European elections : The post-Macron era is underway
With over 31% for the RN list and 15% for that of the presidential party, the results of the European elections in France signal the end of Macronie.
Politics
European elections : far right in the lead!
According to a Euronews poll, the Conservatives are the favorites in the European elections on June 9. A swing to the right of the hemicycle seems inevitable, with far-right parties making notable gains in several countries.
49.5 million registered voters for the 2024 European elections
That’s 2.2 million more voters than in the 2019 European elections.
Solidarity with Gaza extends to French universities
French universities are increasingly mobilizing in support of the Palestinian cause and against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The movement that began at Sciences Po Paris has spread to several cities.
Poor figures for the French economy
By 2023, the public deficit will have risen to 5.5% of GDP, and public debt to 110.6% of GDP, according to INSEE. This slippage is an embarrassment for the government.
Terrorism : Threats to high schools in Eastern France
After high schools in the Paris region, numerous secondary schools in Lorraine, Alsace and Champagne-Ardenne have been targeted by terrorist threats. Identical threats were made in several regions.
Vigipirate plan in “Urgence attentat” mode
“Given the Islamic State’s claim to responsibility for the attack and the threats facing our country, we have decided to raise the Vigipirate posture to its highest level: urgence attentat” (Gabriel Attal).
Ukraine : Will France go to war?
After Emmanuel Macron’s comments about sending “the guys to Odessa”, Russia retorts that French soldiers will be “priority targets” for Moscow.
Macron plays with (nuclear) fire
“We are not at war with Russia”, declared the French President in his interview with TF1 and France 2. So why send weapons to Kiev so that Russia doesn’t win this war?
The decline of the nuclear industry in France and around the world
Far from the official rhetoric, which in his view is totally disconnected from reality, Mycle Schneider, a leading specialist in the nuclear industry, takes stock, as he does every year, of the global situation.
Macron, Attal : Irresponsible!
The French president’s appalling comments on the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine have sparked a wave of indignation. The Prime Minister’s attacks on Marine Le Pen in the French Assembly are downright odious.
Eventful opening of the 60ᵉ Salon de l’agriculture
The French President was greeted by jeers and whistles at the Parc des expositions at Porte de Versailles. He cut the inaugural ribbon 5 hours late after debating with union representatives.