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French farmers storm Paris agriculture fair DW 02/24/2024

Farmers protested in Paris against EU green policies and measures affecting profits.

Farmers in France resumed protests to pressure the government for promised financial aid. [ more ]

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Farmers storm agriculture fair and scuffle with police in Paris video

French farmers express anger towards Macron

Protests for better income and less bureaucracy spread across Europe [ more ]

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Angry French farmers storm into Paris agriculture fair

French farmers protested at a Paris farmers' fair ahead of Macron's visit, demanding better income and less bureaucracy.

Macron canceled a planned debate with farmers after unions boycotted, highlighting tensions over agriculture policies and fair competition. [ more ]

euronews

EU elections: Jordan Bardella and the art of question dodging

Far-right French politician Jordan Bardella unveils European election agenda targeting Macron after his Europe speech. [ more ]

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Macron's coalition blasts far right at EU election campaign launch

Macron's allies link far-right with Kremlin

Centrist alliance campaigns for European Parliament elections [ more ]

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France's Macron heads to Brazilian Amazon in three-day trip to restore ties

France and Brazil seek to reset ties during Macron's visit to Belem in the Amazon

Amazon chief to be honored with Legion of Honor by Macron in northern Brazil [ more ]

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French Senate rejects EU-Canada free-trade agreement

France's Senate rejected the EU-Canada free-trade agreement due to an unusual alliance against Macron.

The rejection in the Senate does not nullify the agreement; government may take it back to the National Assembly for a fresh debate. [ more ]

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PODCAST: Macron breaks war taboo, why Lyon is the place to move to and French language test tips

Discussion on Macron's stance on sending ground troops to Ukraine

France allowing tax authorities to create fake social media profiles to catch tax-dodgers [ more ]

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4 months ago

How Gabriel Attal became France's youngest-ever prime minister

Gabriel Attal, 34, has become France's new prime minister and is expected to bring new energy to President Macron's government.

Attal's most pressing task is to rejuvenate Macron's government and appeal to disillusioned younger voters ahead of EU parliamentary elections.

France's far-right party, led by Marine Le Pen, has gained support due to economic issues and resentment towards the political class. [ more ]

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Macron says ground operations in Ukraine possible 'at some point'

Macron refused to rule out ground troops in Ukraine, causing tension with European partners.

Disagreement over ground operations and missile delivery threatened ally cooperation. [ more ]

Washington Post

Analysis | Foreign troops in Ukraine? They're already there.

Macron emphasizes strategic ambiguity regarding potential NATO troop deployment in Ukraine

Kremlin warns of inevitability of armed confrontation if NATO troops are deployed to Ukraine [ more ]

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NATO denies plans to send troops to Ukraine

NATO denies plans for troops in Ukraine

Kremlin warns against Western boots on ground in Ukraine [ more ]

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Macron hosts summit to show west has means to defeat Putin in Ukraine

Macron hosts conference to show resolve against Putin

Ukraine facing ammunition shortage [ more ]

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Moscow warns NATO 'Russia has no more red lines' which 'significantly' risks war in Europe

Russia warns NATO of no more red lines

Macron's comments stir tensions in Ukraine crisis [ more ]

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Macron refuses to rule out putting troops on ground in Ukraine in call to galvanise Europe

France's President Macron considers sending ground troops to Ukraine, but no consensus exists yet.

Macron warns of Russia's ambitions beyond Ukraine and the need for a strong European response. [ more ]

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Austria's Nehammer gifts France's Macron boxing gloves

Macron and Nehammer share a common interest in boxing.

Their discussion on boxing during a one-on-one meeting was a connecting moment. [ more ]

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Macron says Mercosur-EU deal is 'very bad' for both sides DW 03/28/2024

Macron criticizes Mercosur-EU trade deal as outdated and detrimental for both sides

Macron emphasizes the need to revise the agreement to consider climate change and align environmental standards [ more ]

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France's Macron tells Brazilian execs that prospective Mercosur-EU deal is 'terrible' and outdated

Macron criticizes Mercosur-EU trade deal as outdated and harmful due to lack of environmental standards.

Concerns raised by Macron over pesticides, environmental, and health standards in Mercosur negotiations. [ more ]

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Is Macron really trying to send a 'message from France' with boxing photo?

Macron using boxing to project power and toughness in response to Putin's image

Photo of Macron boxing sparks debate on political communication [ more ]

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OPINION: Macron must earn the role of '21st-century Churchill'

Macron suggests Nato intervention in Ukraine to prevent Russian victory.

Macron positions himself as a hawk in the western alliance. [ more ]

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Emmanuel Macron opens Paris agricultural fair to protests from farmers

Protesting farmers clash with police in Paris while Macron attends agricultural fair.

Macron faced criticism from farmers for not addressing their demands effectively at the fair. [ more ]

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Putin open to Macron's ceasefire proposal during Paris Olympics

Putin open to Macron's ceasefire proposal

Russia's stance on peaceful negotiations vs rearmament [ more ]

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