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POLITICS1d agoThird weekend of protests looms as tensions persist across FranceFor the third Saturday in a row, people across France are set to take to the streets to protest against the high cost of living and demand better funding for education. Police are preparing for all eventualities ahead of another weekend of protests, following earlier demonstrations that ended in rioting and looting in city centres.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoUnrest in France is nightmare fuel for Macron’s heirsCenter-right presidential candidates are struggling to get across their message amid a wave of protests in France.Politico Europe
POLITICS1d agoChristophe Lecourtier (AFD): 'We assume we are withdrawing from countries openly hostile to France'Avec des moyens publics divisés par trois et une présidentielle en ligne de mire, le nouveau directeur général de l’Agence française de développement détaille sa feuille de route : moins de dons, des projets plus ciblés et des entreprises françaises privilégiées.Jeune Afrique
MILITARY1d agoFrance and Chad resume military cooperation as they mend tiesThe French army says two fighter jets and a transport aircraft will soon make a stopover in Chad where they will carry out "training activities".Africanews [en]
HEALTH1d agoFrance forced to recall faulty condoms after manufacturing fearsMore condoms have been recalled in France after a defective manufacturing process put people at risk of pregnancy and STIsThe Independent World
BUSINESS1d agoEurozone Q3 GDP exceeds forecasts despite weakness in Germany and FranceThe Eurozone's Q3 GDP growth surpassed predictions, even as major economies like Germany and France showed signs of weakness. This indicates a stronger overall economic performance for the region than anticipated.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS1d agoEuro zone economy slows to 0.4% growth in Q3 as crisis-hit France contractsThe Euro zone economy experienced a slowdown to 0.4% growth in the third quarter, with France's economy contracting. This indicates a challenging economic period for the region.CNBC
BUSINESS1d agoEconomy minister warns France could ‘hit the wall’ as new figures show GDP contraction“The French economy is at a standstill,” Finance and Economy Minister Roland Lescure said.Politico Europe
POLITICS1d agoAnother Toll of the Violent Unrest in France: The Political CenterSupport for Édouard Philippe, the leading candidate from the centrist bloc, has eroded, while his far-right and far-left rivals benefit.NYT World
BUSINESS1d agoFrance's October inflation expected to rise to 3.4%, above estimatesFrance's inflation rate for October is projected to increase to 3.4%, surpassing earlier estimates. This indicates rising cost pressures within the French economy.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBER1d agoFrance network outage puts Nokia under scrutiny as EU pushes to phase out Huawei, ZTE gearA mobile network outage in France this week has raised questions about the reliability of Finnish telecoms giant Nokia’s products against the backdrop of continued European Union efforts to phase out Chinese suppliers Huawei Technologies and ZTE over security concerns. The problem first hit the network of France’s biggest telecoms provider Orange at 11.37am on Monday and lasted until 8.30pm, resulting in outages of up to nine hours for some customers, Orange France CEO Jerome Henique told French...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoFrance's economy shrinks 0.1% in Q3 as exports declineFrance's economy saw a 0.1% contraction in the third quarter of the year. This decline is attributed to a decrease in exports.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY1d agoFrance and Chad rebuild military ties with planned air force trainingTwo French fighter jets and a transport aircraft will soon make a stopover in Chad and carry out "training activities", the French army has said, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties.RFI [en]
POLITICS1d agoFrance on alert as 70,000 police mobilised for Halloween protestsFrance’s interior minister has warned of a “very high risk of public disorder” and announced the deployment of around 70,000 police officers for a new wave of protests this weekend. France has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living and inequality, with nationwide demonstrations on October 17 degenerating into some of the country’s worst rioting in years. The Yellow Vest movement and student unions have called for a new day of protests on Saturday. The demonstrations come...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoFrance’s protests, like Hong Kong’s in 2019, risk being defined by violenceNo protester sets out expecting a friend to be arrested, injured or caught in a confrontation with the police. Yet when that happens, the reasons for returning to the streets can change. People may return not only because of the cause that first brought them out, but because they believe a friend has been treated unjustly. That is how anger becomes personal, and how a protest can move towards a dangerous cycle of action and reaction. This is the risk confronting France. The student protests...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoFrance braces for ‘very high risk’ of disorder at Halloween protestsAuthorities vow firm action against violence as yellow vest and student movements announce widespread demonstrations.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoFrance’s protests are playing into Le Pen’s handsProtests have shifted France's national debate toward restoring order, a narrative that aligns closely with Marine Le Pen’s and the French right’s messaging. The post France’s protests are playing into Le Pen’s hands appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICS2d ago'Extremist right-wing ideologies' an increasing threat in France & 'across much of democratic world'François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr Joseph Downing, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics at Aston University. In modern France, the politics of insecurity increasingly extends beyond questions of crime and public order to encompass deeper struggles over national identity, disappearance of the political centre and erosion of democratic values. The emergence of far-right extremist violence, alongside the persistent stigmatization of ethnically diverse working-class suburbs, raises urgent questions about the relationship between fiery and divisive political rhetoric and faFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS2d ago'Extremist right-wing ideologies' an increasing threat in France & 'across much of democratic world'François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr Joseph Downing, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics at Aston University. In modern France, the politics of insecurity increasingly extends beyond questions of crime and public order to encompass deeper struggles over national identity, disappearance of the political centre and erosion of democratic values. The emergence of far-right extremist violence, alongside the persistent stigmatization of ethnically diverse working-class suburbs, raises urgent questions about the relationship between political rhetoric, radicalization and the eFrance 24 [en]
WORLD2d agoFrance football chief backs Real Madrid’s Mbappe after China apologyReal Madrid's Kylian Mbappe should be allowed to move on after apology to China, says French football federation chief.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoFrance fears another Saturday of fury and seeks to block social media content calling for lootingNew protests by students and unions are expected this weekend. After the violent disturbances of October 17 and last Saturday's marches, Emmanuel Macron's government wants to prevent hate speech messages.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoMinimum wage increase could come early as France braces for protestsThe French government is looking for new ways to calm social unrest ahead of more planned demonstrations over the cost of living this weekend. The minimum wage was set to increase on January 1, 2027. Now, officials are considering making the change one month earlier and adding an extra boost.France 24 [en]
CONFLICT2d agoSuspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor SaysNYT World
CONFLICT2d agoFrance: Trappes racist shooting suspect transferred to French courtFrance 24 [en]
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