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North Macedonia got a boost from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the country’s hopes of eventually joining the European Union amid a dispute with Bulgaria

The Independent UK

Macron warns economic hardship is coming in Bastille Day interview

In a TV interview on Bastille Day, French President Emmanuel Macron talked about the war in Ukraine, dependency on Russian gas, inflation and reforms – painting a grim picture of France's economic future as a result of the war in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Macron's Bastille Day interview: Russia 'will use gas as a weapon of war'

France needs to mobilise to prepare for the probable scenario of energy shortages this autumn because Russia is using cuts in supplies to Europe as a weapon in its war with Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.

France 24

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The war in Ukraine is playing a special role in France's Bastille Day parade

France is celebrating its national holiday with thousands of French troops marching down the Champs-Elysees avenue alongside Eastern European allies touched most closely by the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine plays special role in France's Bastille Day parade

France's Bastille Day has been shaken by the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

France Nods to Ukraine in Bastille Day Military Parade

Paris's traditional Bastille Day military parade on Thursday is a salute to Ukraine, and to France's eastern European allies who are among guests of honor, officials said. French troops deployed close to Ukraine since the Russian assault in February have a special place at the event, attended by President Emmanuel…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France's Macron wants 'rethink' of French military postures in Africa

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he wanted a "rethink of all our (military) postures on the African continent" and had asked his ministers and army chiefs to work on it.

Reuters

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Before Mali withdrawal, France prepares future Sahel strategy

France is stationing more forces in Niger and Chad to fight ‘terrorist groups’ amid 2,400 troops exiting from Mali.

Al Jazeera

Macron's inflation-relief bill faces narrow path to compromise in parliament

President Emmanuel Macron's French government, hunting for votes to enact a cost-of-living relief bill after losing its majority in parliament, is open to amendments backed by conservative opponents that would incentivise work, a government source said.

Reuters

Big Tech’s reckoning won’t stop with Uber

Life for big tech companies looks increasingly different to how it did five years ago. Back then, Uber Technologies Inc. used a secret “kill switch” to thwart police from probing its data systems in more than a dozen countries. It forged into cities where its gig-economy model broke local rules,…

Tribune News Service

Genocide survivors welcome Rwandan's conviction in France

Genocide survivors in Rwanda welcomed the conviction of Laurent Bucyibaruta, the highest-ranking Rwandan to have been convicted in France on charges related to the 1994 genocide

The Independent UK

New French government suffers first defeat as lawmakers vote down part of Covid bill

France's government has suffered its first defeat in parliament after President Emmanuel Macron's ruling party lost its majority in elections last month. After an late night debate, opposition lawmakers rejected a proposal to give the government powers to reinstate a Covid health pass at the borders.

Radio France Internationale

First Thing: January 6 attack panel examines Trump’s ‘summoning a mob’

Ex-militia spokesperson testifies to House committee, saying: ‘This could have been the spark that started a new civil war.’ Plus, dark side of Victoria’s Secret

The Guardian - UK

Ahead of Mali withdraw, France prepares future Sahel strategy

French officials head to Niger on Friday to redefine the country's strategy to fight Islamist militants in the Sahel as thousands of troops complete a withdrawal from Mali and concerns mount over the growing threat to coastal West African states.

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France says new semiconductor plant a major step froward for 'industrial sovereignty'

Two major companies, one American and the other Franco-Italian have announced the creation of a semiconductor factory in southeast France. This came as French carmaker Renault said Tuesday that car sales fell in the first half of this year, impacted by the worldwide shortage of semiconductors.

The Guardian - UK

Emmanuel Macron ‘proud’ of supporting Uber’s lobbying drive in France

French president vows to ‘do it again tomorrow’ after leaks he told Uber executives he had brokered secret ‘deal’

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron Dismisses Criticism of Uber Contacts as Minister

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed critics who questioned his close dealings with Uber executives and business lobbyists when he was France's economy minister, saying he was "extremely proud" of his achievements in that role. Macron's political opponents on the left and the right lashed out at the president Monday…

The Independent UK

Macron dismisses criticism of Uber contacts as minister

President Emmanuel Macron is dismissing critics who questioned his close dealings with Uber executives and business lobbyists when he was France’s economy minister

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Macron responds to Uber Files allegations, 'proud' of meetings with executives

Addressing for the first time accusations that he bent the rules for the US transport company Uber when he was economy minister, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday acknowledged that he held discussions with company executives, and he would do it again.

Reuters

France's Macron: I wouldn't change anything in dealings with Uber

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he would not change a thing in the approach he took to U.S. ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies when he served as economy minister, after political foes said they would seek a parliamentary inquiry.

The Guardian - UK

EDF shares surge as France ‘prepares for €8bn nationalisation’

French government plans to buy remaining 16% of energy giant to keep bills down could cost up to €10bn

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Thank You for Your Work!’: Japan Bows in Somber Farewell to Slain Shinzo Abe

With prayers, flowers and flags draped in black ribbons, Japan on Tuesday said farewell to Shinzo Abe, a polarizing figure who dominated politics as the country's longest-serving premier, before being gunned down at a campaign rally last week. Crowds packed pavements lined with a heavy police presence as the hearse…

Radio France Internationale

Judge drops rape probe against French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin

A Paris judge on Monday ordered the dismissal of a five-year rape investigation into French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, his lawyers said.

Al Jazeera

Japan bids sombre farewell to assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe

People line streets as hearse carrying Abe’s body is driven around Tokyo after private funeral at the Zojoji Temple.

ABC News

A 'kill switch', Emmanuel Macron under pressure, and whistleblower revealed: A quick look at the Uber Files

As the whistleblower was revealed and the fallout hits France's President, here's a quick look at the so-called Uber Files.

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