5 takeaways from France’s local elections – POLITICO
The prime example is the northern city of Lille, where the France Unbowed candidate was by one projection…
Far right strong in south, Socialist ahead in Paris – POLITICO
PARIS — Polls have closed in the first round of elections in France that will see voters across…
I won’t run for president wearing an ankle bracelet – POLITICO
But Le Pen said she wouldn’t campaign if that were the case. “You can’t campaign under these conditions,”…
Kushner’s phone call cools France-US diplomatic row — for now – POLITICO
After Kushner’s no-show, Barrot said in an interview Tuesday that he had requested the American envoy be barred from meeting…
US ambassador to France fails to show up for diplomatic summons – POLITICO
The U.S. embassy did not immediately respond to POLITICO’s request for comment. Kushner found himself in hot water…
Macron announces pick for new budget minister – POLITICO
PARIS — Emmanuel Macron has picked 33-year-old David Amiel to become France’s new budget minister, the French presidency…
Meloni hits back at Macron in spat over killing of French far-right activist – POLITICO
The two leaders have fought on topics spanning migration to abortion during a terminally uneasy relationship, but are…
Likely French presidential candidate Mélenchon under fire after activist beaten to death – POLITICO
Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon said France Unbowed had a “moral responsibility” for fostering a “climate of violence.” During…
Germany shoots down Macron’s Eurobonds proposal – POLITICO
“We think that, in view of the agenda [at the EU leaders summit], this distracts a little from…
Former French minister Lang quits plum job over Epstein ties – POLITICO
Caroline Lang was also to inherit $5 million in Epstein’s will, according to Mediapart. Caroline Lang told the…
Le Pen’s fighting spirit fades as presidential dream slips away – POLITICO
The dour pessimism in those and similar comments is striking coming from a leader who had vowed to fight what she framed…
Prosecutors seek to uphold 5-year electoral ban on Marine Le Pen – POLITICO
In an unexpected twist, however, prosecutors did not insist that the ban should be immediately implemented. This could…