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French left-wing parties form 'Popular Front' to face far right in snap election

Political parties representing the French left-wing say they have reached an agreement to form a "Popular Front" to contest the snap parliamentary election at the end of the month.

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French MEP Glucksmann joins left-wing union New Popular Front, vows clear stance on Gaza, Ukraine

French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann on Friday said he was joining the left-wing union, the New Popular Front, in a bid to stop the far-right from winning a parliamentary majority in France's snap elections later this month.

France 24

From power play to gamble, the history of snap elections in France

It's been almost 30 years since a French president dissolved parliament and called snap elections, as Emmanuel Macron did on Sunday. When France votes for a new legislature at the end of the month, it will be only the sixth time the country has done so in its post-war history.

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Why are Europeans – including the young – being pushed to the far right?

In Europe, the slogan “never again fascism” is one that still resonates. The death and destruction wrought by hyper-nationalist, authoritarian states in the first half of the 20th century still haunts the nightmares of successive generations.

The Conversation

French elections: who are the key players and what is at stake?

Emmanuel Macron’s snap legislative poll could have big consequences, even propelling the far-right National Rally into government

The Guardian - UK

G7 leaders set their sights on migration on final day of summit

The Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration, artificial intelligence, economic security and the Indo-Pacific region on Friday, the second and final day of their summit in Italy. The G7 leaders stressed their determination to meet global challenges “at a crucial moment in history.”

France 24

G7 leaders agree to $50bn loan for Ukraine at annual summit

G7 leaders hail ‘unity’ after reaching deal to fund Ukraine via profits on frozen Russian assets during summit in Italy.

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A ‘non’ for Mélenchon? France’s left seeks unifying figure ahead of legislative elections

Three-time French presidential candidate and hard-left firebrand Jean-Luc Mélenchon on Wednesday said he is "capable" of becoming the country’s next prime minister should a leftwing union win a majority in the snap legislative elections set for June 30 and July 7. His statement was met with a cool response from…

France 24

Meloni in the pink as she consoles procession of dead men walking

Italian PM was all smiles at start of G7 summit as she met parade of haunted-looking statesmen, most of whose days in power are numbered

The Guardian - UK

Triumphant Meloni holds court at G7 summit as fellow leaders face uncertain futures

The three-day summit’s agenda carries clear signs of Ms Meloni’s domestic goals

The Independent UK

Ukraine’s more liberal use of allied weapons complicates Russian logistics

But observers say Ukraine needs a completely free hand to strike Russian soil if it is to win the war.

Al Jazeera

G7 To Agree $50-bn Ukraine Loan At Italy Summit

G7 leaders were set to agree on a new $50-billion loan for Ukraine as they gathered Thursday for a summit in southern Italy, using the profits from frozen Russian assets.

International Business Times

G7 leaders reach 'political' deal on Ukraine funds

G7 leaders agreed Thursday at a summit in Italy on a new $50 billion loan for Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets, a US official said.

Radio France Internationale

French conservatives in chaos after leader ousted over far-right pact

France's right-wing Republicans party (LR) has voted to remove leader Eric Ciotti after he promised an electoral alliance with the far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of snap parliamentary elections at the end of June. With RN posting historically strong results in last week's EU polls, the traditional right has seen…

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Chaos On French Right As Macron Snap Poll Reshapes Politics

French right-wing parties were mired by infighting Thursday as campaigning intensified for snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron, but his government faces a more unified challenge from the left.

The Independent UK

G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as EU's traditional powers recalibrate

A Group of Seven summit is opening in Italy with agreement on a U.S. proposal to back a $50 billion loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets as collateral

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French President Suspends Voting Reforms In New Caledonia

French President Macron suspends voting reforms in New Caledonia amid deadly unrest, prompting a state of emergency and calls for peace.

The Conversation

French snap elections: ‘cohabitation’ could reshuffle the cards between president and prime minister

The decision by French president Emmanuel Macron to dissolve parliament following the far-right’s historic surge in the European elections has thrown the country’s politics into disarray.

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French citizen Louis Arnaud arrives in Paris after being held in Iran

French citizen Louis Arnaud returned to Paris Thursday after being held in Iran since September 2022 and sentenced last year to five years in jail on national security charges.

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Build On Wall St Records After US Inflation Data

Asian traders extended a rally across world markets Thursday as they welcomed figures showing US inflation slowed further last month, tempering concerns about the Federal Reserve's forecast of just one interest rate cut this year.

France 24

Macron suspends New Caledonia voting reform after deadly unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday the suspension of controversial voting reforms in New Caledonia following a spate of deadly unrest in the French Pacific territory.

International Business Times

G7 Eyes Ukraine Funding Plan At Italy Summit

G7 leaders gather Thursday for the first day of an Italy summit, seeking to seal a deal on using frozen Russian assets to help war-torn Ukraine.

The Guardian - AU

Macron suspends controversial voting reforms in New Caledonia after deadly unrest

French president says suspension will give ‘full strength to dialogue on the ground’ as well as opportunity to ‘return to order’

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French President Macron Defends Snap Elections Against Far-Right Threat

French President Macron defends snap elections to counter far-right and emphasizes unity against extremism in France.

France 24

Fighting on two fronts, France’s Macron flags ‘extremist fever’ on right and left

French President Emmanuel Macron fought his last presidential campaign against the far right’s Marine Le Pen, and then the ensuing parliamentary polls against a newly united left. Just two years on, his weakened coalition must now take on both opponents at once, in a snap election that Macron has framed…

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