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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…

Aug 26 •

🇫🇷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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Aug 20 •

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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🇫🇷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…

Jul 27 •

🇫🇷 800,000 Sign Loi Duplomb Petition as Barnier and Dati Clash in Paris Snap Election

Public anger mounts over Duplomb pesticide law as France’s right fractures ahead of a high-stakes Paris by-election pitting Michel Barnier against…

Jul 20 •

🇪🇺 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…

Jul 17 •

🇫🇷 While I’m Away: Macron Snubs Farage, EU Crisis Deepens, Russia Targets France

Your favourite newsletter is going on holiday, but here are all of the articles from the week.

Jul 13 •

🇫🇷France is Russia’s “First Enemy in Europe”, Warns Military Chief in Rare Briefing

General Thierry Burkhard warns of a “lasting, close and dimensional threat” as France prepares to counter hybrid warfare theatres, with President Macron…

Jul 11 •

Dave and Julien talk European sovereignty, Trump's trade war, votes of confidence, and police raiding the far-right

Behind the headlines: defence ambitions, trade disputes, a fragile majority in the European Parliament, and the Rassemblement National gets raided by…

Jul 9 •

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🇬🇧Macron Snubs Farage During UK Visit - and He’s Right to Do So

French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting leaders with real political weight, not poll-chasing populists like Nigel Farage.

Jul 7 •

🇫🇷Le Pen’s Aircon Push, RN’s Legal Woes, Macron vs Iran, and a Youth Rebrand

As Marine Le Pen launches a campaign built on cool air, the RN faces fresh embezzlement charges, Macron warns Iran, and Macron’s youth wing rebrands…

Jul 6 •

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