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France Boycotts COP29 over Aliyev's Attacks

France boycotts COP29 in Baku due to Azerbaijani President Aliyev's attacks on France and Europe.

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International RelationsFranceDiplomacyBoycottClimate PoliticsInternational Summit

French Ministry For Ecological TransitionUnited NationsCop29European Commission

Agnès Pannier-RunacherIlham AliyevEmmanuel MacronOlaf ScholzUrsula Von Der Leyen

What is the main objective of the COP29 summit?: The primary objective of COP29 is to increase the annual amount of climate aid from developed to developing countries beyond the current $100 billion.
Why is France boycotting the COP29 summit in Baku?: France's Minister for Ecological Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, announced she will not attend the COP29 in Baku due to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's unacceptable attacks against France and Europe.
How did the French government respond to Aliyev's remarks?: Pannier-Runacher denounced Aliyev's comments as a violation of the UN climate change convention's code of conduct and deemed them unworthy of a COP presidency.
Which other European leaders are absent from the COP29 summit?: Other European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, and Ursula von der Leyen, are also absent from COP29 in Baku, highlighting the significant diplomatic fallout from Aliyev's remarks.
What were the specific criticisms made by Azerbaijani President Aliyev against France?: Aliyev's speech at COP29 included criticism of France's colonial history and the Macron regime's actions in overseas territories, escalating existing tensions between the two countries.

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