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Kosovo lawmakers elect new president in vote to avert snap election

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The Ring

Thevenot & Brossat square off over the French poltical crisis in Paris

In the third episode of “The Ring”, Euronews’ brand new political debate show, we travel to Paris and zoom in on the political and social crisis that agitates France and worries Europe.

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Protests erupt in Peru as demonstrators demand president’s resignation

Violent protests erupted in the capital of Peru, Lima, on Tuesday as demonstrators demanded the resignation of interim President José Jerí and members of Congress, along with the repeal of laws they say fuel crime.

France

French President Macron to name a new prime minister by Friday evening

French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within 48 hours of Wednesday evening, the Élysée Palace has announced, as outgoing PM Sébastien Lecornu dismisses the possibility of parliamentary elections.

France

France's president increasingly isolated as political crisis deepens

As outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s last-ditch 48-hour window to form a new government nears its end, France’s political class and citizens are bracing for the president’s next move.

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France

Former French PM says Macron should resign as political crisis deepens

Édouard Philippe says Macron should announce an early presidential election once France passes a budget for next year.

France

New French PM Lecornu assembles cabinet amid intense protests

Amid protests, Lecornu finalised the cabinet with Bruno Le Maire as the armed forces minister. President Macron's allies retain posts, and a general policy speech is awaited.

Business

Fitch downgrades France's credit rating amid political crisis

France’s credit downgrade deepens political and economic woes, piling pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron and new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

Europe

Kosovo court faces deadline to end six-month parliamentary deadlock

Kosovo's Constitutional Court must clarify the voting method for the parliament speaker by next Friday, after numerous failed attempts and an ongoing political standoff.

South Korea

South Korean prime minister reinstated as acting president

The court ruled seven to one in Han Duck-soo's favour, giving hope to supporters of President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was impeached in December for declaring martial law.

Europe

Portugal to hold early election on 18 May after government collapses

The government, led by the Social Democrats in an alliance with a smaller party, fell amid a controversy that has revolved around potential conflicts of interest in the business dealings of outgoing Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's family law firm.

Europe

Why does Portugal face its third snap election in three years?

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is engulfed in a political scandal over his family's business activities. He is expected to lose a confidence vote on Tuesday, paving the way for yet another national vote.

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Germany's Liberal Democrat leader mobbed with cake

During a campaign speech on Thursday 9 January, Liberal Democrat leader and former German finance minister Christian Lindner was the target of a politically motivated prank attack.

World News

Opposition and pro-Yoon protests continue in Seoul after failed arrest

While crowds of protesters gathered to demand Yoon's arrest on Saturday, another demonstration was held by around 1,000 supporters of the impeached president in front of his residence in Seoul.

Europe

Who’s in France’s new cabinet under Prime Minister François Bayrou?

Newly appointed French Prime Minister François Bayrou formed the country's fourth government in less than a year, with a key challenge for his cabinet being securing approval for the 2025 budget.

South Korea

South Korea's opposition pushes for new impeachment vote against Yoon

South Korea's opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, will push for another impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk-yeol. Protests grow as critics denounce Yoon's martial law declaration.

Tech News

French government collapse sparks worry for tech and start-up sector

“We'll miss the technology train if we miss this one today,” one expert told Euronews Next.