Against the ‘Europe of war’: Bardella’s remarks in Cernobbio echo the statements made by the leader of La France insoumise. And they suggest a worrying run-off in Paris

The left risks getting bogged down in abstract proposals on public debt – proposals which, incidentally, have already been seen in Italy – that lend legitimacy to Le Pen’s right-wing movement 

The “Phrygiens”, a circle of senior civil servants, are anonymously supporting the leader of France insoumise in his bid for the presidency, producing notes, reports and studies to bolster his credibility

The progressive camp is once again on the hunt for a candidate for the Élysée, and the leader of La France Insoumise appears to be the clear favourite. Will he manage to win over the more moderate wing?