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He still faces several headaches, including a left that now believes it has a mandate to govern, his own unpopularity, and open dissent among some of his most influential allies.
Jul. 8
War in Ukraine
Anti-Ukraine French right-wing party set to lose elections; AFU claims it brought down another Su-25; Newly appointed Dutch and UK ministers visit Zelensky in Odesa to discuss missiles, fighters.
Jul. 8
NATO
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jul. 7
France
In the first round of the parliamentary elections in France, the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) and its allies emerged as the strongest force.
Jul. 7
France
This stance contrasts with current President Emmanuel Macron's policy, which permits such usage as part of France's military aid to Ukraine.
Jul. 7
France
Centrist President Macron called the snap elections three years ahead of time after his forces were trounced in June's legislative elections, a gamble which many observers believe backfired.
Jul. 7
France
The outcome of the election will see if postwar France elects its first far-right government or enters into an era of potentially paralysing coalition politics.
Jul. 4
France
Ahead of the second round of voting, the NFP and the Macron camp have withdrawn candidates to boost each other's chances against the RN.
Jul. 2
War in Ukraine
Moscow jails Ukrainian journalist in absentia; US State Department vows Western support for Kyiv despite conservative wave across NATO; British charity founder dies on battlefield
Jul. 2
Europe
A US official based in Europe told CNN that this threat level hasn't been seen in at least a decade, suggesting an “active-reliable threat” has been identified.
Jul. 1
France
The far-right National Rally (RN) party of Marine Le Pen won a resounding victory in the first round of the polls Sunday, with Macron's centrists trailing in third behind a left-wing coalition.
Jul. 1
Europe
Fears of votes supporting far right-wing candidates continue on both sides of the Atlantic, but Macron vows to stay the course with Ukraine in France.
Jun. 30
France
The first video of a Ukrainian pilot using French AASM Hammer precision-guided munitions, which were delivered in January 2024, has been released on X.
Jun. 29
Europe
France's parliamentary elections are set for Sunday after President Emmanuel Macron's party suffered heavy losses against the right-wing opposition in the EU elections – but how will it go from here?
Jun. 29
War in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has called snap elections with polls showing a surge in support for Ukraine-sceptic far right parties.
Jun. 27
US
France’s Army Chief says the current domination of small drones on the battlefield will be short-lived as countermeasures development will erode the advantage they offer.
Jun. 24
Le Figaro revised its text, replacing claims that Britain and France allowed Ukraine to strike Russia with SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles.
Nov. 18