France

The French far right can win big in the EU elections. This is worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine

June 7, 2024

PARIS (AP) – Leader of the French extreme right Marine Le Pen he is not on the ballot this weekend European Parliament electionsbut it is likely to emerge as one of its biggest winners. Polls expect his National Rally party to be the top vote-getter in France, overtaking President Emmanuel… Read More »The French far right can win big in the EU elections. This is worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine

France, US propose ban on private financing of coal-fired power plants at COP28

November 21, 2023

France and the United States are teaming up to propose a ground-breaking ban on private financing of coal-fired power plants at the upcoming COP28 climate conference in Dubai. The bold move is set to deepen divisions among the participating nations, with India and China staunchly opposed to any attempt to… Read More »France, US propose ban on private financing of coal-fired power plants at COP28

France flexes military power with successful test of M51.3 ballistic missiles

November 20, 2023

France has successfully test-fired an M51.3 long-range ballistic missile, a major step forward in bolstering the credibility of its nuclear deterrent capabilities. This remarkable feat was announced on Sunday by the French defense ministry. The missile, which did not carry a nuclear warhead, was launched from the French military’s Biscarosse… Read More »France flexes military power with successful test of M51.3 ballistic missiles

Far-right joins anti-Semitism protest in France, while far-left abstains

November 12, 2023

On Sunday afternoon, a large demonstration of support for French “republican” values and against anti-Semitism will take place, with a significant twist: for the first time, representatives of the extreme right will attend, while the extreme left has declined significantly to participate. join in. This development marks a profound change… Read More »Far-right joins anti-Semitism protest in France, while far-left abstains

Grapes of Wrath: Furious French winemakers destroy crates loaded with Spanish sparkling wine and pour gallons of red into the streets in protest at cheap booze imports from the neighboring country

October 23, 2023

French winemakers today intercepted trucks carrying cheap Spanish booze and smashed crates of it all over the road. Le Boulou toll, just ten miles from the French border Spainturned into a battlefield this morning when dozens of protesting winegrowers stopped trucks and swept away their contents. They destroyed several shipments… Read More »Grapes of Wrath: Furious French winemakers destroy crates loaded with Spanish sparkling wine and pour gallons of red into the streets in protest at cheap booze imports from the neighboring country

The French ambassador to Niger was “held hostage” in the embassy, according to President Macron

September 16, 2023

President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France’s envoy to Niger is living as a hostage in the French embassy and accused the military rulers of blocking the delivery of food to the mission. Posted in: 15/09/2023 – 19:04 1 min The ambassador lives on “military rations”, Macron he told… Read More »The French ambassador to Niger was “held hostage” in the embassy, according to President Macron