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Macron’s True Color Is Blue

Julian Mathews / Truthdig Sep 11, 2024 By appointing Michel Barnier as prime minister, the French president ignored voters and chose working with the right over reconciliation with the left. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Rock Paper Scissors in France

Christopher Lord / Truthdig Jul 12, 2024 The far right is down but not out in Paris. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Can the New French Left Govern?

Julian Mathews / Truthdig Jul 12, 2024 After upsetting expectations, the four-party Nouveau Front Populaire needs to get serious. It can start by picking a leader. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Europe

Leftists Poised to Win French Elections as Voters Reject Fascists

CD Staff / Common Dreams Jul 8, 2024 Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the leftist La France Insoumise party, called the election results an "immense relief for a majority of people in our country." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Europe

How Emmanuel Macron Wins Friends and Influences People

Mathijs Cazemier / Africa Is A Country Jan 17, 2023 For the French President, recruiting various African intellectuals turned out to be a key asset in trying to shift the Françafrique narrative, while simultaneously protecting French interests on the continent. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Brexit Deal Cleared by EU Parliament; U.K. Set to Leave Friday

RAF CASERT / The Associated Press Jan 29, 2020 Although Britain's divorce terms have been approved, huge uncertainties surround the future. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

World Leaders Meet in Jerusalem to Denounce Anti-Semitism

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Jan 23, 2020 The World Holocaust Forum focuses on commemorating the Holocaust and combating a global spike in anti-Jewish violence. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

French President Says 33 Jihadists Killed in Central Mali

ALEXIS ADELE / The Associated Press Dec 21, 2019 During a visit to Ivory Coast, Emmanuel Macron vows that France will continue fighting terrorism in the Sahel region. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Emmanuel Macron Is a Cautionary Tale for Democrats

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Dec 16, 2019 When he won, many American liberals said Democrats needed their own version of the French leader. They should be careful what they wish for. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Mass Strikes in France Shut Eiffel Tower, Trigger Clashes

ANGELA CHARLTON and CLAIRE PARKER / The Associated Press Dec 5, 2019 An outpouring of anger is directed at the government’s plan to overhaul the retirement system. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

NATO Chief Seeks to Shore Up Unity as Rows Roil Allies

LORNE COOK / The Associated Press Dec 3, 2019 French president's comments about the alliance's "brain death" due in part to lack of U.S. leadership draw President Trump's sharp retort. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

NATO Is as Good as Dead

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Nov 26, 2019 The 70-year-old alliance has been fraying since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Donald Trump's presidency may finish it off altogether. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )