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French PM Francois Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday survived a no-confidence vote in parliament, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but still facing an uncertain future.
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After French Government Collapses, Lawmakers Call On President "Emmanuel Macron To Go"
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday will seek ways out of France's political crisis, after Michel Barnier became the first prime minister to be ousted by parliament in over six decades.
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French PM Says "Possible" His Government Could Survive No Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Tuesday said it was possible his government could survive a no confidence vote in parliament, evoking a possible "reflex of responsibility" from MPs.
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Australia Launches 'Landmark' Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia's government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16. The proposals are the highest age limit set by any country, and would have no exemption for parental consent and no exemption for pre-existing accounts.
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Video: Left-Wing French Leaders Refuse Handshake With National Rally MP
A video of the parliamentary voting during a season on July 18 has highlighted the division within French politics.
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France's Allies Relieved By Le Pen Loss But Worry About Messy Coalition
Many of France's allies breathed a sigh of relief that the worst was averted as Marine Le Pen's far-right failed to win a snap election on Sunday but they noted that a messy coalition from a hung parliament could also pose headaches for Europe.
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Thousands March In France Against Far Right Ahead Of Parliament Polls
Thousands marched in Paris and cities across France on Saturday to protest against the far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of upcoming elections to the French parliament.
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Ex French President To Run For Parliament Again In Surprise Comeback
France's former Socialist president Francois Hollande on Saturday said he would run for parliament again, the latest political twist following his successor Emmanuel Macron's surprise decision to call snap legislative elections.
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A Look At Key Takeaways From France's EU Vote
The far-right National Rally swept the boards in France's elections to the European Parliament Sunday, continuing its seemingly inexorable rise under longtime leader Marine Le Pen and 28-year-old current party chief Jordan Bardella.
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Explained: Why France's Macron Dissolved Parliament, Called Snap Elections
French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a bold step in response to the recent surge of far-right success in the European Union elections.
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Macron Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Elections In France On June 30
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced he was dissolving parliament and called snap legislative elections after the far-right trounced his centrist alliance in EU polls.
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France To Probe Sexual And Gender-Based Violence In Cinema
The French parliament on Thursday agreed to create a commission of inquiry to investigate sexual and gender-based violence in cinema and other cultural sectors after several recent allegations.
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Macron Backs "End Of Life" Bill, Aims For Parliament Debate In May
President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday for the first time that he backed new end-of-life legislation that would allow what he called "help to die" and wanted his government to put forward a draft bill to parliament in May.
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Despite Objections, France Passes Controversial Immigration Bill
The French parliament on Tuesday passed an immigration bill backed by the government of President Emmanuel Macron after he faced a major rebellion within his own party over the support of the toughened-up legislation by the far right.
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Rahul Gandhi Targets PM Modi's France Visit, Says "No Word On Manipur"
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the situation in Manipur and the European Parliament discussing it, saying he has not uttered a word on either of these.
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French PM Francois Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday survived a no-confidence vote in parliament, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but still facing an uncertain future.
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After French Government Collapses, Lawmakers Call On President "Emmanuel Macron To Go"
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday will seek ways out of France's political crisis, after Michel Barnier became the first prime minister to be ousted by parliament in over six decades.
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French PM Says "Possible" His Government Could Survive No Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Tuesday said it was possible his government could survive a no confidence vote in parliament, evoking a possible "reflex of responsibility" from MPs.
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Australia Launches 'Landmark' Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia's government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16. The proposals are the highest age limit set by any country, and would have no exemption for parental consent and no exemption for pre-existing accounts.
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Video: Left-Wing French Leaders Refuse Handshake With National Rally MP
A video of the parliamentary voting during a season on July 18 has highlighted the division within French politics.
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France's Allies Relieved By Le Pen Loss But Worry About Messy Coalition
Many of France's allies breathed a sigh of relief that the worst was averted as Marine Le Pen's far-right failed to win a snap election on Sunday but they noted that a messy coalition from a hung parliament could also pose headaches for Europe.
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Thousands March In France Against Far Right Ahead Of Parliament Polls
Thousands marched in Paris and cities across France on Saturday to protest against the far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of upcoming elections to the French parliament.
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Ex French President To Run For Parliament Again In Surprise Comeback
France's former Socialist president Francois Hollande on Saturday said he would run for parliament again, the latest political twist following his successor Emmanuel Macron's surprise decision to call snap legislative elections.
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A Look At Key Takeaways From France's EU Vote
The far-right National Rally swept the boards in France's elections to the European Parliament Sunday, continuing its seemingly inexorable rise under longtime leader Marine Le Pen and 28-year-old current party chief Jordan Bardella.
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Explained: Why France's Macron Dissolved Parliament, Called Snap Elections
French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a bold step in response to the recent surge of far-right success in the European Union elections.
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Macron Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Elections In France On June 30
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced he was dissolving parliament and called snap legislative elections after the far-right trounced his centrist alliance in EU polls.
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France To Probe Sexual And Gender-Based Violence In Cinema
The French parliament on Thursday agreed to create a commission of inquiry to investigate sexual and gender-based violence in cinema and other cultural sectors after several recent allegations.
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Macron Backs "End Of Life" Bill, Aims For Parliament Debate In May
President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday for the first time that he backed new end-of-life legislation that would allow what he called "help to die" and wanted his government to put forward a draft bill to parliament in May.
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Despite Objections, France Passes Controversial Immigration Bill
The French parliament on Tuesday passed an immigration bill backed by the government of President Emmanuel Macron after he faced a major rebellion within his own party over the support of the toughened-up legislation by the far right.
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Rahul Gandhi Targets PM Modi's France Visit, Says "No Word On Manipur"
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the situation in Manipur and the European Parliament discussing it, saying he has not uttered a word on either of these.
