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Macron to Decide on Costly French Referendum

French President Macron will decide on a potential public finance referendum this Tuesday, with Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau estimating the cost at €100-200 million and deeming a pre-summer vote unlikely due to organizational challenges; he suggests a maximum of 2-3 questions.

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1965 French Presidential Election: De Gaulle's Unexpected Runoff

France's first direct presidential election in December 1965 saw incumbent General de Gaulle unexpectedly forced into a runoff against François Mitterrand, marking a pivotal shift in French politics and establishing the precedent for directly electing the president.

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Mélenchon's Autocratic Style: Risks to French Governance

La Meute", a new book, exposes Jean-Luc Mélenchon's autocratic control within La France Insoumise, raising concerns about potential consequences for French governance if he were to become president in 2027.

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French Republicans Struggle to Define Identity Amidst RN's Economic Shift

French Republicans are struggling to distinguish themselves from the National Rally (RN), portraying the latter as leftist despite ideological overlaps, particularly on immigration, while the RN undergoes a shift towards liberal economics.

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Intolerance and Purges Within Mélenchon's La France Insoumise

A new investigation reveals the inner workings of Jean-Luc Mélenchon's La France Insoumise (LFI), detailing a culture of intolerance where dissent is met with public excommunication and verbal abuse, impacting the party's internal stability and potentially its electoral future.

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French Far-Right Gains Momentum in 2027 Presidential Election Poll

A Harris Interactive poll shows 34% of French voters would support the far-right in the 2027 presidential election, while 24% would vote for the united left and 19% for Macron's party (ineligible for reelection); a divided left could significantly impact the election's outcome.

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Macron to Decide on French Referendum on Public Finances

French President Macron will decide on a potential national referendum on public finances, proposed by Prime Minister Bayrou, following a poll showing 83% public support and cost estimates ranging from €100-€200 million, with implementation unlikely before summer.

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France Revives Public Broadcasting Reform Amidst Union Opposition

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati announced on May 7th the June parliamentary return of a public broadcasting reform to merge Radio France and France Télévisions under a single presidency and board, aiming to counter private groups and streaming platforms, despite union criticism and previous set...

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La Meute" Exposes Internal Conflicts and Leadership Style within Jean-Luc Mélenchon's La France Insoumise

La Meute", a new book by Charlotte Belaïch and Olivier Pérou, exposes the internal workings of Jean-Luc Mélenchon's La France Insoumise, detailing its leadership style, internal conflicts, and contrasting public image with private practices, raising concerns about its potential impact on French demo...

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Bayrou Unveils Plan to Reduce French Deficit, Proposes Unprecedented Referendum

French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a comprehensive plan to reduce the country's deficit and debt by 2026, aiming for a 3% deficit within four years, and proposed a referendum to overcome political gridlock, a move unprecedented in the Fifth Republic.

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Le Pen's Ineligibility: Five-Year Ban from Holding Public Office

A French court sentenced Marine Le Pen to a five-year ban from holding public office and four years in prison, with two years to be served, for misusing €4.4 million in EU funds between 2004 and 2016; she has appealed the ruling.

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French PM Barnier Ousted in No-Confidence Vote Amidst Political Crisis

Following a no-confidence vote, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was dismissed three months into his term, replaced by François Bayrou, amidst a broader political crisis marked by infighting within the Rassemblement National and concerns about the Muslim Brotherhood's influence in France.

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