Marine Le Pen

French chaos: A godsend for Trump and Netanyahu, an extra shock for French Jews - opinion

Many French Jews are, in fact, asking themselves how authorities could protect them, despite their commitment to do so, if they fail to protect city halls, businesses, and regular citizens.

OCTOBER 21, 2026|BySEBASTIEN LEVI

Masked protesters stand next to burning bicycles amid clashes during a demonstration against the cost of living and rising fuel prices near the Place de la Republique in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement, joined by French high school and university students,

Marine Le Pen, President of the French far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National - RN) party parliamentary group. Paris, France, June 2, 2024.

Chikli is whitewashing the French far Right - opinion

Chikli organized a conference on antisemitism attended by far-right parties, including the National Rally. For Marine Le Pen, this quasi-official visit to Israel was all the more significant.

OCTOBER 13, 2026|BySEBASTIEN LEVI

A masked student attempts to kick a tear gas canister, amid clashes with French riot police during a protest by French high school and university students near Lycee Paul Eluard high-school.

Police fire tear gas as French high school protests escalate nationwide over school conditions

The protests began in September in the deprived suburbs of Paris, before spreading nationwide, presenting a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron's cash-strapped government.

OCTOBER 6, 2026|ByREUTERS

Jordan Bardella, president of the French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) political party, listens to the speech of Marine Le Pen, French far-right leader and member of parliament, in Henin-Beaumont, northern France, September 13, 2026.

French far-right leader Bardella denies media claim he made antisemitic remarks

Mediapart, in a report published on Monday, reviewed dozens of private messages from 2013-2015 that it said showed a pattern of antisemitic and conspiratorial rhetoric.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026|ByREUTERS

France's Jewish community: In a state of fear

French Jews voted overwhelmingly for Emmanuel Macron, but are concerned he will pander to the country’s large Arab minority and fail to protect them.

MAY 18, 2017ByBERNARD EDINGER

Newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron parades in a military vehicle in Paris after his inauguration, May 14

French Jews ‘relieved’ Macron won but worried over Le Pen gains

“We remain extremely concerned by the still large support for parties of the far-right, not only in France but across Europe.”

MAY 8, 2017ByJTA

NY French expats vote in critical presidential election

As the French presidential elections kick off, French expats in New York vote and share their insights on a politically-divided France in a tension-fraught European Union.

MAY 7, 2017ByDANIELLE ZIRI

People in front of the French consulate in New York, preparing to vote.

French elections kick off with Macron as opinion polls favorite

Even if opinion polls prove accurate and France elects its youngest president ever rather than its first female leader, Macron himself has said himself he expects no honeymoon period.

MAY 7, 2017ByREUTERS

Macron, Le Pen turn up the heat in angry debate

Spectators and media experts shared the feeling that Wednesday’s debate was embarrassing.

MAY 4, 2017ByRINA BASSIST

French chief rabbi joins multi-faith clergy endorsement of Macron

“Fully aware that our roles require us to be non-partisan, we are, however, first and foremost responsible citizens and therefore openly are calling for a vote in favor of Emmanuel Macron.”

MAY 4, 2017ByJTA