Emmanuel Macron

France: Thousands of left-wing anti-Macron protesters on the streets – 2024-09-08 01:51:05

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France: Thousands of left-wing anti-Macron protesters on the streets – 2024-09-08 01:51:05

Thousands of left-wing voters rallied in France today against the “coup” of President Emmanuel Macron, who finally appointed a centre-right prime minister, Michel Barnier, nearly two months after July’s parliamentary elections. “Rejection of democracy”, “the French did not vote for this”, “he (Macron) should resign”: dissatisfaction, indignation and anger dominated the processions formed by the … Read more

Protest against the “coup”: 150 rallies against Macron

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Protest against the “coup”: 150 rallies against Macron

This Saturday, a large wave of protest is forming across France – and not without reason. The left is on the barricades, supported by student associations and other organizations. The spark that ignited these political protests is the appointment of Michel Barnier as the new Prime Minister by President Emmanuel Macron. It is not just … Read more

Michel Barnier: Who is the new (and oldest) prime minister of France – 2024-09-07 00:49:57

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Michel Barnier: Who is the new (and oldest) prime minister of France – 2024-09-07 00:49:57

Emmanuel Macron puts an end to the political thriller appointing Michel Barnier as prime minister of Franceafter many days of fruitless consultations. Emmanuel Macron asked Michel Barnier to “form a unity government that will serve the country and the French people”. According to the Elysee, the French president ensured that the next government “meets the … Read more

France: What Barnier’s choice means and the challenges he will face – 2024-09-06 18:17:47

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France: What Barnier’s choice means and the challenges he will face – 2024-09-06 18:17:47

French President Emmanuel Macron today appointed center-right Michel Barnier as prime minister, the Elysee announced, 60 days after early parliamentary elections elected a National Assembly without a majority. But who is Michel Barnier and what are the challenges he will be asked to face? The 73-year-old Mr. Barnier led the EU talks. with Britain for … Read more

Michel Barnier, new Prime Minister of France

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Michel Barnier, new Prime Minister of France

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday appointed former minister and European Commissioner Michel Barnier, a member of the conservative political family, as his new prime minister, following a succession of rounds of consultations marked by a lack of consensus. In a statement, the Elysée Palace acknowledged that it had been “an unprecedented round of consultations” … Read more

Macron ruled out the possibility of forming a government from the left – 2024-08-29 00:40:38

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Macron ruled out the possibility of forming a government from the left – 2024-08-29 00:40:38

French President Emmanuel Macron today ruled out the choice of a left-wing government, in the name of “institutional stability” and announced that from tomorrow Tuesday he will hold new consultations “with party leaders” and other “personalities”, according to the announcement of the Palace of the Elysees. Macron urged socialists, communists and environmentalists to “cooperate with … Read more

France: Why the prime minister’s time is late – What names are heard, the favorite – 2024-08-28 13:11:40

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France: Why the prime minister’s time is late – What names are heard, the favorite – 2024-08-28 13:11:40

Every year at this time in France, the expression “la rentrée” (the return) is activated from the summer holidays, which refers to the return of students to school, the return of the government to its work and the new crop of literary books. This year politics in France returned last week when the president Emmanuel … Read more

Censoring a government led by a left-wing personality but not NFP? The PS is divided

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Censoring a government led by a left-wing personality but not NFP? The PS is divided

It was the minority currents that led the revolt. The PS was divided once again on Tuesday during a national office where these currents demanded not to automatically censure a government that would be led by a left-wing personality outside the New Popular Front. While the First Secretary of the Socialist Party Olivier Faure stated … Read more

Telegram CEO Arrested in France, Macron refuses to be linked to political issues

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Telegram CEO Arrested in France, Macron refuses to be linked to political issues

Jakarta – President of France, Emmanuel Macronhe spoke out after Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested at Paris airport. Macrov denied that Durov’s arrest was related to political issues. “This is not a political decision at all. The decision is up to the judge,” Macron was quoted as saying AFPTuesday (27/8/2024). Durov was arrested in … Read more