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Macron & Merkel hold symbolic meeting ahead of WWI centenary

Leaders visit Compiegne forest and the scene of past defeats and victories in two world wars.

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Watch: This week's best bits from Raw Politics

A look back at the week's Brussels coverage on Raw Politics.

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Macron defies hecklers

French President confronts angry worker in Renault factory

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Europe briefing: Six stories you need to know about today

Here are six stories from around Europe to know about this Friday lunchtime.

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Macron under fire for calling Nazi collaborator a 'great soldier'

Remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron describing Marshal Philippe Pétain as a “great soldier” in WWI, before he went on to make “dire choices” during WWII, have been met with outcry.

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Macron row brings denial on France tribute to Nazi collaborator Pétain

Macron row brings denial on France tribute to Nazi collaborator Pétain in Armistice commemmorations.

France

Terror plot targets Macron

Arrests come in week French President hosts world leaders to commemorate armistice.

France

Six people arrested over plans to attack French president

An alleged attack against French President Emmanuel Macron has been foiled as six plotters were arrested on Tuesday.

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Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

We look back at the biggest stories from across Europe this morning.

France

Macron's France tour: commemoration or campaigning? | Raw Politics

Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a week-long tour of north-eastern France in the run-up to commemorations to mark a century since the end of World War I. But how much of the territory he visits will serve his domestic agenda?

France

France: Le Pen ahead of Macron in EU election polling

Marine Le Pen’s party moves ahead of Emmanuel Macron’s as French far-right parties gain a combined 30% share of voting intentions.

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Europe starts WWI centenary commemorations

Europe starts WWI centenary commemorations

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Macron's popularity plummets | Raw Politics

New approval ratings show that French President Emmanuel Macron is more unpopular than ever, with no-confidence levels hitting a record 71%.

Germany

Euroviews. Did Merkel’s handling of the migrant crisis seal her fate? | View

Euronews asks political analyst Leopold Traugott about what impact the news of Angela Merkel’s long goodbye will have on Germany and the rest of Europe.

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Macron, Merkel, Putin and Erdogan holding hands — an unlikely photo

You could say the leaders' body language spoke volumes in a photograph after a summit on Syria

Syria

Syria summit: The "return of refugees must be voluntary"

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says a constitutional committee for Syria should be formed as soon as possible. It comes after a four-way summit on Syria in Istanbul together with Germany's Angela Merkel, France's Emmanuel Macron and Russia's Vladimir Putin.

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Raw politics: Brexit breakdown, anti-Russian sentiment, Canada legalises pot

On Raw Politics this Wednesday: Brexit crunch talks, Russia's PM talks sanctions and anti-Russian sentiment, and Canada legalises pot to name just a few topics covered today.

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Nine stories from Europe to know about today

Here's our lunchtime round-up of key stories from Europe.

France

Fresh blow to Macron as third French minister resigns

France's interior minister resigns, as President Emmanuelle Macron's popularity dwindles.

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French Interior Minister resigns in fresh blow to President Macron

France’s President Emmanuel Macron has been forced to accept the resignation of his former ally Gerard Collomb as Interior Minister - having previously rejected it only 24 hours earlier.