‘Anti-English’ candidate stands for election in Brittany ‘The language of capitalist business is replacing French,’ says communist nominee
What is France's (Nouveau) Front Populaire and why is it significant? The new left-wing alliance takes inspiration from history
French election: Is it correct to call Le Pen and Bardella far-right? The Rassemblement National disputed the label in court - and lost
news Can the French far right ban foreigners from certain jobs? Dual nationals could be banned from some positions if the Rassemblement National win the elections
French parliamentary elections: What are the main parties’ policies? The landscape is dominated by the far-right Rassemblement National, the centrist Renaissance and left-wing Nouveau Front Populaire
Dual nationals banned from some French jobs under far-right plans Public sector and government administration positions would be affected. Only ‘French’ people would also be given preference for some other roles
French property market grinds to standstill awaiting election Estate agents report ‘fewer emails, fewer requests, and fewer projects’ in a market that was already suffering
French election update: political twists, turns and quotes day by day The parliamentary elections will take place in two rounds on June 30 and July 7
French election voters driven by downturn in cost of living Food, energy, fuel, rent and water have been getting more expensive for years
LIST: where new French anti far-right protests are expected next weekend Demonstrations against surge of Rassemblement National in polls will come before first round of snap elections
Programmes, dates, risks: a guide to France's snap elections The vote could mark a shift in the French political landscape - or lead to more stagnation
Protests by 250,000 against French far-right criticised by RN voters Large protests were held against far-right over weekend, but those set to back the RN at upcoming elections called them ‘ridiculous’
French politics: François Hollande returns as candidate in snap election Former president announces his support for the Nouveau Front Populaire and plans to stand in the legislative elections called by Macron for June 30 and July 7