Political turmoil turns to farce after Eric Ciotti shutters party HQ to thwart critics
Éric Ciotti’s plan could help deliver majority for Marine Le Pen’s forces, adding to turbulence spooking investors
Leftwing alliance dashes Emmanuel Macron’s hopes of forming common front against Marine Le Pen
Socialists, Greens and Les Republicains say pact with president’s party ahead of snap poll is out of the question
Eric Ciotti, a veteran MP from Alpes-Maritimes, will head the rightwing party as it fights to survive
Eric Ciotti and Valérie Pécresse win first round and will now compete to become Les Républicains’ presidential candidate
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