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French left demonstrates in support of Gaza-bound aid boat

Tens of thousands of people rallied across France on Monday in support of activists on a boat bound for Gaza that has been intercepted by Israeli authorities. President Emmanuel Macron has called for the “swiftest possible” return of the six French nationals aboard.

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Who could be on the ballot for the 2027 French presidential election?

While Emmanuel Macron's departure is still a long way off, the municipal elections of 2026 will see French political parties kick-start their campaigning for the presidential election of 2027. But with some likely contenders already beginning to emerge, we take a look at who could be on the ballot in…

Radio France Internationale

'New low': SNP slam Labour over MP lobbying trip to Israel amid Gaza genocide

LABOUR have been accused of a “new low” by the SNP after it emerged that several of the party’s MPs visited Israel on a lobbying trip despite…

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Labour MPs visit Israel on lobbying trip in middle of Gaza genocide

LABOUR MPs have visited Israel on a lobbying trip amid the country’s brutal assault on Gaza ...

The National (Scotland)

Starmer urged to keep pledge on backing Israel-Gaza peace initiative based on path to Good Friday Agreement

Exclusive: A new paper has argued that Keir Starmer needs to push forward with plans to back a Middle East peace fund with a new international coalition

The Independent UK

French Lawmakers Divided Over PM Child Abuse Hearing

French politicians were divided on Thursday over the marathon hearing of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, who was grilled by lawmakers about claims of sexual abuse at a Catholic school.

International Business Times

President Macron set to unfurl two-year plan amid prospect of referendums

President Emmanuel Macron is expected on Tuesday night to unfurl his vision for the last two years of his presidency including the possibility of a referendum on certain issues during a two-hour interview on national television.

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Paris violence against Socialist MPs mars huge May Day rallies in France

More than 300,000 people joined May Day rallies across France on Wednesday, unions said, with protests mostly peaceful – apart from in Paris where masked demonstrators targeted Socialist MPs and dozens were arrested. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau called the attacks “absolutely disgraceful and unacceptable”.

Radio France Internationale

300,000 Rally Across France For May 1, Union Says

Rallies across France for International Workers' Day drew more than 300,000 on Thursday, including 100,000 in Paris, the CGT trade union told AFP. The authorities were yet to give a figure for the May Day marches' turnout.

International Business Times

UK ministers silent as Labour Friends of Israel attacks International Criminal Court

THE Labour Government has remained silent after the chair of the party's pro-Israel group attacked the International Criminal Court (ICC) ...

The National (Scotland)

Tens Of Thousands In France Protest Racism And Far Right

Tens of thousands of people in Paris and other French cities rallied against racism and the rise of the far right on Saturday.

International Business Times

Tens of thousands in France protest against racism and far-right

Tens of thousands of people in Paris and other French cities on Saturday rallied against racism and the rise of the far right, with some taking aim at the administration of Donald Trump in the United States and others carrying Palestinian flags.

Radio France Internationale

What's behind the poster causing an antisemitism scandal in French politics

Far-left political party La France Insoumise has again been accused of antisemitism. This time it's because of an image that was supposed to promote an anti-racism march this weekend. The chronicle of a harmful backfire.

Euronews

PM Bayrou set to survive no-confidence vote, but political turmoil persists

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament this Wednesday, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no means ensuring his long-term future.

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French PM pushes through budget, faces second no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou invoked special executive powers on Monday to push through the 2025 budget proposal without a vote, prompting a no-confidence motion by the hard-left France Unbowed party.

International Business Times

French PM Survives First No-confidence Vote In Parliament

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday survived his first vote of no confidence in parliament after the motion, brought by the leftist opposition, failed to gain traction on the far right.

Radio France Internationale

French PM survives first no-confidence vote in parliament

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday survived his first vote of no confidence in parliament after the motion, brought by the leftist opposition, failed to gain traction with the far right.

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French government faces no confidence vote as Socialists mull allegiance

France's government faces a another critical challenge as lawmakers debate a censure motion that will shed light on the Socialist Party's stance among the alliances within a fragmented French parliament.

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Macron Irks Allies, Left With Africa 'Forgot To Say Thank You' Jibe

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced an angry backlash from France's remaining allies in West Africa and accusations at home of showing a neo-colonialist attitude after lamenting that African countries "forgot to say thank you" for France's decade-long military deployment to fight an Islamist insurgency.

The Independent UK

Starmer inspired by Northern Ireland to launch project for peace in Israel-Gaza

Sir Keir Starmer has announced Britain will lead an international initiative to bring peace to the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote

Centrist François Bayrou had promised a ‘national interest government’ across the middle political ground but ended up leaning to the conservative right

The Guardian - UK

Can Macron’s new PM unite France’s moderates? Marine Le Pen looms if he fails

François Bayrou faces the same budgetary headache as Michel Barnier – but the parliamentary equation has changed, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

International Business Times

Pressure Grows On France's Macron To Name New PM

French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday set to hold a series of consultations with party bosses as pressure grew on him to name a new prime minister and defuse a political crisis.

Radio France Internationale

Macron under increasing pressure to rebuild government

After a weekend wrapped in the glory of presiding over the reopening of Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron has returned to earth with a bump – summoned by his own camp to name a prime minister "within hours" to end the current political turmoil.

The Guardian - UK

How could Macron replace Barnier as French prime minister? Here are his best options

As president prepares to appoint his next prime minister, we take a look at how the complex parliamentary arithmetic may shape his choice

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