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Olympic Dream Over, Rude Political Reality Likely Next For Emmanuel Macron
The success of the Olympic Games has surpassed the wildest dreams of many in France but in the next weeks, President Emmanuel Macron still will have to face the reality of the deadlocked politics created by his calling of snap legislative elections.
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Macron's Party Headed For Defeat After Strong Showing By France's Far-Right
France's far right was on Sunday eyeing a historic chance to form a government and claim the post of prime minister after winning the first round of legislative elections with the centrist forces of President Emmanuel Macron coming in only third.
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Explained: What Is France's Snap Election, How Does It Work, What Next
France holds the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday. Opinion polls show the far right could win the two-round legislative vote that concludes on July 7.
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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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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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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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France to Use AI-Powered Surveillance During 2024 Paris Olympics Despite Warnings From Rights Groups
France on Thursday approved the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the upcoming 2024 Pris Olympics, with algorithmic video surveillance to detect "pre-determined events", abnormal behaviour and crowd surges. The French National assembly approved the use of the technology despite warnings from rights groups that have said the AI-based technolo...
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French MP Yells "Go Back To Africa" To Black MP, Parliament Suspended
France's lower house of parliament suspended its session on Thursday after a far-right MP shouted, "Go back to Africa!" as a Black legislator from the far left asked a question about immigration.
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French Parliament Passes Law Taxing Digital Giants
France on Thursday became the first major economy to impose a tax on digital giants, with parliament passing the legislation in defiance of a probe ordered by President Donald Trump that could trigger reprisal tariffs.
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Patient At Centre Of French Family's Battle Over Life Support Dies
A French man at the centre of a bitter row over right-to-die legislation passed away in hospital on Thursday more than a week after doctors removed his hydration and nutrition tubes, his family told AFP.
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Emmanuel Macron Signs Into Law Controversial French 'Anti-Rioters' Bill
French President Emmanuel Macron has signed into law legislation giving security forces greater powers at demonstrations that opponents claim violates civil liberties, the official journal said Thursday.
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French MPs Approve Digital Tax, Defying US Ire
The legislation, dubbed "Gafa" after Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, comes amid rising public outrage at the minimal tax paid by some of the world's richest firms.
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Controversial French Anti-Terror Bill Clears Hurdle
A controversial bill to toughen France's security laws cleared its first hurdle late Tuesday when the conservative-dominated Senate approved the legislation by a majority.
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Emmanuel Macron Reappoints Edouard Philippe As French Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron today reappointed Edouard Philippe as prime minister after the weekend's legislative run-off vote and asked him to form the next government, sources at Macron's office said.
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France's Emmanuel Macron Picks Conservative Edouard Philippe As Prime Minister, Blowing Apart Old Divisions
Newly-inaugurated French President Emmanuel Macron appointed a conservative prime minister on Monday in a move to broaden his political appeal and weaken his opponents before legislative elections in June.
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Olympic Dream Over, Rude Political Reality Likely Next For Emmanuel Macron
The success of the Olympic Games has surpassed the wildest dreams of many in France but in the next weeks, President Emmanuel Macron still will have to face the reality of the deadlocked politics created by his calling of snap legislative elections.
-
Macron's Party Headed For Defeat After Strong Showing By France's Far-Right
France's far right was on Sunday eyeing a historic chance to form a government and claim the post of prime minister after winning the first round of legislative elections with the centrist forces of President Emmanuel Macron coming in only third.
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Explained: What Is France's Snap Election, How Does It Work, What Next
France holds the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday. Opinion polls show the far right could win the two-round legislative vote that concludes on July 7.
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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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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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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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France to Use AI-Powered Surveillance During 2024 Paris Olympics Despite Warnings From Rights Groups
France on Thursday approved the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the upcoming 2024 Pris Olympics, with algorithmic video surveillance to detect "pre-determined events", abnormal behaviour and crowd surges. The French National assembly approved the use of the technology despite warnings from rights groups that have said the AI-based technolo...
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French MP Yells "Go Back To Africa" To Black MP, Parliament Suspended
France's lower house of parliament suspended its session on Thursday after a far-right MP shouted, "Go back to Africa!" as a Black legislator from the far left asked a question about immigration.
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French Parliament Passes Law Taxing Digital Giants
France on Thursday became the first major economy to impose a tax on digital giants, with parliament passing the legislation in defiance of a probe ordered by President Donald Trump that could trigger reprisal tariffs.
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Patient At Centre Of French Family's Battle Over Life Support Dies
A French man at the centre of a bitter row over right-to-die legislation passed away in hospital on Thursday more than a week after doctors removed his hydration and nutrition tubes, his family told AFP.
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Emmanuel Macron Signs Into Law Controversial French 'Anti-Rioters' Bill
French President Emmanuel Macron has signed into law legislation giving security forces greater powers at demonstrations that opponents claim violates civil liberties, the official journal said Thursday.
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French MPs Approve Digital Tax, Defying US Ire
The legislation, dubbed "Gafa" after Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, comes amid rising public outrage at the minimal tax paid by some of the world's richest firms.
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Controversial French Anti-Terror Bill Clears Hurdle
A controversial bill to toughen France's security laws cleared its first hurdle late Tuesday when the conservative-dominated Senate approved the legislation by a majority.
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Emmanuel Macron Reappoints Edouard Philippe As French Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron today reappointed Edouard Philippe as prime minister after the weekend's legislative run-off vote and asked him to form the next government, sources at Macron's office said.
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France's Emmanuel Macron Picks Conservative Edouard Philippe As Prime Minister, Blowing Apart Old Divisions
Newly-inaugurated French President Emmanuel Macron appointed a conservative prime minister on Monday in a move to broaden his political appeal and weaken his opponents before legislative elections in June.
