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'Sabotage' On French Rail Network Before Olympics: What We Know

Arson attacks scrambled France's high-speed rail network for tens of thousands of passengers on Friday, after what officials called premeditated acts of "sabotage" just hours before the Paris Olympics opened.

International Business Times

Olympics opening cermony latest: French rail network sabotaged hours before Paris Games begin

France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe only hours before the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics

The Independent UK

French Prime Minister Addresses Sabotage On Railway Network

French PM Gabriel Attal expresses concern over coordinated railway sabotage, praises responders, vows accountability.

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All to know about the Paris Olympics 2024: Schedule, sports, venues, dates

The Summer Olympics start July 26. Here’s Al Jazeera’s concise viewer guide to the world’s largest multisport event.

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France's National Assembly Reelects Centrist Speaker Amid Political Turmoil

France's National Assembly faces uncertainty after a hung election, with parties vying for influence amidst protests and negotiations.

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French National Assembly re-elects Macron ally Braun-Pivet as head of parliament

French parliamentarians at the National Assembly on Thursday re-elected Yaël Braun-Pivet as the chamber's speaker following snap legislative elections that failed to give any party a majority. The vote for parliament's new president, a role that has taken on increasing importance amid stalled negotiations to nominate a new prime minister,…

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Pros and cons of a ‘technocratic government’ that could end France's political stalemate

The snap legislative elections called by French President Emmanuel Macron left the country with a hung parliament and no dominant political bloc in power in the lower-house National Assembly for the first time in France's modern history. One solution proposed to end the deadlock is for a government of experts,…

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What is France's new caretaker government and what will it mean?

French President Emmanuel Macron has officially accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal – but the same cabinet will stay on to govern in a caretaker capacity. With such arrangements rare in France, what does it mean for the running of the country?

Radio France Internationale

Bitter division over possible PM could ‘shipwreck’ left-wing alliance in France

The Independent UK

French PM Resignation Accepted, Caretaker Govt To Continue

French PM Attal resigns amid political uncertainty. Macron delays new appointment, facing challenges in forming stable government.

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French PM Attal resigns but will remain in caretaker role amid political deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday, the presidential office said, adding that Attal will lead a caretaker government with restricted powers until a new government is named. The leftist New Popular Front alliance has still not managed to name a consensus candidate…

France 24

French PM Poised To Take Caretaker Role In Deadlocked France

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was set to resign but stay on as head of a caretaker government Tuesday, officials said, with no replacement in sight as divided parliamentary groups succumb to infighting.

International Business Times

France's Bastille Day parade meets Olympic torch relay as political crisis continues

France is marking its national 14 July holiday with the traditional military parade, but with the Olympic Games just two weeks away, it's a rerouted and slightly reduced affair. This year's special guest is not a country, but the Olympic flame.

Radio France Internationale

Outgoing French PM Attal takes the reins of parliamentary group after party vote

France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal took the leadership of his party's National Assembly lawmakers after 84 out of 98 Renaissance deputies backed him in a vote on Saturday. Deep divisions between Attal and President Emmanuel Macron have appeared in recent days, with the premier blaming the president for taking the…

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French PM Poised To Lead Parliament Group As Govt Search Heats Up

France's prime minister was poised on Saturday to take the leadership of his party's National Assembly lawmakers as politicians from all sides jockeyed for position to form the next government.

Radio France Internationale

French PM eyes rebuilding political force after party backing

France's prime minister on Saturday was elected leader of the centrist Renaissance party's parliamentary group as politicians from all sides jockeyed for position to form the next government.

International Business Times

France Seeks Government As PM Vows To 'Guard Against' Extremes

France's political parties scrambled Friday to break a parliamentary deadlock brought on by an inconclusive snap election, as the outgoing prime minister vowed to prevent any government with far-right or hard-left members.

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French Union Leader Calls For Mass Strikes Before Olympics

French union leader calls for mass strikes to pressure Macron after election results. Macron delays new prime minister appointment.

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France Faces Political Gridlock After Chaotic Election Results

France's political landscape is in flux post-election, with coalition-building challenges and a divided parliament. The country faces uncertainty in formin...

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French leftists pitch candidates for PM, warn Macron not to keep Attal in place

French leftist parties on Tuesday pitched potential candidates to head a minority government, hoping to name a potential prime minister by the end of the week. They also “solemnly” warned President Macron not to keep Prime Minister Gabriel Attal in his role for much longer. Read our liveblog to see…

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French government in limbo after elections produce hung parliament

France's legislative elections have resulted in a hung parliament, with the National Assembly divided into three distinct blocs. Although the leftist coalition, the New Popular Front, came out on top with 182 seats, it does not have an absolute majority. While Macron has asked Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to remain…

Al Jazeera

French election results: No party secured a majority, so what’s next?

How will President Emmanuel Macron appoint a new prime minister, and how will a hung parliament work?

The Independent UK

France voted against the far right – but what could happen next?

France does not have a reputation for coalitions in recent times, writes Chris Stevenson, so be prepared for weeks of negotiations

Reason

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The Guardian - UK

In a referendum on Le Pen, French voters said ‘non’. This opportunity must not be squandered

France may rediscover a taste for moderate social democracy – and find out that compromise is not a dirty word, says Paul Taylor, a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre

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