Tag #France

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Sarkozy's Seychelles Vacation Amidst Corruption Conviction

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, definitively convicted for corruption and influence peddling on December 18th, is currently vacationing in the Seychelles with his family while awaiting the implementation of his electronic monitoring sentence, sparking public debate.

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Macron Admits Failure of National Assembly Dissolution

On December 31, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered his New Year's address, uniquely opening with a video montage highlighting national pride. He issued a mea culpa for the failed dissolution of the National Assembly, admitting it increased political instability.

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Senegal to Expel All Foreign Military Bases by 2025

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on December 31, 2024, the end of all foreign military bases in the country by 2025, marking a significant shift in the nation's foreign policy and a break from its historical ties with France.

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Ivory Coast expels French troops amid growing anti-French sentiment in Africa

Ivory Coast will expel 600 French troops starting this month, following similar decisions by several other African nations seeking to reduce the influence of their former colonizer, France, reflecting a growing trend of anti-French sentiment across the continent.

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Trump's Return Threatens to Plunge France into Recession

France's economic situation has worsened due to political instability and increased public spending, with the return of Donald Trump posing a major threat through potential trade conflicts that could reduce French GDP growth by 0.5% in 2025 and trigger a recession.

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Borne Faces Backlash Over Dismissive Response to Mayotte Aid Crisis

French Education Minister Elisabeth Borne faced criticism for seemingly dismissing teachers' concerns about insufficient post-Cyclone Chido aid distribution in Mayotte on December 30th, sparking public outrage over a video showing her turning away from them.

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France Targets Drug Traffickers' Finances with New Asset Seizure Strategy

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced a new strategy to fight drug trafficking in Marseille on January 2nd, focusing on seizing assets of traffickers in France and abroad, including a planned trip to the UAE to improve judicial cooperation. He aims to weaken criminal organizations by tar...

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Diverse Forms of Antisemitism Persist in France

Antisemitism in France takes diverse forms, from far-right and far-left expressions to those within the Arab-Muslim community linked to Palestinian nationalism and opposition to Israel, necessitating comprehensive societal change to address its persistent presence.

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Macron Admits Parliament Dissolution Backfired, Plunging France into Political Crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron admitted his decision to dissolve parliament and call snap elections backfired, creating a political crisis with three prime ministers and a hung parliament, leaving France deeply divided and facing a potential for further instability.

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French Political Crisis Increases Borrowing Costs Despite Stable Economy

France faces a political crisis following the dissolution of the National Assembly, threatening the 2025 budget; while economic indicators (1.1% growth, 7.4% unemployment) are not alarming, the spread between French and German borrowing rates is widening to 0.8 points, reflecting diminished investor...

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Pro-Russia Hackers Target French Websites

On December 31, 2023, the pro-Russia hacking group NoName launched DDoS attacks against at least 23 French city and departmental websites, including Marseille and Haute-Garonne, in retaliation for France's support of Ukraine; the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation.

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International Pressure Mounts on Georgia Amidst Post-Election Crisis

Germany, France, and Poland urged Georgia on December 31st to hold new elections and engage in a national dialogue, citing the OSCE's report confirming widespread irregularities in the October 26th elections, which triggered months of protests and violence.

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