as Dutch centre left and far right tie in election France 2410:13 30-Oct-25

France: ‘Historic victory’ as French law adopts consent-based definition of rape Amnesty International (Press Release)23:04 29-Oct-25

Fonterra’s farmers vote in favour of $4.2b Mainland sale to Lactalis NewsTalk ZB19:27 29-Oct-25

Farmers vote overwhelmingly to sell Fonterra's iconic brands Radio New Zealand18:40 29-Oct-25

French MPs vote to postpone New Caledonia’s elections to June 2026 Asia Pacific Report17:56 29-Oct-25

Exit poll suggests centrists led by Rob Jetten win Dutch vote, beating far right France 2417:25 29-Oct-25

France changes criminal code to define sex without consent as rape RFI15:47 29-Oct-25

Macron cannot accept how impotent he has become New Statesman15:35 29-Oct-25

Driver Villars challenges FIA election rules in French court Sky Sports14:10 29-Oct-25

What will farmers spend their $200,000 each on? Radio New Zealand13:45 29-Oct-25

French MPs vote to postpone New Caledonia's elections again Radio New Zealand13:44 29-Oct-25

Election campaign topics in the Netherlands mirror broader European divide France 2413:16 29-Oct-25

Fonterra sale likely to get shareholder approval Radio New Zealand12:14 29-Oct-25

Villars challenges FIA presidential election rules in Paris court The Straits Times12:08 29-Oct-25

France to enshrine consent in sexual violence law in wake of Pelicot case France 2411:29 29-Oct-25

DFB plans €100m investment in Women’s Bundesliga Inside World Football10:56 29-Oct-25

French government walks on tightrope as MPs set to debate Zucman tax France 2410:18 29-Oct-25

Geert Wilders set to win election but unlikely to become PM again France 2410:12 29-Oct-25

Deadly Rio drug raid could make 'gang violence an electoral issue next year' France 2410:07 29-Oct-25

Dutch voters head to polls in election focused on housing and Wilders France 2406:28 29-Oct-25

France in Crisis: an Interview with Jean Luc Melenchon and La France Insoumise CounterPunch02:04 29-Oct-25

Dutch voters head to polls in high-stakes election testing populism’s grip France 2422:14 28-Oct-25

How we lost our minds The New World20:05 28-Oct-25

RDN voters approve French Creek School purchase My Coast Now16:51 28-Oct-25

Is immigration pushing Labour toward electoral wipeout? Channel 414:37 28-Oct-25

New York mayoral race enters final stretch France 2411:01 28-Oct-25

No Kings Means No Barons Project Syndicate10:50 28-Oct-25

French MPs vote through tax credit for mandatory garden undergrowth clearing The Connexion10:47 28-Oct-25

French politics update: budget stand-off, potential new elections, and why November 15 is so important The Connexion08:35 28-Oct-25

French budget stand-off, potential new elections and why November 15 is key date The Connexion08:28 28-Oct-25

Cameroon: Violence erupts following Paul Biya's election victory France 2407:57 28-Oct-25

Inside Côte d’Ivoire’s pivotal election: voices of hope and uncertainty RFI07:08 28-Oct-25

Paris Auction Houses Post a $212 Million Haul, Up 30 Percent From 2024 artnet17:57 27-Oct-25

Farmers weigh up windfall versus risks as Fonterra vote looms NewsRoom12:17 27-Oct-25

In France, ten people are on trial over online posts claiming Brigitte Macron is a man UNN.ua11:45 27-Oct-25

Cameroon: President Paul Biya secures 8th term with 53% of vote France 2408:52 27-Oct-25

France's budget debate heats up as MPs reject income tax freeze France 2407:00 27-Oct-25

Trump meets Japan’s new PM amid hopes of US–China trade peace France 2406:20 27-Oct-25

Ten stand trial in Paris over sexist cyberbullying of Brigitte Macron RFI03:21 27-Oct-25

Argentinians vote in midterm elections seen as key test for Milei France 2411:34 26-Oct-25

Leaders and media around world react to Connolly win RTE10:13 26-Oct-25

UN flags democracy gap in Alps 2030 plan insidethegames.biz07:02 26-Oct-25

Cote D’Ivoire Election: Approximately 8.7 Million Voters Move To Elect New President Independent Nigeria15:47 25-Oct-25

French government's fate in the balance as lawmakers set to vote on wealth tax France 2410:00 25-Oct-25

French government under pressure as lawmakers set to vote on wealth tax France 2409:19 25-Oct-25

'People look very eager to cast their ballot' after a tumultous build-up to the election France 2404:45 25-Oct-25

Odile Eisenstein: ‘Some of the most important advice is to be persistent’ Chemistry World Magazine09:55 24-Oct-25

French government faces threat of censure over wealth tax Yahoo! UK & Ireland07:21 24-Oct-25

Vance and Rubio criticise Israeli parliament's vote on West Bank annexation France 2407:04 24-Oct-25

French people willing to pay to access online services and content without targeted advertising, survey says CyberNews03:58 24-Oct-25

Prison staff unions slam in-jail armed police protection for Sarkozy Mediapart14:06 23-Oct-25

A tribe of tribes: Why the EU needs a stronger identity European Council on Foreign Relations12:49 23-Oct-25

French lawmakers vote to hike tax on American tech giants Politico EU11:18 23-Oct-25

French investors move billions to Luxembourg and Switzerland RTL Today10:16 23-Oct-25

French MPs vote to define rape as any non-consensual sexual act France 2409:48 23-Oct-25

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About our Elections in France news

Latest news on elections in France, covering presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal polls, voting systems, political parties, campaigns, and results.

France operates a semi-presidential system with elections held for the presidency, National Assembly, Senate, regional councils, and municipalities. Over 48 million registered voters participate in these democratic exercises, with the presidential election attracting the highest turnout, typically exceeding 70%.

The most recent developments in French elections include growing support for far-right and populist movements, alongside increasing voter abstention in local and European ballots. Concerns about electoral disinformation and foreign interference have prompted authorities to strengthen digital security measures and media literacy campaigns ahead of upcoming votes.

Our NewsNow feed on Elections in France provides comprehensive coverage from reliable sources, keeping you informed about everything from polling trends to candidate announcements and policy debates. Whether you're a political analyst, a French citizen, or simply interested in European politics, our constantly updated feed delivers the latest developments that matter in French democratic processes.

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