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Panic as record-speed election organisation gets underway

Panic as record-speed election organisation gets underway

Fri 21 Jun 2024 06:05 CEST

Dragged-out semesters, cancelled weddings and thousands of called-up volunteers. In France, the municipalities are struggling to organise parliamentary elections at record speed – at the same time as school leavers' ceremonies and the Olympics are looming

Turbulence on the Paris Stock Exchange - "great uncertainty"

Turbulence on the Paris Stock Exchange - "great uncertainty"

Thu 20 Jun 2024 05:50 CEST

It has been rocky on the Paris Stock Exchange since President Emmanuel Macron called for new elections following the fiasco in the EU election. Here, one is unexpectedly thrown into some sort of political vacuum

National Rally wants to privatise French public service

National Rally wants to privatise French public service

Tue 18 Jun 2024 16:08 CEST

The French far-right party National Rally (RN) wants to privatise the country's public service TV and radio.

Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation

Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation

Tue 18 Jun 2024 05:59 CEST

France's president Emmanuel Macron is playing high stakes by calling for new elections to parliament, where Le Pen's National Rally is expected to make strong gains. A "marriage of convenience" with the far-right could become tricky – but could also be part of Macron's tactic, believes Göran von Sydow at Sieps

EU Base Extended - Already Now

EU Base Extended - Already Now

Mon 17 Jun 2024 11:12 CEST

After defeat in the EU election, France's president Emmanuel Macron called for new elections in the country. Now Kylian Mbappé has found himself in the midst of the political turmoil – just hours before the European Championship premiere

Guide: European Championship 17 June

Guide: European Championship 17 June

Mon 17 Jun 2024 08:09 CEST

Under Monday, Kylian Mbappé and his France step into the tournament. But also Ukraine, who play for a greater purpose

Mbappé confirms – stopped from Olympics

Mbappé confirms – stopped from Olympics

Sun 16 Jun 2024 18:40 CEST

The Election in France: "Macron is a Joke"

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The Election in France: "Macron is a Joke"

Sun 16 Jun 2024 09:52 CEST

In Fréjus in southern France, support for the far-right National Rally is strong. Here, a majority of residents vote for the far-right and many want to see Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen's crown prince, as Prime Minister after the parliamentary election on 30 June

After the Unrest - New Caledonia's Airport Reopens

After the Unrest - New Caledonia's Airport Reopens

Sun 16 Jun 2024 05:20 CEST

The Election Campaign in France Continues to Surprise

The Election Campaign in France Continues to Surprise

Sat 15 Jun 2024 21:55 CEST

Left-wing alliance against Le Pen in French election

Left-wing alliance against Le Pen in French election

Fri 14 Jun 2024 11:12 CEST

Four parties in France are in agreement to form a left-wing alliance ahead of the parliamentary election. They promise to break with Macron's policy – and want to send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine

Iran releases French prisoner

Iran releases French prisoner

Wed 12 Jun 2024 23:36 CEST

Republican Leader Ciotti Ousted – Prepares to Fight

Republican Leader Ciotti Ousted – Prepares to Fight

Wed 12 Jun 2024 16:20 CEST

The French right-wing party Republicans' leader Éric Ciotti has been dismissed by the party during a crisis meeting. The reason is that Ciotti has opened up for direct and close cooperation with the far-right party National Rally in the forthcoming parliamentary election

Macron: "Say no to extremists"

Macron: "Say no to extremists"

Wed 12 Jun 2024 12:12 CEST

With 18 days to go until the election, France's President Emmanuel Macron is launching his liberal party's campaign. This is happening with an appeal for support from "all those who can say no" to extremist movements

Unexpectedly low US inflation delights the stock market

Unexpectedly low US inflation delights the stock market

Wed 12 Jun 2024 07:42 CEST

The Stockholm stock exchange rose across the board following Wednesday's announcement that inflation in the USA was lower than expected in May. The broad OMXS index climbed 1

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality

Tue 11 Jun 2024 11:35 CEST

After the seismic EU election, France's right may be heading towards an epoch shift. National Rally is extending a hand to the Republicans – which leader Éric Ciotti is accepting

Axfood winner on struggling Stockholm stock exchange

Axfood winner on struggling Stockholm stock exchange

Tue 11 Jun 2024 07:36 CEST

The Stockholm stock exchange fell on Tuesday. The broad OMXS-index decreased by 0

The French new election: "Macron is playing Russian roulette"

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The French new election: "Macron is playing Russian roulette"

Tue 11 Jun 2024 07:27 CEST

The news of the French re-election came out of the blue, right in the middle of the intense vote count after the EU election. Macron is playing Russian roulette, says France expert Christophe Premat

Russian winds in the EU: Success for Putin's friends

Russian winds in the EU: Success for Putin's friends

Mon 10 Jun 2024 19:26 CEST

The EU's far-right is growing - and with it, the pro-Russian winds are increasing in the parliamentary corridors. The election result is feared to undermine support for Ukraine and the sanctions against Russia

Germany's President: Never Forget the Harm of Hatred

Germany's President: Never Forget the Harm of Hatred

Mon 10 Jun 2024 15:55 CEST

Macron: The French will make the right choice

Macron: The French will make the right choice

Mon 10 Jun 2024 09:00 CEST

The French are capable of making the right choice, says President Emmanuel Macron, who has called for new elections at home after a major setback in the EU election. The victorious nationalists' list leader – Marine Le Pen's crown prince – is aiming for the prime minister's post

Stock Exchange Falls – Banks and French Concerns Weigh Down

Stock Exchange Falls – Banks and French Concerns Weigh Down

Mon 10 Jun 2024 07:38 CEST

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell across the board with industrial companies and banks declining. The broad OMXS-index dropped 0

EU Election in Seven Points

EU Election in Seven Points

Mon 10 Jun 2024 07:27 CEST

Outer suburbs are growing in several EU countries, at the same time as a Nordic left-wing wave emerges. Here is everything you need to know about the EU election

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

Mon 10 Jun 2024 05:30 CEST

Rivalries and compromises await as the newly elected European Parliament forms itself. First question: can the leaders of member states agree on who should hold the top jobs?