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French Deputy Highlights Strategic Partnership with Gulf States

French Deputy Amelia Lakrafi said that the relations between her country and the Gulf States were “historic” and based on a strategic partnership between Paris and the capitals of the region, in the political, economic, security and cultural fields. She pointed to continuous consultation between France and the Gulf States…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Can Macron renew himself? New term begins with change of French prime minister

After becoming the first French president in two decades to win re-election, Emmanuel Macron now has to convince enough voters to once again give him a mandate in next month's legislative elections. A centrist who this time has to face an unusually united left, Macron has to persuade the electorate…

France 24

Macron Concerned about Israel's Decision to Build 4,000 New West Bank Settlements

The Elysee Palace has said that French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his concern about Israel's recent decision to add 4,000 new illegal settlements in the West Bank. Most countries consider the settlements illegal under international law, a position Israel rejects. Macron held on Tuesday a phone call with Israeli Prime…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Explainer: why you don’t need to hold elected office to become PM in France

France is hurtling towards legislative elections with a new Prime Minister in charge of ensuring President Emmanuel Macron’s party keeps its majority in parliament. It’s a tricky task for the holder of the second-highest job in the land – who herself has never held elected office.

Radio France Internationale

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 84 of the invasion

Kremlin says 694 Ukrainian fighters from Azovstal plant have surrendered; UK says Russia facing ‘resourcing problems’

The Guardian - AU

Macron urges rapid Israeli probe into Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing

France urges Israel to complete probe into killing of Al Jazeera journalist, despite UN call for an independent probe.

Al Jazeera

Macron tells Zelenskiy: French arms deliveries to Ukraine will intensify

French President Emmanuel Macron told his Ukrainian counterpart on Tuesday that French arms deliveries to Ukraine would intensify in coming days and said France was ready to respond to additional demands for help, the Elysee said.

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Élisabeth Borne: France’s new PM faces immediate pressure to act on climate

First female prime minister in 30 years faces calls to act fast after ‘five lost years’ on tackling global heating

The Guardian - UK

French unemployment slips to 14-year low in first quarter of 2022

Unemployment in France dropped slightly in the first quarter of the year to its lowest rate in 14 years, giving President Emmanuel Macron a boost ahead of legislative elections.

Radio France Internationale

France’s Macron names new PM ahead of parliamentary elections

Elisabeth Borne becomes first PM in more than 30 years as Macron tries to reshape cabinet ahead of June parliamentary polls.

Al Jazeera

Élisabeth Borne: a long-serving technocrat and ‘woman of the left’

France’s first female PM in 30 years has been a regular in the corridors of power for several decades

The Guardian - UK

French president Macron appoints Elisabeth Borne as prime minister

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday selected Elisabeth Borne as the first prime minister of his second term in office. The 61-year-old replaces Jean Castex and becomes the first woman to hold the post since Edith Cresson's 11-month reign between 1991 and 1992.

Radio France Internationale

Elisabeth Borne becomes France’s second female Prime Minister

Former Socialist Elisabeth Borne was on Monday named as France’s second ever female prime minister.

Evening Standard

Why Emmanuel Macron's peace efforts with Vladimir Putin are probably pointless

On Victory Day — the May 9 commemoration of the former Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War — Russian President Vladimir Putin was expected to officially declare war on Ukraine.

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The Guardian - UK

Élisabeth Borne becomes France’s first female prime minister in 30 years

Labour minister Borne, 61, is only second woman in modern French history to be PM, after Édith Cresson

Asharq Al-Awsat

Elisabeth Borne Appointed France’s New Prime Minister

Elisabeth Borne was appointed France's new prime minister on Monday to become the second woman to hold the post in the country. Borne, 61, succeeds Jean Castex, whose resignation was expected after President Emmanuel Macron’s reelection last month. Macron and Borne are expected to appoint the full government in the…

The Independent UK

French prime minister resigns; Macron naming new one shortly

French Prime Minister Jean Castex has resigned

Reuters

French PM hands in resignation ahead of expected cabinet overhaul

French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Monday handed his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, the prime minister's office said.

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France’s new PM Elisabeth Borne dedicates nomination ‘to all little girls’

France's President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne as the country's new prime minister, the first woman to hold the position in three decades, after Prime Minister Jean Castex submitted his resignation Monday, setting the stage for a cabinet reshuffle as Macron embarks on his second term. Follow…

Reuters

French President Macron backs Sweden's decision to join NATO- Elysee

French President Emmanuel Macron fully supports Sweden's decision to join the North Atlantic NATO military alliance, the Elysee presidential office said on Monday.

Evening Standard

Emmanuel Macron warned against trying to appease Vladimir Putin

The French president is believed to have promoted the idea of ceding Ukrainian territory to end the war

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the newly united French left: beyond the fragments

Editorial: A common slate of candidates for June’s legislative elections can help progressive forces make their voices count

Radio France Internationale

Macron pays tribute to former UAE ruler during visit to congratulate successor

The UAE's new president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held talks on Sunday with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron who had travelled to the country to pay his respects following the death on Friday of the sheik's brother Sheikh Khalifa.

The Independent UK

World leaders descend on UAE to pay respects to late ruler

An array of presidents and prime ministers were descending on the United Arab Emirates from around the world to pay their respects to the federation’s late ruler and greet his successor, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Radio France Internationale

Former French PM Cresson lambasts sexism at the heart of political class

Former prime minister Edith Cresson on Sunday hit out at the sexism rife in the upper echelons of the French political system as speculation mounted that President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a woman to succeed Jean Castex as prime minister.

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