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Macron's Party Proposes Hijab Ban for Girls Under 15 in France

Macron's Party Proposes Hijab Ban for Girls Under 15 in France

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Girls under 15 years old should not be allowed to wear hijab in France, according to a proposal from President Emmanuel Macron's party Renaissance. The proposal comes at a time of lively debate about Islamist influence in the country

French Politician Proposes Sending Migrants to Remote Atlantic Island

French Politician Proposes Sending Migrants to Remote Atlantic Island

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The French right-wing politician Laurent Wauquiez thinks that "dangerous" immigrants who refuse to leave France should be sent to a remote island in the North Atlantic.

Protests Erupt in Paris Following Le Pen Fraud Verdict

Protests Erupt in Paris Following Le Pen Fraud Verdict

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Convicted fraudster Marine Le Pen highlighted Martin Luther King in connection with the far-right party National Rally's support protest in Paris on Sunday. Thousands of people gathered simultaneously to demonstrate against the far right

Le Pen Awaits Appeal Verdict on 2027 Election Ban Next Summer

Le Pen Awaits Appeal Verdict on 2027 Election Ban Next Summer

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Marine Le Pen was stopped by a court ruling from running in the French presidential election 2027. The far-right politician has appealed the decision – but will have to wait until next summer before she knows if she can become the National Rally's candidate

Bardella Slams Le Pen Verdict as Politically Driven in EU Funds Case

Bardella Slams Le Pen Verdict as Politically Driven in EU Funds Case

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Jordan Bardella, party leader of the French far-right party National Rally, criticizes Monday's verdict against Marine Le Pen and condemns the judges' decision that she should not be allowed to stand in the next election.

Trump Sees Parallels Between Le Pen Verdict and His Own Legal Battles

Trump Sees Parallels Between Le Pen Verdict and His Own Legal Battles

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The President of the USA, Donald Trump, suggests that he sees similarities between the verdict against the French far-right politician Marine Le Pen and his own legal disputes.

US Reacts to Le Pen's Election Ban and Fraud Verdict

US Reacts to Le Pen's Election Ban and Fraud Verdict

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The American government reacts to the French far-right politician Marine Le Pen being stopped by the court from running in the presidential election 2027.

Verdict Against Le Pen Casts Doubt on Presidential Ambitions

Verdict Against Le Pen Casts Doubt on Presidential Ambitions

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A hot political climate in France can become even hotter after the verdict against Marine Le Pen. And personally, the blow is hard against her dreams of becoming president

Marine Le Pen Barred from 2027 Election After Embezzlement Verdict

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Marine Le Pen Barred from 2027 Election After Embezzlement Verdict

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The French far-right politician Marine Le Pen is banned from running in the 2027 presidential election. She is also sentenced to prison and heavy fines for embezzlement of EU funds

Le Pen's Presidential Hopes in Jeopardy as Fraud Verdict Looms

Le Pen's Presidential Hopes in Jeopardy as Fraud Verdict Looms

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Marine Le Pen's dream of becoming president risks being crushed. Fraud with EU funds can disqualify the French far-right's figurehead from future elections

The EU's Far-Right Shows Its Muscles in Madrid

The EU's Far-Right Shows Its Muscles in Madrid

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Europe's far-right has gathered in Spain's capital Madrid, encouraged by their own electoral successes and Donald Trump's victory in the USA.

The Right-Wing Extremist Le Pen's Grave Desecrated

The Right-Wing Extremist Le Pen's Grave Desecrated

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Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

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Who in Europe is closest to the USA's incoming president Donald Trump? Here are four eager supporters – and a joker – in the battle to get the White House to listen.

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

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Who in Europe is closest to the USA's incoming president Donald Trump? Here are four eager supporters – and a joker – in the battle to get the White House to listen.

Le Pen on Father's Passing: Mourned by Many

Le Pen on Father's Passing: Mourned by Many

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Far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen is mourned by many, writes his daughter Marine Le Pen the day after the news of his passing. In Paris, thousands of people celebrated the death notice on Tuesday evening

Dad Le Pen – from Torturer to Dynasty

Dad Le Pen – from Torturer to Dynasty

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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

Far-Right Pioneer Jean-Marie Le Pen is Dead

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Far-Right Pioneer Jean-Marie Le Pen is Dead

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The French far-right's father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, has passed away at the age of 96. He is hailed as a "milestone" by his supporters – but is also called the "devil of the republic"

Le Pen ready to bring down French government

Le Pen ready to bring down French government

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Marine Le Pen in court – may be barred from presidential election

Marine Le Pen in court – may be barred from presidential election

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Allegations of fraud with EU funds can stop the far-right Marine Le Pen from the next presidential election in France. The trial that is now starting may still come to benefit her far-right party in public opinion

Macron's unexpected move - a lost cause in the lower house?

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Macron's unexpected move - a lost cause in the lower house?

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France's President Emmanuel Macron has appointed EU and Brexit veteran Michel Barnier as the new French Prime Minister. The announcement comes after two months of deadlock

Paris 2024 is ignited - duo lit the flame

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Paris 2024 is ignited - duo lit the flame

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The Olympic flame is lit. Paris 2024 was inaugurated on Friday by two French stars being lifted up in a hot air balloon

Left-wing Sensation in French Election – Attal to Resign

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Left-wing Sensation in French Election – Attal to Resign

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

Government Spokesperson in French Government Attacked

Government Spokesperson in French Government Attacked

Kremlin: Following French Election "Very Closely"

Kremlin: Following French Election "Very Closely"

Russia is closely following the results in France "very closely" after the first round of voting, where the far-right party National Rally (RN) becomes the largest party with just over 29 percent.