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Commentary: Macron and Le Pen have very different visions for Europe

President Emmanuel Macron was run close by his nationalist rival Marine Le Pen in the first round of the French election on Sunday. The runoff vote on April 24 will reprise their 2017 contest, with serious consequences for Europe.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022

Irish holidaymakers told to 'exercise a high degree of caution' in Spain, Portugal and other tourist hotspots

Spain is the top destination for Irish tourists, closely followed by Portugal, Italy and France

Irish Mirror · Apr 14, 2022

Le Pen's renewables ban plan is an 'aberration', Macron says

Marine Le Pen's plan to ban wind turbines is an "aberration", Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday as France's presidential election campaign moved away from the two candidates accusing each other of being authoritarian to focus on concrete policies.

Reuters · Apr 14, 2022

France’s Le Pen Warns against Sending Weapons to Ukraine

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen warned Wednesday against sending any more weapons to Ukraine, and called for a rapprochement between NATO and Russia once Moscow’s war in Ukraine winds down. Le Pen, an outspoken nationalist who has long ties to Russia, also confirmed that if she unseats President…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022

Marine Le Pen proposes closer Nato-Russia ties after Ukraine war

Presidential candidate says it is ‘inaccurate and unjust’ to suggest she is indebted to Vladimir Putin

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022

Ukraine in talks with France for pre Scotland friendly while World Cup playoff date hint emerges

Scotland's play-off opponents are set to go head-to-head with the reigning world champions in preparation for Hampden.

Daily Record · Apr 13, 2022

France's Le Pen warns against sending weapons to Ukraine

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has warned against sending any more weapons to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

'Screwed' either way: Macron-Le Pen presidential duel leaves young, leftist Mélenchon voters cold

French far-leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon on Sunday fell just short of advancing to the presidential run-off, leaving far-right flagbearer Marine Le Pen to challenge Emmanuel Macron again for France's top job. But among 18- to 25-year-olds it was Mélenchon, 70, who won the night with 29 percent of their vote. What…

France 24 · Apr 13, 2022

Le Pen wants France out of NATO integrated command, backs NATO-Russia links

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Wednesday backed closer ties between NATO and Russia, adding that if she won the presidency Paris would once again leave the military command of the US-led alliance.

France 24 · Apr 13, 2022

France's Le Pen outlines foreign policy vision, leaving Russia door ajar

Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen sought on Wednesday to play up her leadership credentials on the world stage, urging a break with France's recent diplomatic past to make what she called a country that "still counts."

Reuters · Apr 13, 2022