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With delay of pension reform, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu puts France’s Socialist Party back in the spotlight

In his policy speech to lawmakers in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu – who was reappointed by President Emmanuel Macron on Friday after submitting his resignation just days before – announced the suspension of pension reform, which a previous government forced into law without a vote…

The Conversation

France's PM proposes suspending retirement age law until 2027 election

With his government hanging by a thread, France's newly reappointed prime minister must make concessions to avoid a no-confidence vote this week.

Euronews

French prime minister proposes suspending controversial retirement age law until 2027 election

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu plans to suspend a controversial retirement age increase from 62 to 64

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Portugal heads to the polls in hotly contested local elections

Sunday's municipal elections in Portugal could be decisive in expanding the presence of the far-right Chega party beyond Lisbon. In the country's two biggest cities, it is a tight race between the centre-left and centre-right.

Euronews

Why is the Palestinian issue so important among Spain's public and politicians?

According to a survey by the Elcano Royal Institute, 82% of Spaniards questioned believe that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Euronews

Why France’s government collapsed (again), and what Macron might do next

French Prime Minister François Bayrou on Monday failed to win a confidence vote in parliament (194 votes in favour, 364 against) and has submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who will have to appoint a new head of government or dissolve the National Assembly. How may the result of…

The Conversation

Emmanuel Macron appoints his third prime minister in a year

Sébastien Lecornu, a presidential ally, is tasked with bringing France’s divided parties together to pass a budget

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What’s next for Macron and who could become France’s next prime minister?

After François Bayrou’s downfall, Emmanuel Macron faces the tough decision of whether to find a fifth prime minister in under two years or call for snap elections.

Euronews

French Parliament Set To Eject PM In Blow To Macron

France's parliament is expected to oust Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday after just nine months in office, plunging the key EU member into new political uncertainty and creating a painful dilemma for President Emmanuel Macron.

International Business Times

France on the brink: how a budget deficit became a political crisis

With the government facing defeat in a confidence vote, the nation’s economic problems will still need to tackled

The Guardian - UK

Peter Taaffe obituary

Political activist who oversaw an attempt by the Militant tendency to take control of the Labour party

The Guardian - UK

Portugal general election: Ruling AD coalition wins while Chega and Socialist Party tie for seats

The final results showed the AD coalition won with 32% of the vote, followed by the Socialist Party at 23%. The far-right Chega party comes in third with 22.56%.

Euronews

PM Seeks Election Win As Portugal Campaigning Ends

Portugal's general election campaign ends on Friday for a vote that Prime Minister Luis Montenegro is expected to win, but with no guarantee he can form a more stable government.

International Business Times

Misinformation buffets Portugal ahead of snap elections

The country has set up a rapid response system to help monitor and report dubious claims and trends linked to the elections.

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Al Jazeera

Portugal’s government loses confidence vote, setting stage for new election

Portugal could be heading to the polls for a third time in three years as minority government loses vote in parliament.

Radio France Internationale

Shine, sisters!

This week on The Sound Kitchen we’ll celebrate International Women’s Day. You’ll hear the answer to the question about the French Socialist party and the no-confidence vote, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan” – all that, as well as the new quiz and bonus…

Radio France Internationale

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.

Evening Standard

François Bayrou named by Emmanuel Macron as France's new prime minister

The veteran Macron ally is tasked with steering France of its second major political crisis in six months

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The Independent UK

Spain’s prime minister is battling legal cases he calls a smear campaign. Here's what to know

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been reelected as secretary-general of his Socialist Party over the weekend despite corruption probes besetting his inner circle

The Independent UK

Japan's ruling party may struggle in Sunday's vote, but its decades of dominance won't end

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling party, dogged by corruption scandals and plunging support for his weeks-old government, faces its toughest challenge in decades in Sunday’s parliamentary election

The Independent UK

Former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier named France’s new prime minister

Barnier negotiated Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union between 2016 and 2019

France 24

French Socialists refuse to endorse left bloc candidate Bello as PM, call for further debate

The Socialist Party within the New Popular Front (NFP) alliance on Saturday refused to endorse Huguette Bello for the French prime minister’s position following the alliance's electoral gains in the snap French legislative polls, and called for further discussions to find the best candidate for the role.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: France celebrates after coalition of leftist parties thwarts far-right's push for power

The unexpected fireworks lit up Paris's Place de la Republique.

Al Jazeera

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament

After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week.

The Conversation

French say ‘non’ to Le Pen’s National Rally – but a messy coalition government looks likely

The French election results are everything except what predictions had forecast.

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