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Mélenchon Claims Right Wing Creates Far-Right Populism

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, in a recent Twitch interview with Hasan Piker, claimed the right wing intentionally fosters far-right populism to maintain its power by exploiting racist and Islamophobic divisions, a claim he highlighted on X (formerly Twitter). This follows previous instances of Mélenchon promo...

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RN Party Reconsiders Stance on Retirement Capitalization

The French National Rally (RN) party is reconsidering its opposition to retirement capitalization, influenced by its alliance with Eric Ciotti's UDR and internal discussions, potentially leading to a policy shift.

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Le Pen Threatens to Censure French PM Over Social VAT

While in New Caledonia, Marine Le Pen threatened to censure the French Prime Minister if the social VAT is implemented, citing insufficient government efforts to control spending, immigration costs, and fraud; this follows the RN's previous successful censure votes.

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French Government Collapses Amidst Political Upheaval

France faces a major political crisis following the collapse of the Attal government, a no-confidence vote against Michel Barnier, and disagreements over New Caledonia policy, leading to François Bayrou's appointment as Prime Minister.

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French Lawmakers' Offices Vandalized Amid Agricultural Bill Debate

Two lawmakers' offices in Gironde, France, were vandalized on May 26th, 2024, by members of the Coordination Rurale (CR) farmers' union in protest of the "Duplomb" agricultural bill, which they oppose; the lawmakers plan to press charges.

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Macron's TV Interview Reveals Deepening Political Crisis

During a three-hour TV interview on May 13th, French President Macron defended his record and addressed public disapproval of his pension reform, despite internal party dissent and a lack of concrete policy announcements, leading to uncertainty about his second term.

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French Employers' Federation Faces Corruption Investigations

The French Federation of Private Employers (FEPEM) faces three preliminary investigations for abuse of trust, embezzlement, and corruption, involving its former president, her son's lobbying firm, and the former executive director, highlighting governance failures and misuse of €500 million in annua...

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Le Pen Threatens Censure Vote over Proposed French Tax Increase

French National Rally leader Marine Le Pen threatened a censure vote against the government if a "social VAT" tax increase, proposed for the 2026 budget to fund social security by offsetting payroll tax cuts, is implemented, citing unfair burden on low-income households and government inaction on ot...

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Le Pen Rebuffs Bardella's Presidential Ambitions, Highlighting RN Internal Tensions

During a New Caledonia visit, Marine Le Pen publicly rebuked Jordan Bardella's presidential aspirations, emphasizing her own candidacy despite a pending ineligibility appeal, highlighting internal tensions within the Rassemblement National and potential succession challenges ahead of the 2027 French...

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Contrasting Parliamentary Approaches in France: From Respectful Debate to Strategic Maneuvering

The French Parliament's recent sessions showcased contrasting approaches: constructive debate on a 'right to die' bill contrasted with strategic maneuvering and procedural tactics employed during the Duplomb agricultural reform bill, highlighting the challenges of the fragmented French political lan...

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French Socialist Party Congress: Mayer-Rossignol vs. Faure

The French Socialist Party holds a congress on May 29th, 2024, with approximately 40,000 members voting for their next leader, choosing between Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol and Olivier Faure, whose differing strategies for the 2027 presidential elections highlight the party's internal divisions.

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French Socialist Party Leadership Vote: Three Candidates Vie for Control

On May 27th, approximately 40,000 French Socialist Party members will vote to determine their party's future direction, choosing between three candidates offering distinct plans for revitalization and electoral success in 2027, focusing on party reform, alliance strategies, and economic policy.

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