Introduction to Manuel Bompard and his backgroundManuel Bompard is becoming a political celebrity in France. He attracts friends and critics with his charisma and intelligence. Some regard him as the future of French politics—bold, imaginative, and unafraid to question the current quo. Bompard's rise from grassroots activity to political prominen… Read More

French voters have given a broad leftist coalition quite possibly the most parliamentary seats in the pivotal legislative election which has kept the significantly ideal from electrical power but has place France inside the unprecedented place of having no dominant political bloc in parliament. (AP Image/Michel Euler)Les aspirants politiciens peuve… Read More