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National 18 days ago

On tour in the Persian Gulf, Emmanuel Macron seeks a way out of soaring fuel prices

On Monday, the President of the Republic began a three-day trip to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar, with the ambition of…

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Economy Bilateral 18 days ago

After the urban violence in France, European leaders clash over immigration

DECIPHERING - Several decision-makers, including Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar, establish a link between the scenes of riots in France and…

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Economy National 18 days ago

Demonstrations in France: "as soon as there is a social problem", the European right "makes migration policies responsible"

After the scenes of chaos in several cities of France on the sidelines of the demonstrations of October 17, the traditional European allies of Paris…

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National 18 days ago

Emmanuel Macron sets sail in the Persian Gulf

ANALYSE - Le chef de l’État a entamé lundi au Koweït une tournée de 48 heures pour « sécuriser les approvisionnements énergétiques » de la France en…

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Bilateral 18 days ago

"There can also be a disaster in Germany – we are not far away from it"

« J'ai peur que quelque chose de mauvais nous arrive », déclare Wolfgang Büscher, porte-parole de « l'Arche », dans le contexte des émeutes en…

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Institutions National 18 days ago

The Guardian view on France’s protests: a polarised country is in a perilous political moment | Editorial

The scenes of social unrest and violence at the weekend are an ominous portent, ahead of elections which may deliver a far-right presidencyIn…

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National 18 days ago

First cities in France to impose curfews after violent excesses

À la suite de pillages et d'émeutes, des villes du nord de la France imposent des couvre-feux aux mineurs. Le gouvernement signale au moins 3000…

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National 18 days ago

Ben Jennings on the violent protests in France – cartoon

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National 18 days ago

Macron increasingly isolated amid unrest across France

Saturday’s violent protests and looting across France have deepened Macron’s political isolation, raising questions over his authority.

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Economy National 18 days ago

Ferocious criticism from all sides underlines Macron’s isolation

French president has compounded impression of arrogance with strategic errors – and consequences could be profoundEurope live – latest updatesThe…

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National 18 days ago

"Valve for instinctive discharges" – who is behind the violence on France's streets

Nach den eskalierten Demonstrationen in Frankreich werden Stück für Stück die Hintergründe deutlicher. Sie geben Anlass zur Sorge. Denn manche…

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National 18 days ago

After looting spree, France tells online resellers to crack down on traffic of stolen goods

The French government wants Vinted, Amazon, eBay, Meta and TikTok to work closely with police to stop the sale of stolen goods.

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Economy National 18 days ago

France protests escalate with riots, looting and 2,400 arrests – The Latest

Last weekend there were mass protests across France, with more than half a million people estimated to have been involved. The unrest included…

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National 18 days ago

Demonstrations in France: the underside of political recovery by Trump and J.D. Vance

US President Donald Trump and his Vice President J.D. Vance seek to portray the high school movement and the October 17 protests as the result of a…

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National 18 days ago

French prime minister orders localised curfews as state of emergency stays on the table

Following civil unrest, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has mandated local curfews in urban areas to protect citizens, while considering a…

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Economy National 19 days ago

Couple enjoy a drink as fires burn nearby amid Paris unrest – video

A couple were seen enjoying a drink near the Arc de Triomphe on Saturday, close to where some of the main rioting took place in central Paris. Flames…

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Culture and heritage National 19 days ago

Protesters block access to Louvre Museum in Paris

Des manifestants ont bloqué les entrées du Louvre à Paris lundi, alors que les tensions restent vives après un week-end de protestations,…

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Culture and heritage National 19 days ago

Protesters block entrances to Paris’s Louvre museum

Demonstrators blocked the entrances to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as tensions remained high following a weekend of protests, clashes and looting…

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Bilateral 19 days ago

“What started as a legitimate protest has been hijacked by forces from the extreme left”

Yannick Bury (CDU), chairman of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly, warns against a spillover of the riots from France to Germany: "We must not…

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Economy National 19 days ago

New Chinese brands drive curiosity at the Mondial de l'Auto car show in Paris

Half a million visitors flocked to Paris for the Mondial de l'Auto, with the presence of new Chinese brands drawing large crowds of curious European…

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National 19 days ago

Violence in France: "There was an intention to destroy, smash, kill"

Frankreichs Bürgermeister berichten von gestürmten Rathäusern, geplünderten Geschäften und bedrohten Bediensteten. Der Regierung in Paris werfen sie…

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National 19 days ago

French PM orders ‘localized’ curfews in response to looting and unrest

The government faces criticism it failed to adequately prepare for the violence that played out alongside mass protests.

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National 19 days ago

"The French left-wing extremists are trying to take the violence to the streets"

After the riots in France, CDU politician Roland Theis defended the harsh approach of the local authorities. Originally peaceful protests had been…

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Economy National 19 days ago

Riots in France: new ammunition for the European far right

L'immigration, les frontières et l'autorité de l'État sont au cœur des retombées politiques The post Émeutes en France : de nouvelles munitions pour…

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