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POLITICSOct 23France tightens security in anticipation of weekend protestsGatherings banned and curfews extended as cities lock down in an effort to avert further unrest.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 23Claude Monet: 'Iris' becomes most expensive artwork sold at auction in France"Iris," a monumental painting by Impressionist Claude Monet, sold for 50 million euros ($56 million) in Paris on Thursday, becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.France 24 [en]
MILITARYOct 23RAF holds first ever joint nuclear drill with France in warning shot to PutinThe drill comes at a time of relative tension with Russia over the war in UkraineThe Independent World
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 23Storm Austen hits northwestern France: 161,000 homes lose powerThe first major autumn storm is sweeping across northwestern France. Named Austen by UK forecasters, it brings violent gusts, disrupts transport and causes power cuts.EuroNews [en]
DISASTEROct 23Thousands of households in France and England without power due to storm AustenIn Frankrijk en Engeland heeft storm Austen, die vanmiddag ook Nederland bereikt, tot problemen geleid. De storm ging vanochtend aan land in Bretagne waar door lokale weerstations windstoten tot 160 kilometer per uur zijn gemeten. Vanwege het slechte weer zijn er ook veerpontendiensten tussen de twee landen geschrapt, zoals die tussen Dover en Calais. Bij meer dan 161.000 huishoudens in Franse kustregio's zoals Bretagne, Pays de la Loire en Normandië is de stroom uitgevallen. Er geldt tot 20.00 uur vanavond code oranje voor 23 departementen in het noordwesten van Frankrijk. Dat is het op een nNOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 23Fears of further violence as France braces for more protests this weekendThe Independent World
BUSINESSOct 23France slips into contraction as Europe’s growth slows: How bad could it get?France’s private sector contracted this month, dragging eurozone business activity growth to a four-month low amid political uncertainty and high energy costs.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 23Macron resumes control of France's public order response amid social protests and criticismAhead of protests that the authorities fear could turn violent, the French president announced that only demonstrations organized by trade unions will be allowed, with 'the general recommendation' being to avoid protests in the coming days.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 23Politics in 'materialist terms': Gen Z in Albania, Italy, France and India protesting for 'fairness'Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Gökçe Tuncel, Sociologist and post-doctoral researcher associated with the Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC). For Tuncel, the wave of youth-led protests across France, Albania, India and Italy reveals more than a succession of localized grievances. It signals the emergence of a political consciousness shaped by material insecurity, institutional disillusionment and an increasingly explicit demand for solidarity and social justice. "What is really striking about this Gen Z movement is how clearly young people see their material conditions," Tuncel obseFrance 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 23France is flashing euro crisis signals. This time, the fault lines are differentCNBC
WORLDOct 23France Football magazine clarified the controversy over the BOAT and revealed the truth behind the 'all-time' Ballon d'OrA partir de las críticas que circularon en redes sociales, los organizadores del máximo galardón explicaron la encuesta que lidera Cristiano Ronaldo sobre Lionel Messi.El punto de lo que ocurrirá en la ceremonia del próximo lunes.Clarín
POLITICSOct 23Macron to meet student groups: Where are France’s protests heading?President to meet for first time with student representatives on Friday before further protests.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 23Major protests in France: French shop owners brace for more unrestFrench President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in the coming days and blamed "seditious" ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend's riots and looting.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 23France, a major front of a revolt whose ingredients are present across EuropeANALYSE - La jonction entre la gauche ultra-révolutionnaire et une fraction de la jeunesse des banlieues, baignée dans l’écosystème de l’islam politique et de l’idéologie décoloniale, et qui prône la violence, n’est pas un phénomène uniquement français, mais traverse toute l’Europe.Le Figaro International
POLITICSOct 23France protests latest: Shopkeepers stock up on weapons as Paris braces for another weekend of chaosThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 23Europe Today: France braces for fresh protests as EU leaders seek Hungary resetFrance is bracing for another weekend of protests after last week’s demonstrations turned violent, as the government faces pressure to restore order. Meanwhile, EU leaders visit Hungary amid hopes of a reset in relations, while Serbia’s snap election puts President Aleksandar Vučić under pressure.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 23France Should Export a Warning , Not Its Tax IdeasThis article suggests that France should export a warning rather than its tax ideas. It implies a critical view on France's economic policies and their potential international impact.townhall.com · United States
POLITICSOct 23France braces for more unrest as police tactics and weapons face scrutinyPolice across France are under pressure to maintain security during further protests expected in some cities, while facing scrutiny over their riot-control tactics used during previous unrest that left some teenagers seriously injured. Officers appeared outnumbered and overwhelmed during last weekend’s protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. In response, France’s Interior Ministry said it would deploy 20 per cent more police this Saturday than last weekend, even as...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23Bill to make vandals pay for damage makes headway in wake of France's unrestFrance has taken a further step towards making people financially responsible for damage they cause during urban riots in the wake of last weekend's unrest, when largely peaceful demonstrations over the cost of living were marred by widespread looting and destruction of public property.RFI [en]
BUSINESSOct 23How nervous are bond markets about France?Dusting off our apples-for-apples spreadsheetFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 23What do the protests in France look like from China? Internet users weigh inInternet users in China are watching the protests in France with a mix of geopolitical cynicism, domestic pride and sadness at the damage to French landmarks. The protests started in September, when students and teachers in southeastern Paris rallied against deteriorating school conditions. Those specific grievances quickly escalated into nationwide protests at the rising cost of living and declining public services. What began as peaceful marches has since dissolved into violence, with rioters...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23French intel assessment reportedly links Antifa , far - left groups to France riotsabc6onyourside.com · United States
POLITICSOct 23Bans on protests rain down across France, raising concerns for the rule of lawAhead of another day of protests this Saturday, and amid fears of renewed violence and looting, restrictions on freedom of movement and assembly have multiplied, drawing sharp criticism from civil liberties groups.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 23French intel assessment reportedly links Antifa , far - left groups to France riotsA French intelligence assessment reportedly links Antifa and other far-left groups to recent riots in France. This matters as it implicates specific political factions in civil unrest.fox4beaumont.com · United States
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