France

In France’s elections, dramatic upsets turn surprise front-runner into top choice for many Jews

With old favorites knocked out of the presidential race and the far-right National Front party making worrisome gains, many Jews are supporting the independent, Emmanuel Macron.

Socialist primary winner in France had backing of prominent anti-Semites

Benoit Hamon, who disavowed the endorsement of convicted Holocaust deniers Dieudonne and Alain Soral, easily defeated Prime Minister Manuel Valls.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen ahead in presidential poll

Le Pen has sought to gain mainstream acceptance for the National Front by distancing herself and her party from anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Global

72 countries, including US, to attend Paris peace conference

Global

Southern French city of Carpentras to renovate 650-year-old synagogue

Global

Jewish ex-education minister in France announces his candidacy for president

Global

Why Jews in France might give right-wing populist Francois Fillon a chance

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Israeli lawmaker: Israelis should ‘think twice’ before purchasing French products

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French presidential candidate’s claim about Jews ‘a misunderstanding,’ spokesman says

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US-run fund begins reimbursing survivors shipped to Nazi camps via French trains

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