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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.

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.

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Serbia inks €2.7bn deal with France for 12 Rafale fighter jets

Serbia is formally seeking EU membership, but it has made little progress in the rule of law and democratic reforms, which are the main preconditions for membership in the 27-nation bloc.

France

Starmer meets Macron in bid to beef up UK-France relations

The trip is part of the UK prime minister's two-day talks in mainland Europe aimed at "resetting" the country's post-Brexit relationship with the EU and the rest of the continent.

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Why is nominating EU Commissioners proving so difficult?

The deadline for nominating EU Commissioners ends on Friday, but not all countries have yet offered names.

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Macron goes to Serbia: Why is it important and what’s at stake?

Macron’s visit to Belgrade takes place less than five months after he hosted his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vučić, in Paris. This trip will be an opportunity for the two heads of state to discuss economic issues, defence, energy, and artificial intelligence.

France

French President Macron struggles to relaunch talks for new government

Seven weeks after the snap parliamentary election results, the search for the country's next prime minister is becoming more pressing.

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Macron refuses to name prime minister from left-wing coalition

While the talks were "fair, sincere, and useful," no practical solution was reached, said Macron. The government would probably fall apart upon the appointment of a left-wing prime minister, he said.

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Pavel Durov's arrest could impede Russia's war in Ukraine, experts say

Telegram is widely used by the Russian armed forces, and the platform is strictly regulated by the Kremlin.

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French President Macron holds talks to name future prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold meetings with key leaders of the country's main political parties on Friday and Monday to "keep moving towards the broadest and most stable majority possible," according to the Elysée Palace.

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France's left wing threatens Macron with impeachment over PM deadlock

The leaders of the hard-left party France Unbowed (LFI) have accused President Emmanuel Macron of an "institutional coup against democracy" for refusing to appoint a left-wing prime minister.

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Paris Olympics are over and Macron now has to name a new PM

The Paris Summer Games truce ended the moment the Olympic flag was handed over at the Stade de France on Sunday. Now, Macron and his party are in a rush to establish a majority to nominate the country’s new PM.

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'I wish Paris stays that way': Residents experience post-Olympic blues

After more than fifteen days of Olympic festivities in Paris, some hope the heritage of the games, like the heightened sense of security and good mood, will remain in the French capital.

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Olympics: Paris passes the torch to LA in dazzling closing ceremony

The best pictures from the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The star-studded event featured international stars like Angèle, Phoenix, Air, Alain Roche and a Mission Impossible stunt by Tom Cruise.

Economy

Shock French unemployment drop after forecasts of market slowdown

President Macron's government celebrates as the jobless rate falls more than predicted in France.

Green News

Seine sewage: The history of a river clean-up with many ups and downs

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo famously swam in the river to prove it was safe. Then tests showed the water contained unsafe levels of bacteria on the day she swam.

Economy

France's PM hopeful Castets has 'super rich' in her sights over tax

Currently, if you are a French resident and your tax residence is outside of the country, you are only taxable on your income from French sources, except in rare cases.

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Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

World leaders expressed their appreciation for the hours-long ceremony held on the river Seine, but reviews elsewhere were more critical.