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France's Macron vows to implement contested pension changes

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to implement contested pension changes that will make younger generations work longer

The Independent UK

As PM Rishi Sunak takes the reins in Britain, hopes for improved France-UK relations

UK-France relations have been marked by tensions ever since Brexit, whether over fishing rights or submarine deals. Will new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak improve relations with Britain’s neighbour and ally across the Channel – and notably French President Emmanuel Macron? We take a look at some of the key similarities,…

France 24

Germany first? Scholz accused of disloyalty by France and EU partners

This Wednesday saw a working lunch between Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz – a meeting stripped of fanfare and followed up with no press conference, simply a laconic tweet from the German side. Just how badly is Europe's Franco-German motor misfiring? Germany has decided to go solo on energy security…

France 24

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French-German friendship ‘still alive’ as Macron meets Scholz amid tensions

Two leaders under pressure to repair relations after rifts over defence, energy and China

The Guardian - UK

Macron, Scholz plaster over differences with smiles and a handshake

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Paris with smiles and a handshake on Wednesday, but ignored questions on their faltering relationship as they headed into the Elysee Palace.

Reuters

Poland says book given to pope by Macron wasn't WWII plunder

Poland’s culture minister has rejected speculation that a rare book given to Pope Francis by French President Emmanuel Macron earlier this week might have been looted from Poland during World War II

The Independent UK

Book gifted by Macron to pope was never Nazi plunder, authorities say

A rare book gifted by French President Emmanuel Macron to Pope Francis was never plundered by the Nazis, its seller and authorities in Warsaw said on Wednesday, after Polish media speculated that it might have been stolen during World War Two.

Reuters

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Analysis-Behind facade of unity, Franco-German relations falter as crises mount

When Germany unveiled a 200 billion euro ($200 billion) package to shield its industry and consumers from soaring energy prices, its government failed to notify neighbouring France beforehand, leaving French President Emmanuel Macron seething in private.

Reuters

French, German leaders to meet in Paris to discuss diverging policy stances

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Paris on Wednesday, amid divergences between the two neighbors and key European Union allies over EU strategy, defense and economic policies.

France 24

French citizen’s convention to consider allowing assisted suicide, euthanasia

In a step towards modifying end-of-life laws, the French government is convening a citizen’s convention of 150 randomly chosen people to debate the subject and suggest possible legislative changes.

Radio France Internationale

French, German leaders to meet in Paris amid diverging views

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to meet in Paris with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid divergences between the two neighbors and key European Union allies over EU strategy, defense and economic policies

The Independent UK

UK support for Ukraine ‘as strong as ever’, Sunak tells Zelensky in call

On Tuesday evening the new Prime Minister said the UK’s support would be “steadfast” under his leadership.

The Independent UK

Pope appeals to politicians to avert threat of nuclear war over Ukraine

Pope Francis, comparing the current world situation to the Cuban missile crisis 60 years ago, on Tuesday led leaders of world religions in a peace appeal to politicians to avert the threat of nuclear war over Ukraine.

Reuters

World leaders call for cooperation as they congratulate Sunak on appointment

Topics from climate change to the Northern Ireland Protocol are all in Mr Sunak’s in-tray as he takes up his new role on the world stage.

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Zelensky ready to ‘strengthen strategic partnership’ with UK as Sunak becomes PM

The Ukrainian President tweeted his congratulations to Mr Sunak on Tuesday.

Salon

Progressives, it's time to unite

Think the Democrats are disappointing? You're right. But that's no excuse for allowing actual fascists to win

Radio France Internationale

Emotion and dignity as crowds gather to say farewell to murdered Lola

Hundreds have attended the funeral of murdered 12-year-old Lola in her mother's northern French hometown of Lillers.

Radio France Internationale

French government survives no-confidence votes after forcing through budget

French President Emmanuel Macron's government survived three no-confidence votes on Monday introduced by opposition lawmakers against the use of a special constitutional power to force budgets through the National Assembly without a vote.

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France 24

French govt survives no-confidence votes after forcing through budget

French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government survived two no-confidence votes Monday prompted by opposition lawmakers to protest the use of a special constitutional power to force the budget bill through the National Assembly without a vote.

The Independent UK

Macron's centrist French govt survives no-confidence votes

French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist government has survived two no-confidence votes prompted by opposition lawmakers to protest the use of a special constitutional power to force the budget bill through the National Assembly without a vote

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Claims Ukraine ‘Dirty Bomb’ in Final Stages

Russia on Monday claimed that Ukraine was in the "final stages" of developing a so-called dirty bomb to use against Moscow's forces, allegations Kyiv said were "absurd" and could signal Russia's battlefield plans. The claim from Moscow comes after a string of unexpected and rare calls between Russian Defense Minister…

France 24

France's Macron arrives in Vatican City, meets Pope Francis for the third time

French President Emmanuel Macron and Pope Francis held nearly an hour of private talks on Monday, part of Macron's trip to Italy to attend an international conference.

Reuters

Macron meets pope, discusses Ukraine with Vatican officials

French President Emmanuel Macron and Pope Francis held talks on Monday, with the crisis in Ukraine and prospects for peace there expected to have been their main topic of discussion.

The Independent UK

Pope, Macron meet at Vatican; Ukraine concerns loom large

Pope Francis has met at the Vatican with French President Emmanuel Macron

Reuters

As Macron meets Pope Francis, abuse victims urge swifter reparations

A group of victims of sexual abuse says the Catholic church is reacting too slowly to a report revealing assaults by French clergy on more than 200,000 children, and is urging President Emmanuel Macron to raise the issue directly with Pope Francis on Monday.

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