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French PM announces crackdown on teen school violence: Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has presented measures for a 'surge of authority' after a series of attacks ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/18/french-pm-announces-crackdown-on-teen-school-violence_6668815_5.html
France's sports minister: 'The Games will bring in far more to the nation than they cost'
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/17/france-s-sports-minister-the-games-will-bring-in-far-more-to-the-nation-than-they-cost_6668682_9.html
Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
France's political star Gabriel Attal could soon fall from grace: The 35-year-old prime minister has enjoyed a rapid rise and is considered a possible ...
nzz.ch/international/frankreichs-politstar-gabriel-attal-koennte-schon-bald-tief-fallen-ld.1826575
Macron 'shocked' by 'racist reactions' to Aya Nakamura's rumored Olympics performance
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/15/macron-shocked-by-racist-reactions-to-aya-nakamura-s-rumored-olympics-performance_6668490_7.html
French President Macron Targets Bureaucracy as Economic Challenges Mount: Emmanuel Macron aims to slash layers of red tape that are holding back French ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/macron-targets-french-bureaucracy-as-economic-challenges-mount
How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron
French government will use AI to modernise public services: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday said that a French-made artificial intelligence (AI) ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240423-french-government-will-use-ai-to-modernise-public-services
"Exaggerated": France's assessment of the Iranian attack on Israel: France and Britain agree that the Iranian attack on Israel was "excessive".
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/15/ubertrieben-irans-angriff-auf-israel-kommt-im-westen-naturgemass-nicht-gut-an
Five years after a devastating fire, the restoration of the Notre-Dame cathedral is nearing completion, boosting President Emmanuel Macron's hopes of a lasting ... Show more #Paris2024
Quick Glance: Progress in Notre-Dame Restoration Ahead of Paris Olympics
- Following a devastating fire five years ago, the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral is nearing completion as the world's attention turns to Paris for the Olympic Games.
- Macron aims to boost the nation's morale and his government's approval ratings through the cathedral's restoration.
- The reopening is set for December and is progressing as planned, as confirmed by the project's official leader.
- The project's total cost of 550 million euros has been partly covered by substantial donations, including contributions from billionaires in the luxury sector.
Macron says Olympic opening ceremony on Seine River could be scrapped if security risk is too high
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-security-opening-ceremony-64f108046459499da0a3f50b571dfc17
Quick Glance: Security Concerns Prompt Alternatives for France's Olympic Opening Ceremony
- France has developed contingency plans for the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the river Seine in response to security concerns, as stated by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
- Heightened security alert due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with the threat of terrorist attacks, has prompted action by the French government.
- Expressing confidence, Macron believes the anticipated Games ceremony with large crowds by the Seine, involving around 160 boats embarking on a 6 km journey, will be a significant achievement.
- The leadership of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams approves of the security arrangements along the Seine for the opening ceremony, according to the team's security head, Nicole Deal.
Macron calls for Israel to 'avoid escalation' but says Iran's attack was 'disproportionate'
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/15/macron-calls-for-israel-to-avoid-escalation-but-says-iran-s-attack-was-disproportionate_6668437_7.html
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Paris' Grand Palais, which will host Olympic events, to mark 100 days before the opening of the 2024 Paris Games ...
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Macron is all talk, no action on Ukraine, says left-wing rival Glucksmann: Social-democratic lead candidate Raphaël Glucksmann doubled down on his hawkish stance ...
politico.eu/article/left-wing-rival-slams-macron-as-being-all-talk-no-action-on-ukraine/
French President #EmmanuelMacron condemns 'unprecedented attack' launched by Iran against Israel. #IranIsrael #IranIsraelWar #IranAttackIsrael
Rwanda genocide: The communication slip-up over
France's responsibility: The French presidency had said on Thursday that Macron would release a message saying ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/08/rwanda-genocide-the-communication-slip-up-on-france-s-responsibility_6667721_7.html
'This 'war economy' coined by Macron has yet to see the light of day': The French president's proactive strategic shift on Ukraine has raised hopes in Kyiv ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/10/this-war-economy-coined-by-macron-has-yet-to-see-the-light-of-day_6667985_23.html
World donors pledge more than 2 billion euros in aid for war-stricken Sudan: French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that world donors are pledging more ...
apnews.com/article/sudan-conflict-rsf-famine-paris-un-aid-1ee1c66d63835a96df813d0b0618bbfc
Macron bets on commemorations to create common national narrative: On Sunday, the French president first paid tribute to French Resistance fighters ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/08/macron-bets-on-commemorations-to-create-common-national-narrative_6667700_5.html
🔴 Live: Macron urges Israel to ‘avoid escalation’, calls Iranian attack ‘disproportionate’
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240415-%F0%9F94%B4-live-israel-iran-trade-accusations-at-un-security-council-meeting
Macron's double game: France imports Russian LNG like no other: France is taking a hard line in the Ukraine war, but at the same time is increasing its imports ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/macrons-doppeltes-spiel-frankreich-importiert-russisches-lng-wie-kein-anderer-li.2205737
Draft law: French government wants to allow euthanasia under certain conditions: Emmanuel Macron's government has presented a bill that would allow terminally ...
spiegel.de/ausland/franzoesische-regierung-will-sterbehilfe-unter-bestimmten-voraussetzungen-erlauben-a-1cfad3c5-3fda-4fa1-bba1-964a9bc8d077
French PM on consequences of Russia's victory: Ukrainians will hold if we support them
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451968/
Paris 2024: French sports minister confident in 'reducing bacteriological pollution in the Seine by 75%'
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/16/paris-2024-french-sports-minister-confident-in-reducing-bacteriological-pollution-in-the-seine-by-75_6668586_9.html
Macron and Scholz call for 're-balancing' EU-China trade relations: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Friday for a ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240413-macron-and-scholz-call-for-re-balancing-eu-china-trade-relations
Macron to meet Lebanese PM in Paris: The French president will meet the Lebanese prime minister amid fears of a regional escalation in the war between Israel and ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/18/emmanuel-macron-to-meet-lebanon-pm-in-paris_6668825_5.html
French PM backs boarding schools to tackle youth ‘addiction to violence’: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Monday endured a sometimes rocky reception at a ...
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Macron: France intercepted Iranian drones ‘at Jordan’s request’: French president said Iran’s attack on Israel was “disproportionate.”
politico.eu/article/france-intercepted-iranian-drones-at-jordans-request-emmanuel-macron/
‘Sorbonne II’: Is Macron preparing a new speech on Europe?: Making the rounds are rumours that France’s Macron may be preparing a new speech on the future of the ...
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/sorbonne-ii-is-macron-preparing-a-new-speech-on-europe/
🇫🇷 Today marks 100 days since #France got its newest PM #GabrielAttal .
The former education minister is the youngest PM the country has ever had ... Show more #school
Macron's ostrich policy regarding public finances: Since Emmanuel Macron came to power, debt has become an afterthought for a government that sees salvation only ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/12/macron-s-ostrich-policy-regarding-public-finances_6668248_23.html
Macron hails French 'heroes' who helped fend off Sydney mall attacker: President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hailed two Frenchmen who helped to fend off a ...
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Macron, Sissi and King Abdullah II call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza: In an op-ed, the French and Egyptian presidents, Emmanuel Macron and Abdel Fattah ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/08/macron-sissi-and-king-abdullah-ii-call-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza_6667797_23.html
Rebuilding Notre-Dame: The Resurrection of Fire-Ravaged Cathedral Brings France Together in Unexpected Ways
spiegel.de/international/europe/the-resurrection-of-fire-ravaged-cathedral-brings-france-together-in-unexpected-ways-a-d066ac19-948b-4954-8602-9ec0650510de
The bishop who was stabbed in Sydney has forgiven his attacker. Read more: www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3259396/stabbed-sydney-bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-forgives-attacker-you-are-my-son-i-love-you
Not another teen movie: Six-part drama on Brigitte Macron's life confirmed: A French production company is working on a TV series on the life of France's first ...
euronews.com/culture/2024/04/17/not-another-teen-movie-six-part-drama-on-brigitte-macrons-life-confirmed
Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours: With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the ...
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-23e64c51d56126663c7b3b1ef8443d8d
France: This is how Prime Minister Attal wants to combat the billion dollar hole in the budget
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/frankreich-so-will-premier-attal-das-milliardenloch-im-haushalt-bekaempfen-ld.1824580
Quick Glance: France: Battling Billions Budget Deficit
- France's state deficit threatens Maastricht criteria compliance
- Accumulated debt of over 3100 billion euros
- Debt service heavily burdens state budget
- Debate on measures to address the financial crisis ignited
France: Macron seeks new foreign policy strategy after withdrawal from Africa: In a world of rapid geopolitical change, Macron is looking for a place for France ...
nzz.ch/pro-global/hyperaktiv-auf-der-internationalen-buehne-frankreichs-suche-nach-einer-aussenpolitischen-strategie-ld.1825607
Macron pays tribute to victims of Nazi raid on Jewish orphanage: The event is among the first of a sequence of ceremonies the French president will lead this ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/07/macron-pays-tribute-to-victims-of-nazi-raid-on-jewish-orphanage_6667659_7.html
It is no longer in our interest to talk to Russian officials – French foreign minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450322/
World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate after Iran strike: World leaders are urging Israel not to launch a retaliatory attack on Iran, which bombarded Israel ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4594440-world-leaders-israel-iran-strike/
Azerbaijan slams 'threats' from France after Paris recalls ambassador: Azerbaijan on Wednesday accused France of pressuring and threatening the country after ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240417-azerbaijan-slams-threats-from-france-after-paris-recalls-ambassador
Macron hails Resistance martyrs ahead of 80th anniversary of D-Day landings: President Emmanuel Macron was due in the southern French town of Vassieux-en-Vercors ...
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Attack on Israel: Macron and Cameron urge de-escalation, Iran speaks of "legitimate defense"
spiegel.de/ausland/iran-hossein-amirabdollahian-nennt-angriff-auf-israel-legitime-verteidigung-a-0cb8b71a-5795-49c1-a218-a5c257421d74
Macron advocates a war economy that 'produces wealth': The French president was visiting the Eurenco ammunition powder plant near Bordeaux on Thursday ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/12/macron-advocates-a-war-economy-that-produces-wealth_6668228_7.html
Macron says EU must expand Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday the EU and its Western allies must expand ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/17/macron-says-eu-must-expand-iran-sanctions-after-attack-on-israel
Changes to the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris possible: The opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris was supposed to take place on the Seine ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/15/100-tage-vor-olympia-fallt-die-eroffnungsfeier-ins-wasser
Emmanuel Macron says Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony could be changed in case of terrorism threat
cnn.com/2024/04/16/sport/macron-olympic-opening-ceremony-terrorism-threat-spt-intl/
Attack near Paris: Fatal attack on 15-year-old - Pretrial detention for four young men
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/frankreich-toedlicher-angriff-auf-15-jaehrigen-haftbefehl-gegen-vier-junge-maenner-a-d12ac95e-7013-4ff2-926d-ff2dff8dc271
France to fine patients who miss medical appointments: France is to introduce a five euro ($5.50) penalty for people who fail to turn up for millions of ...
thelocal.fr/20240407/france-to-fine-patients-who-miss-medical-appointments
As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide on Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron has recognized France's failure to take decisive ... Show more #Rwanda #RwandaGenocide #france
Quick Glance: Survivor's Account of the Rwandan Genocide
- The 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide is approaching on April 6.
- Paul Rusesabagina shares his harrowing experiences after being released from prison.
- The 1994 genocide continues to shape the lives of many Rwandans.
- Rusesabagina emphasizes the importance of resilience and the power of words in the face of oppression.
"We are in the middle of World War III, but European leaders are denying reality, as in the time of Hitler"
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/interview/2024/04/10/7183469/
UK and France warn US ‘the world is watching’ on Ukraine aid: Foreign Secretary David Cameron visits Washington this week to help unlock aid for Ukraine.
politico.eu/article/uk-france-sejourne-cameron-warn-us-world-watching-ukraine-war-aid-putin/
Brigitte Macron television drama tells love story of president and wife: The romance between Brigitte Macron's romance with the teenage pupil who became the ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-18/brigitte-macron-television-drama-tells-love-story-of-president-and-wife
France, Egypt, Jordan jointly call for ‘unconditional’ Gaza cease-fire: Emmanuel Macron, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and King Abdullah seek end to “the catastrophic ...
politico.eu/article/france-egypt-jordan-leaders-call-for-unconditional-cease-fire/
Macron, Le Maire feud flares up amid France’s fiscal woes: The French president is agitated by his finance minister’s calls for drastic spending cuts ahead of ...
politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-bruno-le-maire-feud-public-finances/
Macron’s explosive home front in the Gaza war: France’s Gaza diplomacy is also about navigating France’s internal political and religious divisions ...
politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-strives-balancing-divided-muslim-jewish-french-communities-war-israel-gaza/
Will the Paris Games be drone safe?
Three and a half months before the start of the Olympics, concerns are growing that the anti-drone shield being put in ... Show more sports.yahoo.com/paris-olympics-anti-drone-system-004706613.html
French, UK troops swap guards to mark 120 years of friendship since Entente Cordiale
france24.com/en/europe/20240408-french-uk-troops-swap-guards-120-years-friendship-entente-cordiale
Another violent act in France: 15-year-old stabbed, police looking for perpetrator
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/frankreich-15-jaehriger-erstochen-polizei-sucht-taeter-a-8c0cb1a4-4061-4a0c-94c1-28486ce2ada5
Zelensky dismisses "Olympic truce" idea, says conflicts with Russia cannot be frozen - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/22/zelensky-dismisses-olympic-truce-idea-says-conflicts-with-russia-cannot-be-frozen/
France to raise 2024 deficit target to 5%-5.1% of GDP - Les Echos: France's finance ministry will raise its deficit target for 2024 to the equivalent of 5%-5 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/france-raise-2024-deficit-target-5-51-gdp-les-echos-2024-04-10/
France debates "active euthanasia": The French government has presented a bill that would make active euthanasia possible.
de.euronews.com/gesundheit/2024/04/11/frankreich-debattiert-uber-aktive-sterbehilfe
🔴🇫🇷 EXCLUSIVE - French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stéphane Séjourné speaks to #FRANCE24 about #France 's presence in Africa and the Middle East crisis ... Show more #TheInterview
#EXCLUSIVE 🔴: French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné spoke to FRANCE 24 and RFI about relations with Rwanda, France's military presence in Africa and the Gaza ... Show more #TheInterview www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-interview/20240408-interview-senegal-democratic-transition-positive-message-to-other-regimes-french-fm-st%C3%A9phane-s%C3%A9journ%C3%A9
Security stepped up for PSG-Barcelona Champions League match over terrorist 'threat'
france24.com/en/sport/20240409-security-stepped-up-for-psg-barcelona-champions-league-match-over-terrorist-threat
COMMENTARY: Former US President Donald Trump has been able to set the parameters of America’s foreign policy from outside the White House ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/france-what-le-pen-president-would-mean-eu-elections-national-rally/
Macron, Sunak agree to increase aid for Ukraine: U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held a call with French President Emmanuel Macron on April 8 and discussed ...
kyivindependent.com/macron-sunak-agree-to-strengthen-ukraines-assistance-delivering-more-military-aid/
Is South Africa ready for a change in government?: The ANC is unpopular, but the opposition is fractured
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/11/is-south-africa-ready-for-a-change-in-government
Macron recognises French WWII collaborationists in Resistance tribute: President Emmanuel Macron hailed the heroism of members of the World War Two Resistance ...
thelocal.fr/20240417/macron-recognises-french-wwii-collaborationists-in-resistance-tribute
UK and France call for increased aid to Ukraine: If Ukraine loses, we all lose: UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and his French counterpart Stéphane Séjourné ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450205/
How Macron changing minds of French citizens and partner states regarding assistance to Ukraine
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7183536/
France's Macron launches season of WWII commemorative events: French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute on Sunday to 44 Jewish children deported from an ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240407-france-macron-launches-season-wwii-commemorative-events
This will hurt: France braces for budget cuts: After decades of spending beyond its means, France must in coming weeks show how it will avoid a budget crunch ...
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I can't call on foreign troops to fight in Ukraine because of Russian hype – Zelenskyy
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/6/7450062/
French President and UK Prime Minister discuss increasing supplies of ammunition and air defence equipment to Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450324/
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