Europe’s Social Democrats Show Signs of Life, but France Poses a Roadblock

Center-left parties have won a string of victories, capped by Olaf Scholz’s win in Germany. Yet, France’s struggling Socialists threaten hopes for a broader social democratic revival.

From TV to the French Presidency? A Right-Wing Star Is Inspired by Trump

Éric Zemmour, a writer and TV celebrity known for his far-right nationalism, dominates political talk in France as he weighs a run for president.

Macron and Le Pen Parties Both Battered in French Regional Elections

The returns suggest the presidential election next year may be more wide open than it seemed.

French Far Right Is Dealt a Setback in First Round of Regional Elections

A center-right party, Les Républicains, led the vote Sunday, while Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, which had high hopes, pulled ahead in only one region.

Opinion | France Is Becoming More Like America. It’s Terrible.

Culture wars, fueled by Fox News-style provocation, have arrived in France.