President says political stability is needed to avoid ‘disorder’ during Games
Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s La France Insoumise pauses talks after failing to agree candidate for prime minister
Millions will have to opt between supporting the far right or a bloc dominated by the far left in parliamentary elections
Both political forces have lavish spending plans that are spooking investors
Leader has purged senior colleagues even as leftwing parties try to build a united front for parliamentary elections
Far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon says he will not insist on premiership if grouping wins most seats