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Separatists arrested, flown to France

Seven separatists from New Caledonia have been flown 1,700 miles from the island group in the Pacific Ocean to the French mainland, where they will be held in custody awaiting trial. One of those detained is Christian Tein, leader of the independence group CCAT and one of the leading activists in the drive for independence for the island group.

Separatists arrested, flown to France

Panic as record-speed election organisation gets underway

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.

Panic as record-speed election organisation gets underway

Turbulence on the Paris Stock Exchange - "great uncertainty"

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.

Turbulence on the Paris Stock Exchange - "great uncertainty"

National Rally wants to privatise French public service

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

National Rally wants to privatise French public service

Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation

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.

Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation

EU Base Extended - Already Now

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.

EU Base Extended - Already Now

Guide: European Championship 17 June

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

Guide: European Championship 17 June

Mbappé confirms – stopped from Olympics

France's president Emmanuel Macron has expressed his desire to see the star at this summer's Paris Olympics. And Kylian Mbappé has himself said that he would love to play Olympic football.

Mbappé confirms – stopped from Olympics

The Election in France: "Macron is a Joke"

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.

The Election in France: "Macron is a Joke"

After the Unrest - New Caledonia's Airport Reopens

New Caledonia's international airport is to reopen from Monday, according to local authorities. The airport has been closed for a month due to the violent unrest that has taken place in the French territory in the Pacific.

After the Unrest - New Caledonia's Airport Reopens

The Election Campaign in France Continues to Surprise

The French parliamentary election continues to bring surprises since President Emmanuel Macron shocked the country by calling for new elections. On Saturday, former President, socialist François Hollande, announced that he is considering running in the parliamentary election.

The Election Campaign in France Continues to Surprise

Left-wing alliance against Le Pen in French election

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.

Left-wing alliance against Le Pen in French election

Iran releases French prisoner

Iranian authorities have released a French prisoner, Louis Arnaud, who was arrested while he was in the country as a tourist. The news that he has now been released from the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran comes from President Emmanuel Macron, who [on X](https://twitter.

Iran releases French prisoner

Republican Leader Ciotti Ousted – Prepares to Fight

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.

Republican Leader Ciotti Ousted – Prepares to Fight

Macron: "Say no to extremists"

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.

Macron: "Say no to extremists"

Unexpectedly low US inflation delights the stock market

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.

Unexpectedly low US inflation delights the stock market

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality

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.

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality

Axfood winner on struggling Stockholm stock exchange

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

Axfood winner on struggling Stockholm stock exchange

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Germany's President: Never Forget the Harm of Hatred

Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier warns of the dangers of nationalism, after the far-right made gains in the EU election. It is "fitting that it is the day after the European elections that I say – let us never forget the harm that nationalism and hatred have caused in Europe", he says during a visit to France.

Germany's President: Never Forget the Harm of Hatred

Macron: The French will make the right choice

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.

Macron: The French will make the right choice

Stock Exchange Falls – Banks and French Concerns Weigh Down

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

Stock Exchange Falls – Banks and French Concerns Weigh Down

EU Election in Seven Points

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.

EU Election in Seven Points