The EU’s worst nightmare has never looked so real – POLITICO
At both the presidential and parliamentary levels, victory for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally is now distinctly possible,…
Macron urged to quit to end France’s political crisis
President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday under pressure even from allies to find a rapid solution to France’s…
Taxing the Rich and the Survival of Emmanuel Macron
The idea of a wealth tax on society’s richest people is suddenly in vogue, thanks to the political…
EU aims to ‘Le Pen proof’ its budget with swift deal by 2026 – POLITICO
“At the European Council in December 2026, there will be blood on the walls,” said a senior EU…
France drives other nations to recognize Palestinian state
PARIS (AP) — A moment of truth: that’s how French President Emmanuel Macron sees the recognition of a…
Flag spat erupts in France as Macron prepares to recognize Palestinian statehood – POLITICO
In June, a court ordered Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi, a Macron ally, to temporarily stop displaying Israeli flags…
Europe’s far right launches legal battle against EU over withheld funding – POLITICO
Equal treatment In a separate lawsuit filed mid-July, the Patriots accused the Parliament of bias and lack of…
Le Pen turns the screw on Macron ahead of crunch budget talks – POLITICO
“The National Rally is not up for sale to the highest Macronist bidder, as opposed to [the conservative]…
Demonstrators celebrate across France after Bayrou government falls
ISTANBUL Demonstrators took to the streets across France on Monday evening to celebrate the fall of Prime Minister…
Government downfall tests Macron like never before – POLITICO
In reality, though, the risks of failure are high. Laurent Wauquiez, Les Républicains’ parliamentary leader, warned on Monday…