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What’s in Emmanuel Macron’s intray after his re-election as French president?

Macron faces a second term at least as challenging as his first, if not more so

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022

All Irish passengers need to know about flying abroad this summer - facemasks, carry-on requirements and Covid checks

Although most Covid measures have been removed in many European countries, some rules remain in place and need to be followed upon arrival at the airport

Irish Mirror · Apr 24, 2022

France’s Macron Wins Second Term

French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable margin, early projections by pollsters showed, securing a second term. The first projections showed Macron securing around 57-58% of the vote. Such estimates are normally accurate but may be fine-tuned as official results come…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 24, 2022

Sanctions won't stop Putin — this might

All along, Putin has counted on the fact that Europe needs Russian gas. But that's also his Achilles heel

Salon · Apr 24, 2022

A divided France and a Germany unsure of its identity threaten Europe’s future

In a time of multiple crises and dangers, the EU needs urgently to recover a sense of common purpose

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022

Slovenians vote in tight race between populists, liberals

Slovenians cast ballots Sunday in a parliamentary election that is expected to be a tight race between Prime Minister Janez Jansa’s ruling right-wing populists and liberals in the politically divided European Union nation

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022

France's Macron defeats far-right, pledges change

Emmanuel Macron comfortably defeated far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday, heading off a political earthquake for Europe but acknowledging dissatisfaction with his first term and saying he would seek to make amends.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2022

Destruction, desolation and retreat: Ukraine’s defiance against Russia will shape modern history forever

Special Report: The final outcome is yet to be played out but two months after the invasion began, the magnitude of the war is clear, writes Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022

Summer of 2021 was Europe’s hottest on record

Europe experienced its hottest summer on record in 2021, while being ravaged by floods, heatwaves and fires, according to a report published Friday by the European Union's Copernicus climate change service, showing that global warming is sharply on the rise.

France 24 · Apr 23, 2022

UK holidaymakers visiting Portugal to be treated like EU citizens

The Brexit rules will be waived in a bid to avoid delays

Wales Online · Apr 23, 2022