Tag #French Politics

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Paris Court Declares Incompetence in Far-Right 'Barjols' Case

A Paris appeals court deemed itself incompetent to judge the Barjols, a far-right group accused of plotting attacks including one against President Macron, referring the case back to an investigating judge, leading to potential retrial and different charges.

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Retailleau Wins French Les Républicains Presidency Amidst Party's Internal Challenges

Bruno Retailleau won the French Les Républicains party presidency on May 18th with 74.3% of the vote, defeating Laurent Wauquiez, marking a surprising turn for the party, though fundamental issues remain unresolved, with only 120,000 members and 98,100 voters participating.

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Retailleau Elected Leader of French Republicans, Promises Hard-Line Stance

Bruno Retailleau, 64, won the leadership of France's Republicans party with 74% of the vote, promising a referendum on immigration and a hard-line stance against Islamism to revive the party after a humiliating electoral defeat and the expulsion of its previous leader, Eric Ciotti.

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A69 Highway Construction: Public Rapporteur Recommends Resumption

A public rapporteur recommends resuming the A69 highway construction between Toulouse and Castres, halted in February due to lack of a "major imperative reason of public interest," despite a Senate vote supporting the project and the project being 2/3 complete, leading to legal challenges over envir...

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Annecy Mayor Astorg Will Not Seek Re-election

Annecy's mayor, François Astorg, announced he won't seek re-election in 2026 due to personal reasons and the difficulties of his mandate, marked by political tensions and a recent knife attack on children.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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French Minister Defends Controversial €2-3 Billion State-Operator Restructuring Plan

French Public Accounts Minister Amélie de Montchalin defended her plan to merge or eliminate one-third of state-run operators to save €2-3 billion by 2027 before a Senate inquiry on May 15th, facing criticism for lacking detailed justification and transparency.

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Le Pen Challenges Dismissal from Council

Marine Le Pen is challenging her automatic dismissal as a departmental councilor in Pas-de-Calais following a conviction for embezzlement; the public prosecutor recommended rejecting her appeal, with a decision expected June 4th.

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Retailleau Wins French Republicans Leadership Election

Bruno Retailleau won the French Republicans party leadership election with 74.3% of the vote against Laurent Wauquiez, signaling a rightward shift in the party and positioning him as a potential 2027 presidential candidate.

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Retailleau Wins Les Républicains Presidency with Landslide Victory

Bruno Retailleau won the presidency of France's Les Républicains party on May 18th with 74.3% of the vote, exceeding expectations amidst a significant increase in party membership from 43,859 to 121,617 in two months, and he plans to remain as Interior Minister.

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France's Les Républicains Shift Sharply Rightward

France's Les Républicains party is experiencing a rightward shift as Bruno Retailleau, the frontrunner to lead the party, campaigns on a hardline anti-immigration platform, competing with Marine Le Pen's National Rally and tripling party membership from 40,000 to 120,000 in recent months.

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France Debates Regulatory Simplification Law"

France is debating a law to simplify regulations, addressing concerns from various sectors, including agriculture, small businesses, and public administration; the law aims to remove counterproductive rules and increase the threshold for public contracts, but its overall impact remains uncertain.

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Ernotte Cunci Reappointed Head of France Télévisions

Delphine Ernotte Cunci was reappointed President of France Télévisions for a third five-year term on May 14th, chosen by the Arcom over three other candidates, prioritizing continuity and digital transformation of France.tv, amidst budgetary challenges and a potential new public media holding compan...

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Quality Education

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