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Former Commission chief Juncker praises Barnier as 'one of the best'

While he has receded from political life in recent years, the new French premier earned plenty of respect in Brussels as lead Brexit negotiator.

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says French arrest was 'misguided'

Durov was arrested in Paris last month as part of an investigation into abuse images, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions linked to the app.

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France's new PM promises to respond to 'anger' of the people

President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister on Thursday, hoping the Brexit negotiator and veteran conservative can work with the country's bitterly divided legislature and end the political turmoil that has roiled Macron's presidency.

Europe Decoded

Who is Michel Barnier, the man primed to be France's next PM?

A loyal veteran of the recently renamed right-wing Republican Right party, Barnier has had a long political career bouncing between Paris and Brussels, having served twice as European Commissioner and also as the chief EU negotiator for Brexit.

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France: Macron nominates Michel Barnier as the country’s new PM

Barnier will now have to survive a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, France’s lower house of the parliament.

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France: Why is it taking President Macron so long to appoint a PM?

Nominating a prime minister will not be enough to resolve the current political crisis. Macron's pick will then have to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament.

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Migrant boat seen crossing Channel a day after 12 lost their lives

French politicians urge the UK government to take action against the migrant deaths.

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Boat filled with migrants attempts another English Channel crossing

The journey comes a day after at least 12 people died in a failed attempt to journey across the tumultuous English Channel.

Culture news

Why the Paris Olympics and Paralympics deserves a musical album

As one way of keeping the summer festivities going, how about we bring back the Olympics album to celebrate the great music of Paris 2024.

Europe News

Back to school: France tests smartphone ban in 200 middle schools

If all goes well, the ban will be expanded to include all schools across the country.

Tech News

Will Telegram’s legal woes and X’s Brazil saga shake up social media?

Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov was arrested and charged for how he ran his platform and in the same week, Elon Musk’s platform X was banned in Brazil.

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At least 12 migrants dead after boat sinks off northern France

Medical teams have rushed to the scene after the boat, carrying more than 50 migrants, got into trouble in the English Channel.

Economy

Why is European manufacturing still in such a critical state?

Europe's manufacturing sector continues to struggle, with August's PMI indicating a deepening downturn. Germany and France lead the decline, while rising costs pose additional challenges.

Economy

Bank of France Governor adds voice to calls for ECB September rate cut

Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau supports a September ECB rate cut, citing declining eurozone inflation. Meanwhile, analysts downplay the impact of services inflation.

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Triathlon events at Paralympic games postponed over Seine quality

The disruption is another hiccup for Paris’s efforts to clean up the river for future public swimming, which had been one of Paris’s most ambitious promises ahead of hosting the Olympics and Paralympics this summer.

Experiences

The best walking adventures in Europe this autumn

As temperatures drop and the crowds begin to thin, September and October are fantastic months for a walking holiday.

Tech News

Telegram faces 'dilemma' after France charges CEO, analysts say

Telegram has been crucial for anti-government protests but also for spreading criminal channels.

Green News

Violence over water is on rise from Ukraine to France. Here’s why

A new study has shown that the rapid growth in water as a trigger, weapon and casualty of violence got significantly worse in 2023.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Is France becoming the sick man of Europe?

This edition of our weekly talkshow focuses on the political stalemate in France, the fallout of the latest terrorist attack in Germany and the start of the Paralympics.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Ukraine's Kursk incursion is 'changing momentum'

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the ongoing Ukrainian incursion in Russia and the latest spat between the EU and Hungary over Budapest's easing of immigration laws to include Russian and Belorussian nationals.