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Turmoil in France as protests rage on

Protests continue to rage across France despite President Emmanuel Macron's attempts to mitigate the chaos. CBS News' Trevor Phillips has more.

Oct 19

Europe's surging populist right reshapes establishment politics

A wave of anti-immigration populism is bringing new parties to the fore in many European nations, at the expense of the entrenched center-right.

Oct 19

French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen cleared to run in 2027 election

Le Pen is now eligible to run in the forthcoming election, but would have to do so wearing an electronic tag, something she has previously ruled out.

Jul 7

Protesters wave Greenland flags during a demonstration at City Hall Square in Copenhagen on Jan. 17, 2026.

Europeans reeling from Trump threat to impose tariffs on 8 countries

Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.

Jan 19

Statement by French outgoing Prime Minister Lecornu at Matignon in Paris

French prime minister resigns, prompting far-right to demand new election

The resignation of another French prime minister deepens the country's political crisis and draws a call from far-right leader Marine Le Pen for national elections.

Oct 6, 2025

Le Pen supporters rally in Paris after embezzling conviction

A week after Marine Le Pen was found guilty of using European Parliament funds to pay party staff in France, thousands gathered to protest against her ban from running for office.

Apr 6, 2025

Leader of National Rally, Marine Le Pen leaves Paris courthouse

France's Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzlement, barred from elections

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzlement and barred from running in elections for five years.

Mar 31, 2025

France's Le Pen guilty of embezzlement

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen will not be eligible to run for public office for the next five years after a court found her guilty of embezzlement. CBS News' Elaine Cobbe reports.