France’s finances are in turmoil. Here’s how it came to this
France’s finances and politics are in turmoil. President Emmanuel Macron has just appointed a new prime minister —…
Macron appoints Defense Minister Lecornu as France’s latest prime minister
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as new prime minister…
Protesters block roads and set blazes in France amid police tear gas
PARIS (AP) — Protesters blocked roads, lit blazes and were met with volleys of tear gas on Wednesday…
French police arrest nearly 200 as ‘Block Everything’ protests paralyse the country
ADVERTISEMENT French police arrested more than 200 people Wednesday as “Block Everything” (“Bloquons tout”) protesters attempted to paralyse…
France’s new PM Lecornu faces baptism of fire with nationwide protests – POLITICO
While comparisons have been drawn between “Block Everything” and the Yellow Jackets, an analysis by the Jean Jaurès…
Macron appoints Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as France’s latest prime minister
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as new prime minister…
Macron chooses Lecornu as French PM – POLITICO
“The president of the Republic is convinced that, on this basis, an agreement between the political forces is…
Macron inches closer to tapping Lecornu as prime minister – POLITICO
While Lecornu, an early Macron ally who has survived several government reshuffles, has been mooted as a prime…
French government collapses as parliament ousts second PM in nine months – The Journal
French government collapses as parliament ousts second PM in nine months The JournalEmmanuel Macron will now have to find…
Government downfall tests Macron like never before – POLITICO
In reality, though, the risks of failure are high. Laurent Wauquiez, Les Républicains’ parliamentary leader, warned on Monday…
France’s government collapses with Prime Minister François Bayrou ousted in a confidence vote
Legislators toppled France’s government in a confidence vote on Monday, a new crisis for Europe’s second-largest economy that…
Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine, particularly while its invasion was…