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France axes TV licence fee to ease cost of living crisis

President Emmanuel Macron had promised to scrap the fee

Wales Online

France to scrap TV licence fee after Emmanuel Macron election promise

Households will no longer have to pay the €138 a year fee in a bid to cut bills during the cost of living crisis

Wales Online

French parliament adopts 20 billion euro inflation relief package

France's parliament on Wednesday approved a bill that will lift pensions and allow companies to make higher tax-free bonus payments to employees after President Emmanuel Macron promised to boost household purchasing power amid soaring inflation.

Reuters

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Opec+ agrees small oil output rise despite Biden plea

VIENNA: The Opec+ oil cartel agreed to a small increase in production Wednesday, likely disappointing US President Joe Biden who lobbied for a big hike to tame soaring energy prices on a recent trip to Saudi Arabia.

Bangkok Post

French far right leader Le Pen calls for an end to 'useless' Russia sanctions

Marine Le Pen, the leader of the rightwing National Rally parliamentary group, has called for an end to sanctions against Russia, saying the moves to punish Moscow for the Ukraine war "serve no useful purpose" and are "causing suffering" for Europeans.

Radio France Internationale

French parliament to vote on purchasing power package

French lawmakers are expected to approve a 20 billion-euro ($20.3-billion) package of measures meant to help struggling households cope with rising energy and food prices

The Independent UK

France approves plan to scrap TV licence fee

Broadcasters worry they will be forced to rely more on advertising following bill

The Independent UK

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French Senate agrees Emmanuel Macron’s plan to scrap TV licence fee

Decision causes controversy amid concern over funding for public service broadcasting

The Guardian - UK

France to donate mobile DNA lab to Ukraine - Macron

President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday France was determined to make sure war crimes by Russian forces in Ukraine do not go unpunished, and will donate a mobile DNA lab to Kyiv authorities.

Reuters

Mali blasts Macron and France over 'neocolonial' attitude as relations deteriorate

Mali's army-led government on Sunday urged French President Emmanuel Macron to abandon his "neocolonial and patronising" attitude as relations break down further between Paris and Bamako.

Radio France Internationale

Lavrov's four-nation charm offensive intensifies new scramble for Africa

Last week, Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Affairs Minister, paid a visit to Africa. As the west attempts to isolate Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine in February, African countries are not equally enthusiastic about western sanctions against Moscow.

Radio France Internationale

Macron Praises Saudi Efforts for Comprehensive Political Solution in Yemen

The Elysée Palace issued on Friday a statement on the meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, stating that the two sides expressed their desire “to deepen the existing relations between the two countries and to continue consultations in order to confront regional and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France skirts over Khashoggi killing amid Saudi prince visit

France’s presidency has focused on global warming, the war in Ukraine and the Iran nuclear deal in relaying details about the controversial dinner in Paris between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia, France Stress Importance of Strengthening Defense Cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and French President Emmanuel Macron stressed during talks they held at the Elysée Palace in Paris the need for continuous evaluation of the security and stability of the Middle East. A final statement was issued on Friday concerning the visit of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Macron’s Benin visit part of push for support of position in Ukraine

Officials from France, the United States, and Russia have been visiting the African continent this week in an effort to garner support from various African leaders for their stance in the Ukraine conflict. While in Benin, French President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of waging a "new type of hybrid world…

Radio France Internationale

Macron promises to revive relations with Guinea Bissau and help region battle terrorism

President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his three nation tour of West Africa in Guinea Bissau, which has just taken over the rotating presidency of regional body ECOWAS. He promised to revive bilateral relations by supporting the country's agriculture sector and pledged to continue backing West African states in their battle…

Salon

Alito taunts critics of abortion ruling

After writing an opinion striking down Roe, Alito hits out at Boris Johnson, Justin Trudeau and Prince Harry

Radio France Internationale

Saudi prince accused of complicity in Khashoggi murder thanks Macron for 'warm reception' in Paris

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the Ukraine, energy, and problems in the Middle East. But the elephant in the room, the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, was not mentioned.

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Al Jazeera

France’s Macron talks energy with Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris

MBS’s visit to France has been controversial, with President Macron criticised by some in his country.

France 24

Macron, Saudi crown prince pledge to 'ease effects' of Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed "to ease the effects" of the war in Ukraine during talks in Paris, the Élysée Palace said Friday. Macron came under fire from rights groups for hosting the Saudi leader, who has been accused of being behind the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron Seeks Solutions to 4 Files with Saudi Crown Prince

The visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Paris, comes at the official invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, and carries a common will to push partnership to broader horizons. Since Emmanuel Macron’s accession to the presidency in the spring of 2017, he has shown great interest in…

Reuters

France's Macron: underlined importance of diversifying energy supplies in talks with Saudi Crown Prince

French President Emmanuel Macron underlined the importance of having a diverse source of energy supplies during his talks this week with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said a statement from Macron's Elysee office on Friday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince, Macron Discuss Energy, Iran Nuclear Deal, Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a working dinner at the Elysée Palace on Thursday, during which they discussed bilateral relations and areas of existing partnership. They also touched on opportunities for developing cooperation and reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East and…

The Hindu

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Ball in Iran's court to save nuclear deal - French presidency

There is still time to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, but the ball remains in Tehran's court, a French presidency official said on Thursday, ahead of talks between Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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