Over 100,000 protest in France against new prime minister: More than 100,000 left-wing demonstrators rallied across France on Saturday (7 September) to protest ...
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Over 100,000 protest in France against new prime minister
Quick Glance: Protests Erupt Over Michel Barnier's PM Appointment
  • Protests occurred in Nantes against Michel Barnier's appointment as prime minister by President Macron.

  • The left-wing opposition is upset over the rejection of their candidate Lucie Castets and is calling for nationwide mobilizations.

  • Barnier indicated his willingness to include ministers from various political backgrounds, including the left.

  • Without support from National Rally, Barnier may struggle to secure a parliamentary majority.
EU: Ursula von der Leyen presents new commission: Von der Leyen presents her new EU commission for the second time. The commissioners are more conservative ...
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EU: Ursula von der Leyen presents new commission
Quick Glance: First Vice President of EU Commission from Meloni's Party
  • Raffaele Fitto from Fratelli d'Italia is set to become Vice President of the EU Commission.

  • He will be responsible as Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, overseeing the European Social Fund and regional development.

  • Fitto is viewed as controversial due to his affiliation with the right-wing party, prompting resistance in Parliament.

  • Ursula von der Leyen aims for the new Commission to commence its work on November 1.
What to expect from Paris parade for Olympians and Paralympians: French Olympic and Paralympic athletes are to be honoured this weekend with a parade on Paris’s ...
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What to expect from Paris parade for Olympians and Paralympians
Quick Glance: Excitement and Tensions: The Paris Olympic Games
  • Paris witnessed a captivating distraction with the Olympics, featuring innovative reimaginings and emotional moments.

  • President Emmanuel Macron aligned himself with the successes of French athletes as France maintained stability during the Olympics.

  • Despite political and social tensions, France projected unity and prestige through sport as a tool of soft power.

  • The Paris Olympics were marred by cultural and political controversies challenging the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Are Macron's days numbered? His opponent Le Pen is waiting in the wings: Marine Le Pen has never made a secret of her dislike of the president ...
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Are Macron's days numbered? His opponent Le Pen is waiting in the ...
Stéphane Séjourné’s nomination brings key Macron ally to European Commission: Stéphane Séjourné, one of President Emmanuel Macron’s closest confidants ...
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Stéphane Séjourné’s nomination brings key Macron ally to European ...
Macron makes rare appearance with ex-PM and Élysée hopeful Edouard Philippe: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday made a rare public appearance with his ...
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Macron makes rare appearance with ex-PM and Élysée hopeful Edouard ...
France throws final party for Olympic Games with spectacular sporting parade, concert
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France throws final party for Olympic Games with spectacular sporting ...
French far right slams Macron’s submission to von der Leyen after Breton exit: The National Rally swiftly accused Macron of taking his orders from Brussels.
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French far right slams Macron’s submission to von der Leyen after Breton ...
Brigitte Macron: Two women guilty of slander over gender claims: Brigitte Macron sued the two women who falsely claimed in 2021 that she was transgender.
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Brigitte Macron: Two women guilty of slander over gender claims
Women ordered to pay Brigitte Macron €8,000 after spreading transphobic rumors about French first lady
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Women ordered to pay Brigitte Macron €8,000 after spreading transphobic ...
Not-so-well-liked: Who are Europe's most unpopular leaders? : German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's approval rating has hit a new low of just 18% ...
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Not-so-well-liked: Who are Europe's most unpopular leaders?
France: Mass protests against Macron's "coup": On Saturday, more than 100,000 French people demonstrated against the appointment of Barnier as head of ...
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France: Mass protests against Macron's
'I love you but I'm leaving' - Long-serving Macron finance minister quits French politics
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'I love you but I'm leaving' - Long-serving Macron finance minister quits ...
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled her nominated team of European Commissioners and the policy areas she will ask them to steer over the next ... Show more
France: Tens of thousands demonstrate against Prime Minister Barnier: French President Macron has appointed the conservative Michel Barnier as the new Prime ...
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France: Tens of thousands demonstrate against Prime Minister Barnier
Nuclear power in France: New reactor in on-off operation: A new EPR type nuclear power plant has gone into operation in France. So far, however ...
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Nuclear power in France: New reactor in on-off operation
The Take: Has Macron become an authoritarian president?: How Emmanuel Macron’s leadership is changing France.
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The Take: Has Macron become an authoritarian president?
Fractures in New Caledonia’s Independence Movement Widen, Uncertainty Reigns: The island’s future hangs in the balance as internal turmoil dovetails with the ...
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Fractures in New Caledonia’s Independence Movement Widen, Uncertainty ...
Quick Glance: Fractures in New Caledonia’s Independence Movement Widen
  • The independence movement in New Caledonia faces significant internal conflict, jeopardizing the island's future.

  • Daniel Goa, president of the Union Calédonienne, demanded immediate sovereignty, proposing September 24, 2024, as a potential independence date.

  • The ousting of Roch Wamytan as Congress president has diminished trust in the independence movement, leading to further fragmentation.

  • The French government is currently incapacitated, exacerbating the economic and social crises on the island and challenging independence efforts.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested on Aug. 24 after stepping off a plane in Paris. Here's a closer look at what led up to that moment 👇
Quick Glance: Challenges of Free Speech in the Digital Age
  • Tensions between free speech absolutism and legal standards were highlighted by the arrest of Pavel Durov in France and the shutdown of X in Brazil.

  • Elon Musk expressed fury over Brazil's Supreme Court decision to close X, labeling the actions as censorship while the court held X accountable for promoting hate speech.

  • The European Commission has targeted X under the new Digital Services Act, accusing it of breaching EU laws, potentially leading to significant fines or a ban.

  • The current landscape indicates that absolute free speech in the digital realm can lead to commercial vulnerability, as platforms face increasing accountability for the content they host.
New French PM Michel Barnier has the task of forming a government that reflects the fractured nature of the country's politics. It won't be easy ... Show more

French PM Barnier needs 4 types of ministers if he’s going to survive – POLITICO
Macron’s Trial by Fire | by Hugo Drochon - Project Syndicate: Hugo Drochon reflects on the French president's efforts to maintain control after a painful ...
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Macron’s Trial by Fire | by Hugo Drochon - Project Syndicate
This week, French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to break an almost two-month political deadlock by appointing Michel Barnier as prime minister ... Show more

Michel Barnier: Everything you need to know about the new French PM’s conservative politics – POLITICO
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen reveals EU's new top line-up
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European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen reveals EU's new top ...
Michel Barnier’s new secret EU mission: Can the former chief Brexit negotiator, now France’s prime minister, grease the wheels on budget talks with Brussels?
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Michel Barnier’s new secret EU mission
12 dead after migrant boat in English Channel capsizes: A boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized in the English Channel off the coast of northern France ...
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12 dead after migrant boat in English Channel capsizes
Quick Glance: Tragedy in the Channel: Capsized Boat Rescue Efforts
  • A small boat capsized in the English Channel, resulting in at least five fatalities.

  • The French coastguard launched a major rescue operation, successfully saving over 50 individuals.

  • Increasing overcrowding in boats used by smugglers is leading to heightened risks for migrants.

  • The Illegal Migration Act in the UK bars asylum claims for those arriving by small boat since July 20, 2023.
100,000+ People Across France March to Decry Macron's 'Denial of Democracy': "Expressing one's vote will be useless as long as Macron is in power ...
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100,000+ People Across France March to Decry Macron's 'Denial of ...
'How can I worry about people going through a serious divorce?': McKenzie fires back at Malema again
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'How can I worry about people going through a serious divorce?': ...
Quick Glance: Parliament Clash: Malema and McKenzie Face Off
  • A heated debate erupted in parliament when Minister Gayton McKenzie was called a 'pantiti' by EFF members.

  • The altercation began with McKenzie criticizing the progressive caucus during a session on the government of national unity.

  • Julius Malema defended the term 'pantiti' for McKenzie, refusing to withdraw his statement despite being asked.

  • In response, McKenzie highlighted his electoral success in the Western Cape, contrasting it with the EFF's position.
Comment: Macron is turning from a strong man in Europe into a "lame duck": France's president has gambled away his political capital in just a few months ...
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Comment: Macron is turning from a strong man in Europe into a
At least twelve people have died in the capsizing of a refugee boat in the English Channel. Two people are missing and others have been injured ... Show more
COMMENTARY: For now, Marine Le Pen is poised to tolerate new French PM Michel Barnier — so long as he pursues policies that address her party's priorities ... Show more

Le Pen’s dilemma: Tolerate Barnier or unleash the dogs – POLITICO
Michel Barnier becomes Prime Minister of France: Dismantling of democracy: A government mandate given by the sovereign to the left-wing Popular Front in the ...
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Michel Barnier becomes Prime Minister of France: Dismantling of democracy
The three potential Prime ministers Macron isn’t sure he wants: Over a week into consultations, French President Emmanuel Macron has yet to settle on a future ...
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The three potential Prime ministers Macron isn’t sure he wants
Quick Glance: Macron Engages with Former Leaders and PM Candidates
  • Emmanuel Macron met with former presidents Sarkozy and Hollande, along with potential prime ministers Cazeneuve and Bertrand.

  • Cazeneuve is viewed as a strong candidate willing to take on the role to stabilize the political and economic situation.

  • The nomination of a new prime minister is urgent due to the upcoming deadline for the 2025 budget proposal.

  • The political landscape is divided, necessitating consensus for governing amidst the country's deficits and debt issues.
On the Agenda: What’s happening in France this week: France is still holding out for an actual government but, while we wait, there’s a decisive early step in ...
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On the Agenda: What’s happening in France this week
‘No friend of the UK’: Brexiteers aghast at return of old foe Michel Barnier: Shock nomination as Emmanuel Macron’s prime minister has riled up Nigel Farage and ...
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‘No friend of the UK’: Brexiteers aghast at return of old foe Michel ...
After months of controversy and waiting, Ursula von der Leyen has finally revealed her new team of European commissioners. As the dust settles on her choices ... Show more

5 takeaways on Ursula von der Leyen’s new Commission – POLITICO
France: France's new head of government hints at a shift to the right: French President Macron has appointed the conservative Barnier as the new Prime ...
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France: France's new head of government hints at a shift to the right
Impeachment proceedings against France's Macron pass first hurdle: The bureau of France's National Assembly has validated an impeachment procedure brought by ...
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Impeachment proceedings against France's Macron pass first hurdle
France's new PM says to form government 'next week': France will have a new government "next week", recently installed conservative Prime Minister ...
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France's new PM says to form government 'next week'
🇫🇷 Two months after snap #parliamentary elections that threw #France into political turmoil, tens of thousands of left-wing #protesters rallied in central #Paris on Saturday in ... Show more

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Le Pen urges Macron to hold referendum on key issues amid political instability: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday urged President Emmanuel Macron ...
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Le Pen urges Macron to hold referendum on key issues amid political ...
Tariq Ali on U.S. & U.K. Arming Israel’s War on Gaza, Pakistan Protests & Macron’s Embrace of the Right
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Tariq Ali on U.S. & U.K. Arming Israel’s War on Gaza, Pakistan Protests & ...
Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as PM: Thousands take to streets across France to protest President Macron’s decision to appoint ...
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Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as PM
Quick Glance: Protests Erupt in France Over Barnier's PM Appointment
  • Thousands protested nationwide against President Macron's appointment of Michel Barnier as prime minister.

  • The left accused Macron of election manipulation by choosing Barnier over the leading candidate of the New Popular Front.

  • Barnier faces significant challenges in implementing reforms and managing the 2025 budget amid pressure from the European Commission.

  • Surveys indicate that 74% of French citizens believe Macron ignored election results, with 55% thinking he stole them.
🗼 🥇 🇫🇷 The #ClosingCeremony for the #Paris2024 #ParalympicGames kicked off with pomp and grandeur at the French capital's #StadedeFrance , serenaded by a musical performance by French singer #Santa ... Show more
Demonstrations against Barnier: Macron's new prime minister stirs up anger among leftists
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Demonstrations against Barnier: Macron's new prime minister stirs up ...
🇫🇷 New French Prime Minister Michel #Barnier on Friday pledged he would work independently from President Emmanuel #Macron but signalled he would defend some of the ... Show more
France: Thousands rally against Barnier's appointment as PM: Many French citizens are angry that Emmanuel Macron appointed a veteran Conservative as his next ...
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France: Thousands rally against Barnier's appointment as PM
Brigitte Macron to appear in Netflix hit show ‘Emily in Paris’: Lily Collins exults over French first lady’s cameo role.
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Brigitte Macron to appear in Netflix hit show ‘Emily in Paris’
Michel Barnier named French Prime Minister by Emmanuel Macron: Former EU commissioner's immediate task will be to submit a draft 2025 budget before October 1
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Michel Barnier named French Prime Minister by Emmanuel Macron
Macron and ex-PM Philippe honour bloody liberation of French port: Emmanuel Macron and former prime minister Edouard Philippe, who hopes to succeed the French ...
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Macron and ex-PM Philippe honour bloody liberation of French port
Thierry Breton resigns and accuses von der Leyen of dubious leadership style: EU Commissioner Breton quits because von der Leyen does not want him in the next ...
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Thierry Breton resigns and accuses von der Leyen of dubious leadership ...
French PM Barnier promises to form new government next week: French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Wednesday that he will name his government next week ...
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French PM Barnier promises to form new government next week
France: Will repression lead to more deaths in the English Channel?: Following the latest refugee drama in a boat accident off the coast of northern France ...
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France: Will repression lead to more deaths in the English Channel?
Le Pen denies playing a part in Macron's choice of Barnier as French PM
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Le Pen denies playing a part in Macron's choice of Barnier as French PM
France’s Le Pen says she will let new Prime Minister Barnier do his job: “We don’t wish to cause obstructions,” Le Pen says in interview with La Tribune.
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France’s Le Pen says she will let new Prime Minister Barnier do his job
French PM Barnier says government will be open to members outside my political camp
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French PM Barnier says government will be open to members outside my ...