The Chinese coronavirus was the troublemaker and led to a 54.5% turnout. But the health situation does not explain the jacket that almost all the presidential party candidates are taking. The second round of voting will be called into question for next Sunday.
Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg are taking protective measures that are worrying the 170,000 frontier workers in the Far East.
Official speech by Emmanuel Macron on March 12, 2020 : United France is our best asset in the troubled period we’re going through with Covid-19. We will hold. All of us together.
In a solemn speech, the head of state decreed general mobilization against the spread of the virus and called for the implementation of “whatever it costs” measures to support the economy.
Since 24 January 2020, France has had 2,281 confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 and 48 deaths, including 9 in the Grand Est.
Illegal taking of interests, corruption, favouritism, clientelism or sexual favours: the public prosecutor’s offices are overwhelmed by complaints and other “reports” of alleged offences against elected officials.
Leaflets, posters, meetings, complaints… and now soap opera videos on youtube.com spice up Marly’s election campaign. The mayor’s former chief of staff is rattling his cage.
The Chinese coronavirus is progressing in France with 1,412 confirmed cases, 286 more than yesterday and 25 deaths. In the Grand Est region there were 310 confirmed cases (+48 in 24 hours) and 4 deaths. Stock markets are collapsing.
… and the French-speaking world, from March 14 to 22, 2020. It is a celebration of the French language in all its diversity.
Where’s Chen? This has been the question for a month now for the family of Chinese freelance journalist Chen Qiushi, who was arrested on 6 February 2020 for covering the coronavirus crisis in the city of Wuhan. Reporters Without Borders condemns the Chinese authorities’ attitude.
Coronavirus particularly affects the Upper Rhine with 81 confirmed cases. The deputy Jean-Luc Reitzer, contaminated, is hospitalized. The nurseries and schools are closed for 15 days.
While there has been a fourth death and more than 200 confirmed cases in France, scientists are still looking for the origin of the contamination and suspect wild animals.
