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The Latest Breaking News from Emmanuel Macron

An interpretation of the French elections

Emmanuel Macron should tread carefully as the far right’s Le Pen and the left-wing’s Mélenchon cannot be written off

The Hindu

French far-right rivals Le Pen, Zemmour settle scores after bitter presidential race

Despite competing with a newcomer candidate for the far-right vote, Marine Le Pen once again made it to the final round of France’s presidential election. But Le Pen is now looking to vanquish pundit-turned-candidate Éric Zemmour – as well as even the score with allies who left her camp to…

France 24

Pro-EU 'Monsieur Europe' Emmanuel Macron re-elected: Europe reacts

It was a French election, to elect a French president. But Emmanuel Macron took to the stage below the quintessentially French Eiffel Tower on April 24 for his victory speech to the sound of the European anthem, Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". He told his supporters that their fellow electors had…

France 24

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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

French Socialists suspend talks on left alliance for parliamentary poll

France's Socialist Party on Friday suspended talks aimed at uniting centre-left and hard-left parties ahead of parliamentary elections in June, in a sign of the hurdles the left faces as it tries to challenge newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron.

Reuters

When voters abstain, France takes notice – the UK should learn to do the same

In a moment of humility, Emmanuel Macron sent an important message about maintaining trust in democracy, says journalist Oliver Haynes

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: Teslas strip BMW drivers of proud title of worst on road

Also this week: Macron deploys his Gadget umbrella and wine-drinking nun becomes world’s oldest person

The Guardian - UK

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After presidential loss, France's Marine Le Pen to run in legislative polls

Defeated French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen will stand in parliamentary elections in June, her party announced on Thursday, underlining how she intends to remain at the frontline of politics.

Radio France Internationale

Around The World Currency Round-Up; EUR, JPY, AUD, GBP

The USD dollar is not giving up ground against its trading partners. In fact, the US dollar index has just minted fresh 2-year highs, crossing the 102 level for the first time since March of 2020.

Benzinga

Marine Le Pen’s party has high hopes for French parliament elections

Far-right National Rally vows to run in every constituency, buoyed by broader support in presidential vote

The Guardian - UK

Five more years: What's next for French economy in Macron's second term?

French voters have re-elected Emmanuel Macron for another five-year term, handing him victory over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen for the second time in a row. So what's next for the French economy and the number one issue for voters, the cost of living crisis? Kate Moody asks Frederik Ducrozet,…

France 24

Former French president Hollande snubs alliance with hard left

For parties on the left of French politics, all eyes are on the upcoming legislative elections – where many are hoping a united front will rob President Emmanuel Macron of any chance of a parliamentary majority. Following talks between the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) and the Socialist Party (PS), however,…

Radio France Internationale

Emmanuel Macron’s victory is a boost for the survival of Ukraine — and Europe

At the improbable age of 44, he is Europe’s elder statesman

Evening Standard

Paris police officer charged over fatal election night shooting

A French policeman has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after shooting dead a driver and car passenger who allegedly attempted to evade police in central Paris on Sunday night, not far from where French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated his re-election.

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'Last supper' for French ministers as PM hosts final gathering before reshuffle

French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday chaired what is likely to be his final Council of Ministers meeting after two years at the helm of the government.

The Guardian - UK

In an era of electoral fragmentation, Labour must learn to embrace power-sharing

The French election showed how electoral systems shape politics. In the UK, abandoning first past the post could be transformative, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

Evening Standard

French police officer charged with murder after Pont Neuf shooting

A French policeman has been charged with murder after a driver was shot dead on one of the most famous bridges in Paris.

Tribune News Service

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The Independent UK

Protester throws tomatoes at Emmanuel Macron during Paris walkabout

Security officers shield newly re-elected French leader

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: private schools had ‘extra $10bn funding’, 1.6% of rentals affordable on minimum wage, Putin warns west of retaliation

Thursday: Public schools underfunded by at least $6.5bn a year while non-government schools received transitional funding, report shows. Plus: Emmanuel Macron dodges bag of tomatoes in Paris

France 24

FRANCE 24 and RFI contest ‘definitive’ broadcasting suspension in Mali

Mali’s media regulator on Wednesday ordered the definitive suspension of FRANCE 24 television and RFI radio in the country, a month after the country’s ruling military junta accused the news organisations of reporting “false allegations” of abuse by the Malian army. The broadcasters’ parent company France Médias Monde said it…

Sports Illustrated

Mbappe Receives 10 Votes in French Presidential Election

The PSG forward came within 18,768,629 votes of president Emmanuel Macron in Sunday’s runoff.

Asharq Al-Awsat

France: Bag of Small Tomatoes Causes Scare at Macron Event

Newly reelected French President Emmanuel Macron narrowly avoided being pelted by what looked like a small sackful of cherry tomatoes Wednesday as he waded through a boisterous and packed crowd in a market northwest of Paris. About six of the small fruits, some orange, some red, contained in what looked…

The Guardian - UK

Macron must rebuild France’s party politics – and look to the left, not the right

Letters: Michael Meadowcroft, Anne Luke and Nick Moss on the re-elected French president’s next five years in power

The Guardian - UK

Macron dodges tomatoes in post-election walkabout

Triumphant French president promises to listen as he chooses working-class Cergy for first public appearance since vote

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