Introduction to Manuel Bompard and his background   Manuel 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

    After Michel Barnier's controversial appointment as Prime Minister by President Emmanuel Macron, French political scene is humming with suspense and mystery. Barnier's appointment is the reason for this. This action has sent shock waves across the country, which has infur

French voters have provided a wide leftist coalition essentially the most parliamentary seats in a very pivotal legislative election which has retained the far right from power but has set France inside the unprecedented position of having no dominant political bloc in parliament. (AP Photo/Mich