The upcoming French presidential election next May carries weight far beyond France’s borders. John Mullen's Q and A aims to explain the key dynamics at work, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of antifascist activity in France today.
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In the midst of the most comprehensive smear campaign against the radical left in the past 50 years, the first round of France's local elections was held on March 15, with wins for the far left and worrying gains for the far right, writes John Mullen.
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John Mullen reports that France’s right wing is hoping to use the death of a young fascist, Quentin Deranque, during street fighting in Lyon, to destroy key radical left organisation France Insoumise, even if that means giving a huge boost to the fascists.
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Despite the left holding the largest bloc of seats in France’s national assembly, President Emmanuel Macron has again undemocratically appointed one of his allies as prime minister, sparking an explosive grassroots reaction, reports John Mullen.
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More than 4000 people attended the radical left France Insoumise summer school in the South of France, reports John Mullen.
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Mass pro-Palestinian demonstrations, called by the five major trade union confederations, were held across France, following a week of solidarity actions in response to Israeli attacks on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, reports John Mullen.
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At the end of a two-month trial, far‑right leader Marine Le Pen has been found guilty of embezzling millions of euros in public funds over an 11‑year period. However, stopping fascism requires mass counter mobilisation, writes John Mullen.
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With the death of French fascist Jean-Marie Le Pen, in the midst of a political crisis in France, now is the time to re-explain and remobilise people against the fascist National Rally, which is closer to government than ever, writes John Mullen.
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John Mullen looks behind the no-confidence motion in the French assembly and what this means for the struggle against the far right and for fundamental change.
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French president Emmanuel Macron has named right-wing politician Michel Barnier as Prime Minister, ignoring the popular vote that gave the left-wing alliance Nouveau Front Populaire the largest group in the National Assembly, reports John Mullen.
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Whatever government is formed in France will be a minority government. But mass mobilisation will be key to how things play out over the coming month, reports John Mullen.
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French President Emmanuel Macron does not plan to appoint a new Prime Minister until at least mid-August and is holding out hope he can cobble together a coalition and block the left from government, writes John Mullen.