More on France's parliamentary election
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Why this week should clarify (a bit) the political situation in France
A new president of the National Assembly is due to be elected and the voting could reveal a new alliance that would be larger than the current dominant left coalition
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Macron letter to French people sets out terms to name new prime minister
President has given no deadline but said candidate must respect republican values
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New French prime minister: what is the timeframe and who is suggested?
Candidates from the far-left to the centre remain in the running
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What could Nouveau Front Populaire bring in directly by French decree
More tax bands, minimum wage increases, fixed food prices, civil servant salaries, retirement age reversal… not all can be changed without a vote from MPs
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‘France is ungovernable’: what experts say about election results
Did the far-right really lose as they gained seats? Can Macron call himself a winner? Political experts give feedback after the surprise win by the left alliance in the legislatives