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🇫🇷Lecornu Replaces Bayrou, Fitch Downgrades France, and RN Plans Le Pen Amnesty Law
Sébastien Lecornu becomes France’s new Prime Minister after François Bayrou’s fall, Fitch cuts the nation’s credit rating, and the Rassemblement…
Sep 14
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Julien Hoez
16
2
🇪🇺Ursula von der Leyen's State of the European Union Speech (Transcript)
The annual 'State of the European Union' speech took place on Wednesday 10 September, but what did European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
Sep 10
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Julien Hoez
22
4
🇫🇷France on Edge: RN Surges in Polls, Bayrou set to fall, and Macron Braces for September Showdown
Le Pen’s Rassemblement National leads with 31.5%, Bayrou’s premiership to collapse, a general strike looms on 10 September, and Macron fights to hold…
Sep 7
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Julien Hoez
19
4
August 2025
🇫🇷La rentrée politique: Socialists eye Matignon as Dati plots for Paris
Bayrou faces a confidence vote, the Parti Socialiste claims it is “ready to govern”, and Rachida Dati trades parliamentary ambition for a mayoral gamble…
Aug 31
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Julien Hoez
8
3
🇫🇷 Macron Responds to Netanyahu: France Rejects Gaza Reoccupation and Calls for Lasting Peace
Emmanuel Macron has responded to Netanyahu’s inflammatory letter, denouncing antisemitism and Gaza’s reoccupation while urging a two-state solution as…
Aug 26
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Julien Hoez
27
3
🇫🇷France Summons U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner Over Antisemitism and Palestine Recognition Dispute
Analysis: Charles Kushner’s attack on Emmanuel Macron over antisemitism and his recognition of Palestine has sparked a rare diplomatic clash between…
Aug 25
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Julien Hoez
29
6
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Aug 20
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Julien Hoez
2
Zelenskyy Leads Team Europe in Washington to Fight for Ukraine’s Future
With Donald Trump pressing for a deal after talks with Putin, Europe’s leaders have rallied behind Zelenskyy, joining him in Washington to defend…
Aug 18
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Julien Hoez
30
5
The Alaska Summit: Trump fails. Putin struts. Ukrainians die.
The Alaska summit saw Trump fail to deliver peace, Putin gain prestige and time, and Ukraine sidelined as civilians endured bombardment.
Aug 16
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Julien Hoez
22
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🇪🇺Donald Trumps extortion racket comes back for Von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen gave Trump $1.35 trillion in trade and energy concessions to avoid a tariff war. Now he wants more, and threatens 35% tariffs if we…
Aug 5
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Julien Hoez
25
11
July 2025
🇪🇺Europe Must Stop Paying Tribute to Washington
The EU’s $1.35 trillion trade and energy concessions to Donald Trump cement Europe’s junior‑partner status. Unless leaders endure short‑term pain, they…
Jul 31
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Julien Hoez
28
7
Von Der Leyen Surrendered the EU to Trump? What now?
EU–US deal sparks backlash: Did Ursula von der Leyen surrender and hand Trump a strategic victory, and what options remain for Europe?
Jul 29
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Julien Hoez
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Dave Keating
11
1
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