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Grassroots populism VS. centrist-leaning social-liberalism The French left has two very different options to try and stop a far-right takeover, with only one spot up for grabs. My latest for
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MĂ©lenchon vs. Glucksmann: The battle is on to lead Franceâs left against the far right
In the build-up to the EUâs most decisive election in 2027, the French leftâs two main choices for presidential candidate are at each otherâs throats.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-france-far-right-left-jordan-bardella-marine-le-pen-nato-elections
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In an incredible turn of events, France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned after less than three weeks in office, pushing France even further into unchartered territory
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French PM and government resign, throwing Macron into chaos
The new administration had been appointed less than 12 hours before resigning. French markets and the euro are taking a dive.
https://www.politico.eu/article/french-government-announces-resignation-sebastien-lecornu/
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Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison to be served immediately. He will be summoned in the coming weeks and go to jail.
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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty taking part in a criminal association Sarkozy permitted his "close collaborators" to try to obtain funds from Gadhafi's Libyan regime ahead of his presidential run in 2007, the court found
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Sarkozy found guilty in Gadhafi case
The former French president was accused of accepting illicit campaign donations from the Libyan dictator.
https://www.politico.eu/article/former-french-president-sarkozy-found-guilty-gadhafi-case/
4 months ago
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The far-right National Rally has never been more popular, and stands a realistic chance of winning the presidency when the next election is held in 2027 But it remains constantly dogged by legal troubles. I looked into why —ïž
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The French far rightâs financial Catch-22
The National Rally is under investigation in a string of cases that all point to the same problem: how it funds itself.
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-far-right-finance-national-rally-marine-le-pen-elections-jordan-bardella-embezzlement/
5 months ago
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French police are currently raiding the far-right National Rally's headquarters Prosecutors tell POLITICO that the raid concerns allegations of illegal campaign financing during the 2022 French presidential campaign, legislative elections and the 2024 European election
6 months ago
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NEW: âThe transformations that Paris made work better for everyone, including drivers.â Iâm interviewed for this
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article on Paris Mayor
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Seine swimming pool opening gives Paris mayor another jewel in her green crown
Making the famed river swimmable is one of the final big projects Anne Hidalgo will inaugurate before she leaves office next year.
https://www.politico.eu/article/seine-swimming-pools-open-anne-hidalgo-green-paris-olympics-diplomacy-cars-air-quality-sustainability/
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Aix-Marseille University, in the South of France, is looking to draw in U.S. researchers at risk of seeing their funding cut Last week, its President Eric Berton even likened the situation to that of European academics who fled persecution by Nazi Germany
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The first American âscientific refugeesâ arrive in France
Aix-Marseille University is wooing researchers who feel targeted by the Trump administration.
https://www.politico.eu/article/meet-first-academic-refugees-fleeing-us-france-science-program/
6 months ago
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MEP Rima Hassan returned to Paris after joining the Gaza-bound Freedom flotilla and spending three days in Israeli custody I spoke with her about the experience, her political rise, what she hopes to achieve in Brussels and the controversies around her:
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Meet the face of Franceâs pro-Palestinian camp
The former Palestinian refugee-turned-MEP is making waves not just at sea but across Europe.
https://www.politico.eu/article/rima-hassan-greta-thunberg-freedom-flotilla-palestine-gaza-israel-war/
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Les RĂ©publicains and the Socialists, the countryâs old establishment parties, see a narrow window to reclaim relevance But the road ahead remains long after a decade of electoral disasters —ïž
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Franceâs historic parties vie for return to two-party politics
Les RĂ©publicains and the Socialists, the countryâs old establishment parties, see a narrow window to reclaim relevance.
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-les-republicains-socialist-return-two-party-politics/
7 months ago
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French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has won the leadership of the country's main conservative party â a win which will push the party even further to the right and could open a new chapter in his journey towards the presidential election
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French interior minister wins leadership of top conservative party
Bruno Retailleau has become a well-known figure in French politics since joining the government in September.
https://www.politico.eu/article/bruno-retailleau-french-interior-minister-wins-leadership-of-top-conservative-party/
8 months ago
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A deadly stabbing inside a French mosque has sparked accusations of double standards against the French government â and cast a spotlight on deeper issues of Islamophobia in France —ïž
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French interior minister under fire for slow response to deadly mosque stabbing
Bruno Retailleau attended campaign events before traveling to the scene of the crime.
https://www.politico.eu/article/french-interior-minister-slow-response-deadly-mosque-stabbing/
9 months ago
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POLITICO Europe
9 months ago
The EU should issue a rebuke of Hungary for leaving the International Criminal Court if it cares about protecting international legal order, a Palestinian Oscar-winning director said.
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EU must condemn Hungary for ICC exit, Palestinian Oscar-winning director says
Filmmaker Basel Adra also says Brussels should impose fresh sanctions on Israeli settlers violating international law.
https://ow.ly/CYx250Vxrry
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France insists on the need for European unity on Trump tariffs as Meloni heads to Washington
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Meloniâs solo Trump visit triggers anxiety in France
âWe need to be united because Europe is strong if itâs united,â French industry chief warns as Italian PM heads to the White House.
https://www.politico.eu/article/giorgia-meloni-donald-trump-visit-triggers-anxiety-in-france/
9 months ago
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POLITICO Europe
9 months ago
Two high-ranking officials from Franceâs biggest far-right party publicly opened the door today to bringing down the government a week after Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and subsequently barred from running for president.
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French far right floats toppling government in wake of Le Pen verdict
Threats against Bayrou are increasing a week after Le Pen was effectively banned from running for president.
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-far-right-national-rally-toppling-government-marine-le-pen-pm-francois-bayrou-jordan-bardella/
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Marine Le Pen claimed that millions of her supporters were outraged by last weekâs verdict against her. Yet barely a few thousand showed up at a rally to support her today in Paris —ïž
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Le Penâs âSave Democracyâ rally after guilty verdict falls short of expectations
The French far right has framed the verdict against Le Pen as an attack on democracy â but was unable to attract a large crowd to a rally of support on Sunday.
https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-political-future-france-democracy-europe-verdict-embezzling-funds/
9 months ago
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The court of appeals announced that a new trial in Marine Le Pen's case could take place in 2026 If the decision to ban Le Pen from running immediately is overturned, she could still stand in the next presidential election â even if she's found guilty
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Le Pen could still become French president after appeal slated for 2026
The shock decision comes after the far-right iconâs embezzlement conviction appeared to stop her running in 2027.
https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-rule-appeal-summer-president-election/
9 months ago
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The French far-right spent months in apparent denial about Marine Le Pen's looming legal troubles With the presidential candidate now convicted and barred from running for office, her top allies are resorting to attacks against the court system
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âJesus Christ also was found guilty and he was innocent,â Le Pen codefendant says
Le Penâs allies are not pulling their punches after Mondayâs ruling.
https://www.politico.eu/article/le-pen-codefendant-jesus-christ-also-was-found-guilty-and-he-was-innocent/
10 months ago
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Live from the Paris courthouse, where the verdict in Marine Le Pen's trial will be delivered in about an hour. If the court follows the prosecutor's recommendations, the far-right candidate could be barred from running in the next presidential election.
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10 months ago
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The French far right could lose its presidential candidate, Marine Le Pen, if a court finds her guilty of embezzlement Monday. Yet despite the extraordinary stakes, her party has done little to prepare for a bad outcome âŹïž
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Marine Le Penâs presidential hopes could die next week. Her party hasnât really planned for it.
Franceâs far-right powerhouse, the National Rally, has largely avoided discussing Le Penâs legal troubles.
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-marine-le-pen-2027-presidential-election-national-rally-european-parliament-assistant-trial/
10 months ago
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French prosecutors have requested that former president Sarkozy be sent behind bars for allegedly agreeing to take millions from former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 election campaign
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Nicolas Sarkozy trial: French prosecutors demand 7-year prison sentence for ex-president
Former conservative leader is accused of taking millions of euros from Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 election campaign.
https://www.politico.eu/article/nicolas-sarkozy-trial-france-prosecution-prison-sentence-muammar-gaddafi/
10 months ago
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POLITICO Europe
10 months ago
French President Emmanuel Macron says the representatives of more than 30 countries who gathered in Paris have âunanimouslyâ agreed sanctions should not be lifted against Russia until âpeace has clearly been establishedâ in Ukraine.
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Macron: Sanctions should only be lifted once âpeace has clearly been establishedâ
The French president spoke after meeting with representatives from more than 30 countries.
https://www.politico.eu/article/macron-sanctions-should-only-be-lifted-once-peace-has-clearly-been-established/
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Despite Marine Le Pen's imminent trial and her father's death earlier this year, the Le Pen family's mark on French politics appears to be stronger than ever Today's front-page story for
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The House of Le Pen: Franceâs political immortals
Marine Le Penâs political future may be cut short. Her father Jean-Marie is dead. Their movement, however, is set for a long life.
https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-trial-sentence-jean-marie-france-far-right-politics-jordan-bardella-national-rally/
10 months ago
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Two French far-right officials have been invited to an Israeli government conference despite decades-long accusations of antisemitism against their movement. The invitation has reignited tensions between Marine Le Pen and French Jewish organizations —ïž
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Le Pen family member heads to Israel for historic first official visit
The trip could serve as a watershed moment for Marine Le Penâs party, which has sought to dispel accusations of antisemitism.
https://www.politico.eu/article/le-pen-family-member-heads-to-israel-for-historic-first-official-visit/
10 months ago
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Axios
10 months ago
More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza strip since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the enclave's Hamas-run health ministry said.
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Gaza death toll tops 50,000 Palestinians since start of war
The grim milestone comes after Israel resumed strikes last week following the end of a two-month ceasefire.
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/24/gaza-death-toll-50000
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney chose France for his first trip abroad, taking a series of not-so-subtle digs at Trump and emphasizing the need for a stronger relationship between Canada and Europe
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Canadaâs Carney starts first trip abroad with implicit digs at Trump
The new prime minister dubbed Canada âthe most European of non-European countriesâ while speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
https://www.politico.eu/article/canada-mark-carney-donald-trump-trip-abroad-with-implicit-digs/
10 months ago
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Douglas Busvine
10 months ago
Weâre hiring: POLITICO Europe is looking for a Food and Agriculture reporter. Apply here â and donât hesitate to get in touch directly if you would like to find out more.
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Macron wants France to spend more on defense, but is vigorously against raising taxes With a hung parliament and no consensus on funding, the French president's plans for a better-funded military could face deadlock
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www.politico.eu/article/fran...
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Welfare vs. warfare: Franceâs political parties divided over cash for defense
Macronâs calls for more military spending without tax increases have sparked fears over future cuts to social programs.
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-russia-defense-welfare-vs-warfare-political-parties-divided/
10 months ago
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Roland Lescure ne digĂšre pas la derniĂšre annonce commerciale dâEDF. âLâaccord Ă©tait trĂšs clair : lâindustrie dâabord, le reste ensuite. Ils sont en train de sacrifier lâindustrie", tempĂȘte l'ex-ministre, pour qui "EDF nâa pas rempli sa part du contrat.â
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10 months ago
Welfare vs warfare: Emmanuel Macronâs calls for more military spending without tax increases have sparked fears over future cuts to social programs. With
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www.politico.eu/article/fran...
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Welfare vs. warfare: Franceâs political parties divided over cash for defense
Macronâs calls for more military spending without tax increases have sparked fears over future cuts to social programs.
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-russia-defense-welfare-vs-warfare-political-parties-divided/
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European leaders will soon see a familiar face in Ottawa â Mark Carney The future Canadian PM's European connections in central banking and government shared their thoughts on his rise to power —ïž
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Trump has a new European leader coming to his doorstep
Mark Carney, Canadaâs likely next prime minister, continues to be held in high regard across the Atlantic, where he spent the better part of the last decade.
https://www.politico.eu/article/us-donald-trump-new-european-leader-canada-mark-carney/
10 months ago
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POLITICO Europe
10 months ago
The lobbying budgets of the largest European defense companies surged around 40 percent between 2022 and 2023, a data investigation by POLITICO found. đ
www.politico.eu/article/eu-d...
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Noah Keate
10 months ago
JD Vance denied referring to the UK when he criticized Ukraine peacekeeping assistance from "some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 years." But his comments have fuelled a significant cross party backlash - my latest for
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www.politico.eu/article/jd-v...
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JD Vance trashes Starmer and Macronâs Ukraine peacekeeping plan
U.S. vice president mocks idea of âsome random country that hasnât fought a war in 30 yearsâ helping Ukraine, though denies he was referring to France or U.K. after backlash.
https://www.politico.eu/article/jd-vance-trashes-keir-starmer-emmanuel-macron-ukraine-peacekeeping-plan/
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POLITICO Europe
10 months ago
France's economy minister said the countryâs plans to increase defense spending to more than 3 percent of GDP may require more taxes on the rich and setting up defense-focused investment funds for private actors.
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French economy minister: Hitting 3 percent defense spending target may mean more taxes on rich
President Emmanuel Macron announced the new target as Europe grapples with the prospect of American disengagement.
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-eric-lombard-emmanuel-macron-economy-minister-increase-defense-spending-to-3-percent-target/
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In the latest episode of French-Algerian tensions, Macron issued a hands-off warning to his ministers after they attempted to turn up the dial with Algiers on immigration The French president spoke out against scrapping agreements between both countries
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Macron throws cold water on French governmentâs fiery rhetoric on Algeria
The French president made clear that foreign policy was still under his remit.
https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-warning-french-government-plans-step-up-conflict-algeria-diplomatic-spat/
10 months ago
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The French foreign affairs minister said he had "trouble understanding" Hegseth's call to halt cyber operations against Russia Paris has frequently accused Russia of using hybrid warfare techniques against France —ïž
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France has âtrouble understandingâ US halt on cyber operations against Russia
French foreign minister said Russia is a clear cyber threat to European countries.
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-has-trouble-understanding-us-halt-on-cyber-operations-against-russia/
10 months ago
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Emmanuel Macron calls for a new target of spending 3, 3.5% of GDP on defense. Itâs the first time France publicly comes up with a new number.
www.lefigaro.fr/internationa...
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Ukraine, dissuasion nuclĂ©aire, dĂ©penses militaires⊠Les pistes dâEmmanuel Macron pour pousser le «rĂ©veil» europĂ©en
EXCLUSIF - Le chef de lâĂtat, qui participait dimanche Ă un sommet sur la dĂ©fense Ă Londres, prĂ©cise ses axes dâaction au Figaro.
https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/ukraine-dissuasion-nucleaire-depenses-militaires-les-pistes-d-emmanuel-macron-pour-pousser-le-reveil-europeen-20250302
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Former French President Hollande didn't fault his successor Macron's attempts to woo Trump But expressed skepticism at the tactic's efficiency —ïž
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Trump is âno longer an ally,â former French President Hollande says
Hollande didnât fault his successor Macronâs attempts to woo Trump but expressed skepticism at the tacticâs efficiency.
https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-no-longer-ally-europe-former-france-president-francois-hollande/
11 months ago
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Giovanna Coi
11 months ago
Donald Trump views himself as the ultimate dealmaker. But his much-touted mineral agreement with Ukraine â which would give the US access to Kyiv's extensive raw material reserves â could end up yielding much less than he bargained for.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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Donald Trump might have made a bad mineral deal with Ukraine
Estimates of Ukraineâs mineral wealth are based on outdated and incomplete assessments of difficult-to-access sites.
https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-bad-mineral-deal-ukraine-volodymyr-zelenskyy/
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French ministers pinned a knife attack last weekend on immigration just hours after the event A cabinet meeting on the issue will take place today, with a particular focus on a former French colony, Algeria, which is increasingly at the center of attacks from French officials âŹïž
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Deadly knife attack reignites Franceâs politically charged immigration debate
How the government responds to Saturdayâs tragedy will have domestic and geopolitical ramifications.
https://www.politico.eu/article/mulhouse-knife-attack-terrorism-france-immigration-debate-algeria/
11 months ago
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Macronâs controversial pick for the constitutional court was approved by a 1 vote margin thanks to the far-right abstaining. Le Penâs tacit support raises legitimacy concerns, especially as this court may decide if she can run while accused of embezzlement
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Macronâs controversial pick to lead top court passes by 1 vote
Marine Le Penâs National Rallyâs decision to abstain saved Macron from a historic rebuke.
https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-richard-ferrand-controversial-pick-french-constitutional-court/
11 months ago
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Lucia Mackenzie
11 months ago
Merzâs dream coalition hinges on the implosion of his smaller rivals: The fewer parties are left standing in Germanyâs election, the stronger his grip on power.
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and I did the math to figure out which parties could crash and burn to his benefit. Amazing art by NatĂĄlia Delgadođš
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Merzâs coalition dream hinges on implosion of smaller rivals
To achieve the success he craves, Germanyâs likely next chancellor needs liberals and left-wingers to crash and burn.
https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-election-friedrich-merz-dream-coalition-maps-historical-results-die-linke-fdp-sahra-wagenknecht-alliance-cdu/
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Top European leaders met in Paris on Monday but failed to ease fears about Trump's Ukraine plans â offering little beyond platitudes on aid and defense after a 3.5-hour meeting
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Europeâs leaders find no quick response to Trumpâs bombshell on Ukraine
Top European leaders could not find common ground on issues including sending peacekeepers in Ukraine.
https://www.politico.eu/article/europes-leader-donald-trump-ukraine-peace-deal-emmanuel-macron-presidential-palace-donald-tusk/
11 months ago
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Emmanuel Macron greets European leaders for a meeting on Ukraine and European security. Macron had a "frank" 20 minute conversation with Trump ahead of the meeting.
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11 months ago
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Any future attempts to legislate on hot-button issues could topple Bayrou given the limited support he enjoys. And a looming debate on immigration carries that risk
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French PM Bayrou survives budget fight but finds himself boxed in
A brewing debate on immigration threatens the unity of Bayrouâs minority government.
https://www.politico.eu/article/french-pm-francois-bayrou-emmanuel-macron-budget-fight-but-finds-himself-boxed-in/
11 months ago
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French PM says heâll sue media outlet that alleged he didnât act after priest was accused of raping child
The allegations concern officials at the school that Bayrouâs own children attended.
https://www.politico.eu/article/french-pm-francois-bayrou-notre-dam-lawmakers-investigative-media-mediapart-libel-su/
11 months ago
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"Macron could not have found a worst candidate" The French president's appointment of a close ally to lead the top constitutional court has sparked opposition backlash over fears of bias and politicization
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Macron picks close ally to lead court that could decide Le Penâs fate
Richard Ferrandâs appointment drew criticism even before being made official.
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-emmanuel-macron-marine-le-pen-elections-court-national-rally-europe/
11 months ago
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11 months ago
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French PM Bayrou is set to survive four no-confidence motions this week as he pushes through an austerity budget Socialist and far-right MPs won't vote the motions for the sake of stability... while insisting that they're against both the budget and Bayrou
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Bardella hints French far right wonât topple PM in multiple no-confidence votes
The National Rally chief says Bayrou has put forward an âextremely bad budget,â but that âuncertainty needs to be avoided.â
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-far-right-leader-jordan-bardella-hints-at-keeping-pm-francois-bayrou/
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With few allies left in a hopeless fractured legislature and unable to run for a third term, the French president is shifting his focus to cultural matters to prove heâs no powerless lame duck.
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Macron turns to billionaires to help pay for his legacy
After the rebuilding of the Notre-Dame cathedral, Macron has a new pet project: the Louvre.
https://www.politico.eu/article/sidelined-politically-emmanuel-macron-turns-to-billionaires-to-help-pay-for-his-legacy-louvre-renovation/
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