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Europe News

French President Macron claims 'extremes' could lead 'to civil war'

Five days before the snap elections in France, the far-right National Rally (RN) leads the polls on 36%, followed by the left-wing coalition New Popular Front (27%). French President Macron's party is trailing, polling at 20%. Follow our live blog below.

25/06/2024

Markets

How could French elections impact European sovereign debt market?

European financial markets brace for turbulence as the French parliamentary elections approach. ABN Amro's rates strategist Sonia Renoult warns of potential fiscal instability and an unsustainable debt path for France.

25/06/2024

Europe News

Where does the French left stand on immigration, Ukraine and climate?

France's left-wing parties struggled to find common ground ahead of the European elections but have struck an alliance for the snap legislative elections.

25/06/2024

France

French vote: Is France headed to a minority government?

According to recent polls, the far-right National Rally and its allies lead in the projections but don't have the absolute majority needed to form a government.

25/06/2024

Lifestyle

Here's everything you missed at Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week was a complete extravaganza, featuring Vogue World's sporty chic celebrating the Paris Games, A$AP Rocky's activist-infused debut with American Sabotage, and Dries Van Noten's grand finale.

24/06/2024

Business

The rise of the ‘Me economy’

Consumers are increasingly looking out for themselves, as they navigate cost-of-living crises and other personal challenges, according to global media agency Havas.

24/06/2024

Europe News

France faces political paralysis: Four scenarios for the elections

French President Emmanuel Macron could end up with a prime minister and a government from a different party in a system known in France as "cohabitation". What is the process for forming a new government? What happens if there is no majority? How do the president's and parliament's powers compare?

24/06/2024

Tech News

Why French tech is worried about Macron’s snap election

French tech companies spoke to Euronews Next about their concerns about the potential outcomes of the snap election the president has called for on June 30 and July 7.

24/06/2024

France

Woman seriously injured in wolf attack in zoo near Paris

The woman was staying at a lodge in Thoiry Zoo, about 40km west of Paris, when she 'ended up in the safari zone’ while out jogging.

24/06/2024

Ecotech

This Ukrainian startup is making paper without cutting down trees

The paper industry buys more than 30% of all the industrial wood sold worldwide.

23/06/2024

France

New Caledonian independence leader appears in court over unrest

Christian Tein is the leader of a pro-independence group that French officials allege played a leading role in weeks of violence that erupted in May.

22/06/2024

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WATCH: Historic floods hit Craon in western France

On Friday 21 June, following unprecedented flooding in the town of Craon in western France, the river Oudon rose to 3.24 metres, exceeding expected levels. Mayor Bertrand de Guébriant, described the situation as "unprecedented".

21/06/2024

Work

Microsoft reveals how AI is reshaping work at all levels

‘You can choose fear or you can lean in and learn’, Microsoft’s WorkLab co-founder on AI and the future of work.

21/06/2024

Europe News

Concerns grow over economic proposals ahead of French elections

French business leaders are worried about the economic policies political parties have proposed ahead of the snap parliamentary elections.

21/06/2024

Business

AI ushers in a new era of B2B marketing, says Dell

Standing out in today’s noisy world is getting tougher for businesses large and small, but artificial intelligence is ushering in a new type of marketing to pull in potential customers.

20/06/2024

Earth News

Could a heatwave make the Paris Olympics deadly for athletes?

Paris’s population is the most at risk of dying from heatwaves of any capital in Europe.

20/06/2024

Health news

European-funded initiative set to increase Africa's vaccine production

The new initiative was launched at a summit co-hosted by France, the African Union, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

20/06/2024

Lifestyle

Pharrell Williams unveils Louis Vuitton's Spring 2025 Collection

Less than six weeks ahead of the Paris Olympics, Louis Vuitton honoured human beauty and diversity in a glamorous menswear extravaganza.

20/06/2024

France

French leaders condemn teenagers charged with antisemitic rape

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal called the attack on a young girl in a Paris suburb "absolutely despicable, unbearable and unspeakable".

20/06/2024

Business

French political instability is undermining Europe's AI momentum

The EU may further lose its artificial intelligence (AI) competitiveness to the US and China amid French political instability caused by the far-right’s stance on immigration controls and foreign investment restrictions.

20/06/2024

Business

Deloitte: Creativity should be at the heart of business transformation

Deloitte Digital explains why storytelling, creativity and communication should be a vital part of business transformation.

20/06/2024

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Global Fitness stars compete at HYROX 2024 in Nice

The 2024 HYROX World Championships, brought together elite athletes for a three-day fitness competition on the French Riviera.

19/06/2024

Lifestyle

AI in beauty: ‘Skincare, body and mind will always be human’

The world’s first-ever AI beauty pageant, Miss AI, was introduced earlier this year. But one leading beauty brand isn’t planning to replace humans anytime soon.

19/06/2024

Business

Charitable partnerships are good for business, here’s why

Fuelled by conflict and emergencies, UNICEF’s work to protect the rights of children around the world is in constant demand. But key to its own survival are private sector partnerships.

19/06/2024

Business

What is mobility media and why it’s the next big thing in advertising

Uber is betting big on mobility media with revenue forecasted to hit US$1 billion this year., But what exactly is mobility media and why is the ride sharing giant playing in this space?

19/06/2024

Work

From playground to production: How AI will transform creative work

Are you a creative and wondering how AI will change the way you work? From individual tasks to transformative production, Adobe’s Eric Hall explains how marketers can leverage AI’s exploding potential.

18/06/2024