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Wanted: woman with green credentials for worst job in France

It is known in France as the political job from hell.

Reuters

Le Pen, Mélenchon want ‘third round’ win – but Macron favoured to win parliamentary majority

The French presidential election results on April 26 gave Emmanuel Macron a comfortable victory – setting the stage for the “third round”, as many in France call the parliamentary polls taking place on June 12 and 19. Macron’s populist adversaries are keen to seize control of parliament and scupper his…

France 24

Ukraine: will Putin's war alienate his many admirers on Europe's far right?

A key moment in the final French presidential debate between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, before the recent election, was when Macron attacked his challenger on her links to Russia. “You cannot defend the interests of France,” he said, adding: “When you speak to Russia … you are talking…

The Conversation

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In the face of abstentions, Macron's presidential victory is not a landslide

French President Emmanuel Macron won what appears to be a landslide victory against far right leader Marine Le Pen, with 58 percent of the vote. But abstention numbers reveal a less united vote - as Macron’s opponents are quick to point out - which will likely impact how he governs…

Radio France Internationale

Boris Johnson has no plans to speak to Emmanuel Macron, but No10 insists there is no rift

Downing Street has played down talk of frosty relations between Boris Johnson and Emanuel Macron after officials confirmed there were still no plans for the two leaders to hold a call following the French President’s re-election on Sunday.

Evening Standard

France's fragmented left poses new risk for Macron

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Reuters

Macron victory may alter course of war in Ukraine but there are problems to overcome

Macron winning the French elections means that EU countries and NATO will maintain their united front vis-a-vis Russia. Had Marine Le Pen, known for her sympathies for the Russian leader, won this might not have been the case.

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First Thing: Russia accuses Nato of ‘proxy war’ in Ukraine

Comments come as diplomats gather in Germany for US-hosted talks to navigate ‘critical’ phase. Plus, Bennifer and the other couples who get back together

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Rothenberg: In 2024, it could be Biden, Harris or bust

WASHINGTON — More than a handful of Republicans are already sniffing around the 2024 presidential contest.

Tribune News Service

World Leaders Welcome Macron's French Election Win

World leaders rushed to congratulate France's centrist President Emmanuel Macron on his re-election and defeat of far-right leader Marine Le Pen in elections Sunday. Here are some of the main reactions according to AFP: - European Union -"I am delighted to be able to continue our excellent cooperation," tweeted European…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France's Marine Le Pen to defend her seat in June legislative elections

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who lost to President Emmanuel Macron in presidential elections on Sunday, will defend her seat in parliamentary elections in June, an official of her party said on Tuesday.

Reuters

France's victorious Macron boosts weapons, stakes in Ukraine

As he begins a second term as France's president, Emmanuel Macron has given the green light for the delivery of artillery pieces to Ukraine

The Independent UK

France's Macron faces a divided nation after election win

French President Emmanuel Macron faced the daunting challenge of uniting a deeply divided nation Tuesday after winning re-election in a battle against Marine Le Pen that saw the far right come its closest yet to taking power.

France 24

Tuesday briefing: What the Angela Rayner story tells us about misogyny in Westminster

In today’s newsletter: Archie Bland and Nimo Omer speak to MPs and peers about the toxic environment for women in parliament

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EU looks to newly re-elected Macron to lead on Ukraine as Russia warns of WWIII

As Russia warns of a “real” threat of a third world war over the conflict in Ukraine, France’s European partners are looking to French President Emmanuel Macron to pick up his leadership role in the crisis, which he set aside during the end of his re-election campaign.

Chicago Sun-Times

Macron’s win is just the first step

The French, like Americans, have rallied to a centrist candidate to reject the politics of hate and division. But that center will only succeed if fundamental reforms are passed to give working people hope.

The Conversation

Labor retains clear Newspoll lead and large Ipsos lead as record number of candidates nominate

This week’s Newspoll, conducted April 20-23 from a sample of 1,538, gave Labor a 53-47 lead, unchanged from last week. Primary votes were 37% Labor (up one), 36% Coalition (up one), 11% Greens (down one), 4% UAP (steady), 3% One Nation (down one) and 9% for all Others (steady).

Tribune News Service

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Russia ‘failing’ in Ukraine war, Blinken says; explosions rock breakaway Moldova region

DNIPRO, Ukraine — U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken declared Monday that “Russia is failing” in its war aims, as new fighting flared in Ukraine’s eastern battle zone and Russian forces reportedly aimed a round of airstrikes at railway facilities in the country’s west and center.

France 24

Trial of Gambian man accused of war crimes gets underway in Germany

A man accused of working for a notorious Gambian death squad run by former president Yahya Jammeh goes on trial in Germany on the principle of universal jurisdiction. Bai Lowe is accused of murdering renowned journalist Deyda Hydara in 2004. Also in this edition, African leaders congratulate French President Emmanuel…

The Hindu

Victory and challenge: On re-election of Emmanuel Macron

Macron will have to address the disaffection among the working classes to deal with the far-right

Tribune News Service

Macron’s pledge to unite France is already falling on deaf ears

President Emmanuel Macron may not have to wait long to find out just how badly his reelection has gone down in parts of France.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Macron’s victory: a fragile mandate

Editorial: The re-elected president will face multiple challenges in his second term

Reuters

Biden, Macron agree in call to rapidly hold detailed discussion on Ukraine war - Elysee

French President Emmanuel Macron, who was re-elected on Sunday, and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden agreed in a congratulatory phone call on Monday to "rapidly" hold more detailed discussions on global issues, including the war in Ukraine, the Elysee said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

No Respite for Re-Elected Macron as Parliamentary Elections Loom

French President Emmanuel Macron enjoyed no respite on Monday as, hours after he won re-election by defeating the far right's Marine Le Pen, political opponents called on voters to deny him a parliamentary majority. If he fails to score another victory in the June 12 and 19 parliamentary elections, the…

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