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Press verdict on French government: more of the same, only worse

Despite two weeks of negotiations aimed at creating a stable parliamentary majority with the aid of opposition groups considered "constructive", the Borne II cabinet named on Monday includes no members from the opposition ranks. A clear sign of failure, according to the majority of the French daily papers.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2022

Gérald Darmanin: French Minister portrayed as Pinocchio by newspaper amid Champions League Liverpool fans row

France’s Interior Minister has been portrayed as a Pinocchio-style liar by one of the country’s biggest daily newspapers following comments about Liverpool fans.

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2022

Veteran diplomat Catherine Colonna takes the helm at France's troubled foreign ministry

When French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled his new government this week, the list included known heavyweights, newcomers, and personalities from both the left and the right. Among them was career diplomat Catherine Colonna – a former ambassador to the UK and only the second woman to take up the foreign…

France 24 · May 22, 2022

Does this video show Ukrainian soldiers shooting at Russian prisoners of war?

A video shared widely online as early as March 27 purports to show, according to its caption on YouTube, Ukrainian soldiers shooting Russian prisoners of war (POW) in their legs. The FRANCE 24 Observers team analysed the video and was able to pinpoint its location. Despite some suggestions that the…

France 24 · Mar 31, 2022

Powerful Economist front cover depicts Ukraine violence

IN THE PAPERS - Friday, March 4: We look at some evocative front pages from British weekly The Economist and French daily Libération. But first, French President Emmanuel Macron announces his re-election bid in next month's presidential election in France. His announcement is not a surprise, but is overshadowed by…

France 24 · Mar 4, 2022

French rightwing candidate mocked after dog joins her party

Valérie Pécresse hounded over allegations that dog named Douglas signed up for Les Républicains presidential primary

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2022

Centre-right contender Pécresse slams left-wing article alleging vote register anomalies

Centre-right presidential hopeful Valérie Pécresse has denounced an article published in the left-leaning Libération newspaper that alleges fictitious members of the Les Républicains party were invented to skew her popularity ahead of the primary vote that clinched her presidential nomination.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2022