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Zelensky's strong support is being eroded

Zelensky's strong support is being eroded

Sat 20 Jul 2024 19:27 CEST

When Ukraine stood up to the Russian large-scale invasion, the support for Volodymyr Zelenskyj was rock-solid. When the country has become more pressured, it has affected its president

Speaker re-elected in turbulent French parliament

Speaker re-elected in turbulent French parliament

Thu 18 Jul 2024 17:42 CEST

Yaël Braun-Pivet from President Emmanuel Macron's party Together has been re-elected as Speaker of the French National Assembly.

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Thu 18 Jul 2024 08:49 CEST

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to restore the relationship with the EU during a top meeting with a number of European leaders outside Oxford.

Macron approves government's resignation

Macron approves government's resignation

Tue 16 Jul 2024 17:07 CEST

France's president Emmanuel Macron has accepted the government's resignation. The same set of ministers will, however, lead a transitional government

Ingen ny regering i sikte i Frankrike

Ingen ny regering i sikte i Frankrike

Mon 15 Jul 2024 12:34 CEST

Over a week after the French presidential election, the future is still uncertain about who will become the country's new prime minister. Attempts to find a candidate for the post fail again and again

Politicians took the plunge in the Seine

Politicians took the plunge in the Seine

Sat 13 Jul 2024 11:25 CEST

Now French politicians are showing that it is possible to Olympic swim in the Seine, which has been heavily polluted for many years. On Saturday, French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra took a swim in the river, where the Olympic marathon swimming events will be decided

The French attacking star: "Our words carry weight"

The French attacking star: "Our words carry weight"

Fri 12 Jul 2024 05:35 CEST

Sports stars' words have significance, says Kadidiatou Diani. Tonight, the French attacking ace wants to defeat Sweden and send a politically divided nation to the European Championship

French union leader calls for support strike for the left

French union leader calls for support strike for the left

Thu 11 Jul 2024 20:13 CEST

Macron calls for broad coalition

Macron calls for broad coalition

Wed 10 Jul 2024 18:58 CEST

There is still a deadlock in French politics after the country's polarized parliamentary elections. The man behind the new election, President Emmanuel Macron, is now calling for negotiations across bloc boundaries

Turbulence before the Olympics: "Uncertainty without Precedent"

Turbulence before the Olympics: "Uncertainty without Precedent"

Tue 9 Jul 2024 10:49 CEST

With barely three weeks left until the OS in Paris, France is thrown into an uncertain political situation. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has therefore offered to stay on until after the games

The Market Relieved - Counts on French Compromise

The Market Relieved - Counts on French Compromise

Mon 8 Jul 2024 11:30 CEST

The euro is strengthened slightly and risk premiums are dampened on French bond yields, while the Paris stock exchange turns upwards. The market is cautiously positive after the weekend's election in France

Uncertainty in France after Leftist Upset in Election

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Uncertainty in France after Leftist Upset in Election

Mon 8 Jul 2024 05:42 CEST

The Left pulled off an upset and became the largest party in the French parliamentary election, while the president's center alliance defeated the far-right. However, none of the blocs won a majority of their own, which paves the way for a difficult-to-govern situation unless new alliances take shape

Turmoil in Paris after French election

Turmoil in Paris after French election

Mon 8 Jul 2024 00:30 CEST

Masked demonstrators have clashed with police in central Paris after the polling stations closed in France.

Upset for the French Left

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Upset for the French Left

Sun 7 Jul 2024 12:55 CEST

The Left Alliance New People's Front (NFP) is in a narrow lead in the French election, according to exit polls. President Emmanuel Macron's center alliance Ensemble appears to receive the second most votes

Left-wing Sensation in French Election – Attal to Resign

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Left-wing Sensation in French Election – Attal to Resign

Sun 7 Jul 2024 08:57 CEST

It will be a sensational victory for the French left, according to exit polls. The country's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who belongs to the center alliance Ensemble, which will be the second largest, will submit his resignation

Now France's future is being decided – but he's boycotting

Now France's future is being decided – but he's boycotting

Sun 7 Jul 2024 06:01 CEST

It's time for the second round in the French parliamentary election. Much indicates that no side will get a majority and that the election night will be a nail-biter

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

Fri 5 Jul 2024 10:37 CEST

Keir Starmer receives congratulations from colleagues around the world after his landslide victory in Britain's election.

Mbappé lashes out again: "Catastrophe"

Mbappé lashes out again: "Catastrophe"

Thu 4 Jul 2024 18:50 CEST

England and France are gearing up for the European Championship quarterfinals at the same time as elections are taking place in their home country. One national team doesn't talk politics – while the other is happy to speak out

Government Spokesperson in French Government Attacked

Government Spokesperson in French Government Attacked

Thu 4 Jul 2024 02:40 CEST

Parties urged to unite against French far-right

Parties urged to unite against French far-right

Tue 2 Jul 2024 13:45 CEST

France's President Macron's middle alliance and the left-wing alliance NFP are urging their voters to stand united against Le Pen's party RN. Over 200 candidates have already withdrawn in an attempt to put obstacles in the way of the far-right party ahead of the second round of voting on Sunday

The French are getting anxious about the election

The French are getting anxious about the election

Tue 2 Jul 2024 13:02 CEST

Since President Emmanuel Macron announced new elections, French psychologists and psychiatrists have seen an increase in consultations and signs of stress, anxiety, and worry among their patients, writes the newspaper Le Monde.

France Divided in the Extremists' Battle

France Divided in the Extremists' Battle

Mon 1 Jul 2024 12:14 CEST

Everything is blamed on President Emmanuel Macron as France catches its breath after the first round of the parliamentary election. The final battle is portrayed as the extremists' fight

French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises

French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises

Mon 1 Jul 2024 09:40 CEST

The euro strengthens against the dollar, French government bond yields fall and the Paris stock exchange rises sharply after the first round of the French parliamentary election. The market breathes a sigh of relief as it does not appear that the far-right party National Rally – which appears to be becoming the largest party – will gain its own majority

The euro is rising – French election uncertainty eases slightly

The euro is rising – French election uncertainty eases slightly

Mon 1 Jul 2024 08:09 CEST

The euro strengthens against the dollar and stock markets around the world rise after the first round of the French parliamentary election. The market breathes a sigh of relief as it does not appear that the far-right party National Rally – which seems to become the largest party – will gain its own majority