France`s opposition set to lurch toward far right by electing new leader
(The Guardian France)

Laurent Wauquiez poised to take control of Les Républicains with anti-immigration agenda reminiscent of Front NationalFrance´s bitterly divided conservative opposition party is expected to elect a new hardline leader on Sunday marking a move away from centre ground toward the territory of the far right. Barring a last minute disaster, Laurent Wauquiez will take control of Les Républicains (LR) party after its disastrous performance in the presidential election earlier this year when its candidate, François Fillon, failed to make it into the second round vote. Continue reading...