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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…
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Julien Hoez
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🇪🇺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…
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Julien Hoez
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🇫🇷 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…
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Julien Hoez
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🇫🇷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…
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Julien Hoez
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Julien Hoez
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…
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Julien Hoez
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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.
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Julien Hoez
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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…
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Julien Hoez
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🇪🇺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…
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Julien Hoez
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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?
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Julien Hoez
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Dave Keating
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🇫🇷Macron to Recognise Palestine, Dati Faces Corruption Trial, and French Army Chief Steps Down
France takes a historic step on Palestine, political scandal rocks Paris, and a major change in the French armed forces - plus 50% off French Dispatch…
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Julien Hoez
🇪🇺 Why the EU Can’t Afford to Let the Mercosur Trade Deal Fail
Opinion - In a world tilting toward protectionism and geopolitical uncertainty, Europe must seize the rare opportunity for meaningful partnership with…
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Gabriel Cohen
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