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France's Macron, Seeking 5th PM In Less Than 2 Years, Is Running Out Of Options
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a fifth prime minister in less than two years to tackle the country's debt problems and there are no obvious candidates with a decent chance of success.
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French Government Ousted After Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote
The French parliament ousted the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday after just nine months in office, with his administration losing the confidence vote he called by a large margin.
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Explained: What You Need To Know About France's Political Crisis
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faces a confidence vote on Monday, which he is expected to lose, plunging the euro zone's second largest economy deeper into political crisis.
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Canada Joins UK, France To Recognise Palestinian State: What This Means
Canada will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.
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Hungary Pride March Wins Backing Of Some Foreign Embassies, But Not US
Britain, France and Germany and 30 other countries expressed support for Hungary's LGBTQ community and a Budapest Pride march on June 28.
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Trump Says Conviction Of France's Far Right Leader Is "Big Deal", Similar to His Case
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's conviction and resulting prohibition from running in the 2027 presidential election was a "very big deal."
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Toy Train, Alphabet Set: PM Modi's Gifts For US Veep JD Vance's Children
During his visit to France for the AI Action Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted an eco-friendly wooden alphabet set to Mirabel Rose Vance, daughter of US Vice President JD Vance.
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Former French Far-Right Leader Jean-Marie Le Pen Dies Aged 96
Le Pen shook the French political establishment when he unexpectedly reached the presidential election run-off vote against Jacques Chirac in 2002, with his pugnacious mix of populism and charisma.
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French President Macron Accuses Elon Musk Of Meddling In Europe Elections
French President Emmanuel Macron has lambasted Elon Musk for his involvement in European politics, accusing the tech mogul of intervening directly in elections across the continent, including next month's snap federal polls in Germany.
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On New Year, France's Macron Admits Calling Early Elections Backfired
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he recognised that his decision to call early parliamentary elections in June had created more political instability in the country, in a rare moment of contrition.
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French Far-Left Calls For President Macron's Resignation After No-Confidence Vote
France's hard left on Wednesday urged President Emmanuel Macron to resign and hold early presidential elections after lawmakers voted to oust the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
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France Sees 'Window' To End Wars In Gaza, Lebanon After Donald Trump's Victory
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday in Jerusalem he saw prospects for ending Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon after Donald Trump was elected US president.
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France's Allies Relieved By Le Pen Loss But Worry About Messy Coalition
Many of France's allies breathed a sigh of relief that the worst was averted as Marine Le Pen's far-right failed to win a snap election on Sunday but they noted that a messy coalition from a hung parliament could also pose headaches for Europe.
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Key Figures To Know In France's Left-Wing New Popular Front Bloc
France's left-wing New Popular Front, an alliance of parties hastily assembled after President Emmanuel Macron called a surprise snap parliamentary election, looked set to score a shock win in Sunday's vote over the far right and the ruling centrists
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Disaster Averted But Emmanuel Macron Still Faces Big Challenge Ahead
Emmanuel Macron's centrist forces performed more strongly than expected in the legislative elections, projected to come in second behind the resurgent left, with the far right that won the first round on June 30 in only third place.
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France's Macron, Seeking 5th PM In Less Than 2 Years, Is Running Out Of Options
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a fifth prime minister in less than two years to tackle the country's debt problems and there are no obvious candidates with a decent chance of success.
-
French Government Ousted After Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote
The French parliament ousted the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday after just nine months in office, with his administration losing the confidence vote he called by a large margin.
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Explained: What You Need To Know About France's Political Crisis
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faces a confidence vote on Monday, which he is expected to lose, plunging the euro zone's second largest economy deeper into political crisis.
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Canada Joins UK, France To Recognise Palestinian State: What This Means
Canada will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.
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Hungary Pride March Wins Backing Of Some Foreign Embassies, But Not US
Britain, France and Germany and 30 other countries expressed support for Hungary's LGBTQ community and a Budapest Pride march on June 28.
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Trump Says Conviction Of France's Far Right Leader Is "Big Deal", Similar to His Case
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's conviction and resulting prohibition from running in the 2027 presidential election was a "very big deal."
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Toy Train, Alphabet Set: PM Modi's Gifts For US Veep JD Vance's Children
During his visit to France for the AI Action Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted an eco-friendly wooden alphabet set to Mirabel Rose Vance, daughter of US Vice President JD Vance.
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Former French Far-Right Leader Jean-Marie Le Pen Dies Aged 96
Le Pen shook the French political establishment when he unexpectedly reached the presidential election run-off vote against Jacques Chirac in 2002, with his pugnacious mix of populism and charisma.
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French President Macron Accuses Elon Musk Of Meddling In Europe Elections
French President Emmanuel Macron has lambasted Elon Musk for his involvement in European politics, accusing the tech mogul of intervening directly in elections across the continent, including next month's snap federal polls in Germany.
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On New Year, France's Macron Admits Calling Early Elections Backfired
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he recognised that his decision to call early parliamentary elections in June had created more political instability in the country, in a rare moment of contrition.
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French Far-Left Calls For President Macron's Resignation After No-Confidence Vote
France's hard left on Wednesday urged President Emmanuel Macron to resign and hold early presidential elections after lawmakers voted to oust the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
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France Sees 'Window' To End Wars In Gaza, Lebanon After Donald Trump's Victory
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday in Jerusalem he saw prospects for ending Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon after Donald Trump was elected US president.
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France's Allies Relieved By Le Pen Loss But Worry About Messy Coalition
Many of France's allies breathed a sigh of relief that the worst was averted as Marine Le Pen's far-right failed to win a snap election on Sunday but they noted that a messy coalition from a hung parliament could also pose headaches for Europe.
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Key Figures To Know In France's Left-Wing New Popular Front Bloc
France's left-wing New Popular Front, an alliance of parties hastily assembled after President Emmanuel Macron called a surprise snap parliamentary election, looked set to score a shock win in Sunday's vote over the far right and the ruling centrists
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Disaster Averted But Emmanuel Macron Still Faces Big Challenge Ahead
Emmanuel Macron's centrist forces performed more strongly than expected in the legislative elections, projected to come in second behind the resurgent left, with the far right that won the first round on June 30 in only third place.
