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New French air tax targets "luxury travelers"

When Sweden is about to abolish its flight tax, France is doing the opposite and increasing its. From the turn of the month, the surcharge has been increased by up to 1,000 percent in some extreme cases.

New French air tax targets "luxury travelers"

Dad Le Pen – from Torturer to Dynasty

Jean-Marie Le Pen was the fisherman's son who gave right-wing extremism a French face. At the same time, he created a dynasty that is getting closer to power.

Dad Le Pen – from Torturer to Dynasty

France Divided in the Extremists' Battle

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.

France Divided in the Extremists' Battle

The Le Pen Clan Behind the French Far-Right

Betrayal, a bomb, and a dead cat. The Le Pen clan's history is marked by controversies and a bitter family feud – and closely intertwined with the National Rally (RN) party, which now has a whiff of power in France.

The Le Pen Clan Behind the French Far-Right

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