French bin strike: Paris holds its nose as waste piles up

By admin March 14, 2023 No comment

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A week into a waste collectors’ strike, bins are overflowing in several parts of Paris, and hundreds of tonnes of trash are being left on the streets of the French city. One Parisian complained on French radio that it was filthy and attracted rats and bugs. The Macron administration’s plans to raise the retirement age from […]

French protests intensify against pension age rise

By admin January 31, 2023 No comment

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The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, is facing a second wave of strikes and protests over his proposals to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The strike, which has affected schools, public transportation, and oil refineries, is being participated in by eight major unions.  Hundreds of thousands of people are participating in marches […]

France’s Brigitte Macron backs uniforms for schools

By admin January 12, 2023 No comment

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France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, has stated that she thinks requiring kids to wear uniforms could help address social inequalities among French students.  She claimed that by not purchasing branded clothing, students would also save time getting dressed and money. She made these remarks as the National Assembly of France was debating a law that, […]

At the Brussels conference, EU leaders will support Ukraine as a candidate

By admin June 23, 2022 No comment

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At a session in Brussels on Thursday, the European Commission is expected to accept Ukraine as a candidate for membership in the EU. Days after the Russian invasion in February, Ukraine submitted an application, and the procedure has since advanced at a record pace. According to its envoy to the EU, it would provide Ukrainians […]

France elections: Macron rejects prime minister’s offer to resign

By admin June 21, 2022 No comment

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President Emmanuel Macron has turned down the prime minister’s offer to resign, stating instead that the government must “remain on track and act.” After Mr Macron’s alliance lost its majority on Sunday, Elisabeth Borne was chastised by some observers. Her future appeared to be jeopardised as a result of the election, which forced the

French election: Left surge threatens Macron majority in France

By admin June 13, 2022 No comment

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Following a strong challenge from a coalition of left-wing parties in National Assembly elections, French President Emmanuel Macron faces losing his outright majority. In the first round of voting on Sunday, Mr. Macron’s Ensemble (Together) and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s left-green coalition finished neck and neck. Next week’s second round will be a challenge

‘Don’t humiliate Russia,’ Macron says, inciting outrage in Ukraine

By admin June 5, 2022 No comment

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Ukraine’s foreign minister has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron for stating that Russia must not be humiliated as a result of its invasion. Mr. Macron stressed the importance of President Vladimir Putin having a way out of a “fundamental error.” Allies, on the other hand, should “better focus on how to put Russia in its place”

France Election Results: Macron Defeats Le Pen and Promises to Bring a Divided France Together

By admin April 25, 2022 No comment

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Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected as France’s president for another five years after a convincing victory over rival Marine Le Pen, who received the far right’s highest vote share yet. He won by a larger margin than expected, 58.55 percent to 41.45 percent. At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, the centrist leader told jubilant […]

French president Emmanuel Macron slapped on face

By admin June 9, 2021 No comment

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On an official visit to the south-east of France, French President Emmanuel Macron has been slapped in the face. In a video circulating on social media platforms, Mr Macron is seen walking up to a barrier on a trip to Tain-l’Hermitage outside the city of Valence. A man in a green T-shirt slaps Mr Macron […]

France Lockdown: More relaxations offered

By admin June 15, 2020 No comment

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The European country of France has come to normal almost completely after several months long lockdown. The decision to bring in more relaxations has been announced by French President Emmanuel Macron.   The removal of the restrictions means there will be no or only few restrictions in the area of hospitality and tourism businesses. And, […]