France

2024 - 6 - 18

France's Political Drama Unfolds: Snap Elections, Soccer Matches, and Drone Pacts

Debt Crisis - Economic Stability - Emmanuel Macron - Euro 2024 - Fiscal Challenges - France - Kylian Mbappe - National Rally - Political Turmoil - Snap Election

From snap elections to Euro 2024 matches and drone pacts, France's rollercoaster week has captivated audiences worldwide. Dive into the thrilling events that have gripped the nation!

France has been a whirlwind of activity, with Emanuel Macron calling for snap elections that have set the stage for intense political maneuvering. The far-right and left wings of the political spectrum are engaging in frantic negotiations, leading to unraveling safeguards against extremist forces. Campaigning for the parliamentary election is in full swing, with the far-right National Rally predicted to lead in the polls.

On the sports front, Austria and France faced off in a thrilling Euro 2024 match, with Les Blues emerging victorious. Betting predictions and live updates added to the excitement, showcasing the passion for soccer in the French nation. Meanwhile, France sealed a new 'pact' with the industry to accelerate small drone technology, highlighting their commitment to innovation.

As the political drama unfolds, with centrists in disarray and the search for Macron's successor intensifies, France remains at a crossroads. The nation's inner circle despairs at the current state of affairs, adding an air of uncertainty to the future political landscape.

In other news, France's Euro 2024 journey kicked off with a win over Austria, marked by a bloodied Kylian Mbappe leaving the field. The intense match showcased France's determination to dominate the sporting arena, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.

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The fantasy economics of France's far right and left (Financial Times)

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The week since Emmanuel Macron called snap elections has laid bare just ...

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France's safeguards against the far right are starting to unravel (The Japan Times)

In the week since Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly, his opponents from across the political spectrum have been engaged in frantic negotiations to ...

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Campaigning takes off in France for snap election in two weeks (Reuters)

Campaigning kicked off on Monday for France's snap parliamentary election, which opinion polls suggest the far-right National Rally will win ahead of a ...

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Austria vs France Predictions and Betting Tips: Les Blues Ready to ... (Goal.com)

Find out about our soccer betting expert's Austria vs France predictions and betting tips for Monday's Euro 2024 Group D fixture.

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Austria vs France live updates: Euro 2024 match team news ... (The Athletic)

Follow all the action as France get their Euro 2024 campaign underway with a Group D clash against Austria.

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France makes new 'pact' with industry to speed small drone ... (Breaking Defense)

EUROSATORY 2024 – Sebastien Lecornu, France's minister for the armed forces, today signed a “UAV pact” designed to not only keep ideas flowing between the ...

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France is 'going to the dogs,' Macron's inner circle despairs (POLITICO.eu)

In their hour of greatest need for a liberal successor to the country's president, France's centrists are in panicky disarray.

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How to Watch Euro 2024: Austria vs. France Livestream Soccer ... (CNET)

Les Bleus take on the in-form Austrians in Düsseldorf.

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Austria vs France LIVE! Euro 2024 match stream, latest score and ... (Evening Standard)

Les Bleus are expected to challenge for a fifth major title in Germany this summer, having reached the final in three out of the last four tournaments including ...

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France vs. Austria prediction, odds, time: UEFA Euro 2024 picks ... (CBSSports.com)

Martin Green has locked in his best bets for Monday's Austria vs. France showdown in their opening match of Group D.

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Austria 0-1 France: Bloodied Kylian Mbappe comes off with busted ... (Eurosport.com)

France got their European Championship off to a winning start as they beat Austria 1-0 as Kylian Mbappe was taken off with a bloodied, busted nose.

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France 1-0 Austria (Jun 17, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the France vs. Austria Uefa European Championship game from June 17, 2024 on ESPN.

France vs. Austria Euro 2024 highlights: France wins 1-0 in opener (FOXSports.com)

France took on Austria in both teams' first match of the 2024 UEFA Euro Cup. These are the top moments!

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Data-visual recap: Austria 0-1 France (Managing Madrid)

Mbappe forces Austria's own goal, secures win for Les Bleus.

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Austria 0-1 France: Didier Deschamps' win but Kylian Mbappe ... (BBC News)

France beat Austria 1-0 in their opening Euro 2024 game thanks to Maximilian Wober's own goal, but Kylian Mbappe suffers an injury scare.

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France beat battling Austria 1-0 thanks to own goal (Free Malaysia Today)

DUSSELDORF: France overcame the potentially difficult hurdle of an in-form Austria without too many scares on Monday as they got their Euro 2024 campaign up ...

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France scrape past Austria in Euro 2024 opener despite Mbappe's ... (FRANCE 24)

Maximilian Woeber's own goal was enough to give France a winning start to their Euro 2024 campaign on Monday as they edged Austria 1-0 in their opening game ...

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France battle past Austria but Mbappe suffers broken nose (Reuters)

France delivered a 100th victory for manager Didier Deschamps as they edged a tenacious Austria side 1-0 in their opening Group D match at Euro 2024 on ...

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Mbappe breaks nose in France Euro 2024 win (FRANCE 24)

Kylian Mbappe will not need surgery but will wear a mask when he returns to action after the France captain suffered a broken nose in his team's 1-0 Euro ...

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Euro 2024: France captain Kylian Mbappe suffers broken nose ... (Sky News)

France manager Didier Deschamps said it was "very bad news" for the team, who are set to take on the Netherlands in three days time.

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France's Kylian Mbappé Suffers Broken Nose, Needs Protective ... (TIME)

The World Cup winning collided with Austria's Kevin Danso in a Monday match at the Euro 2024 tournament.

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France's snap election: how does it work and what's next? (The Indian Express)

How does the vote work? France has 49 million registered voters. There are 577 constituency contests, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower ...

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A Norwegian delegation in study mission in France | Campus France (Campus France)

In collaboration with the French institute in Norway and the Norwegian embassy in France, Campus France has organised from 11 to 13 June 2024 a study ...

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France election 2024: how does it work and what's next? (Reuters)

HOW DOES THE VOTE WORK? France has 49 million registered voters. There are 577 constituency contests, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower ...

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Mbappe likely to miss France's next game against Netherlands -report (Managing Madrid)

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will likely miss France's next game in the UEFA Euro after suffering a nasal fracture during last night's match against ...

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France risks debt crisis if Macron loses, finance minister warns (POLITICO.eu)

Bruno Le Maire raises the specter of financial disaster for France if President Emmanuel Macron's opponents win this month's snap election.

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Absentee voters in France scramble to make their voices heard in ... (Yahoo Finance)

Voters who don't expect to be able to cast ballots themselves are scrambling to make their voices heard in France's high-stakes legislative election by ...

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France's Dominance in Euro Credit Leaves Market at Vote's Mercy ... (BNN)

Whether it's blue-chip, junk bonds or collateralized loan obligations, euro-denominated credit markets have been battered after the French president's June 9 ...

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Brussels to chide France over deficit as spending clash looms (Financial Times)

EU officials fear bigger battle with Paris on budget rules if far right or left take power in election.

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Biking Through Southern France, and History (The New York Times)

The Canal du Midi traverses the Occitanie region and gives cyclists of all skill levels access to parts of France that are rich in lore, yet sometimes ...

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Campaigning takes off in France for snap election in two weeks (EURACTIV)

Campaigning kicked off on Monday (17 June) for France's snap parliamentary election, which opinion polls suggest the far-right National Rally will win ahead ...

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France's next prime minister faces a brutal fiscal crunch (The Economist)

These days France is reminded that it has no such privilege. Ahead of parliamentary elections on June 30th and July 7th, its hefty deficit and growing debt are ...

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France's soaring debt problem could lead to calls to leave the EU, a ... (Fortune)

French President Emmanuel Macron called for snap parliamentary elections on June 30th and July 7th after his party suffered a stinging defeat in elections for ...

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Macron Puts Himself and France in a Tight Spot (Bloomberg)

Just over a week ago, Emmanuel Macron was wondering how to respond to an embarrassing, but non-fatal, drubbing in the European Parliament elections. Today, the ...

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Macron defends surprise snap-election call as 'most responsible ... (FRANCE 24)

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday defended his decision to hold snap legislative elections where a predicted far-right victory could hobble his ...

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France, Italy Among 7 EU Nations to Be Reprimanded Over Deficit (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- France and Italy will be among seven countries that will face a European Union infringement procedure for their excessive deficits last year, ...

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Absentee voters in France scramble to make their voices heard in ... (The Associated Press)

Voters who don't expect to be able to cast ballots themselves are scrambling to make their voices heard in France's high-stakes legislative election.

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How bad could things get in France? (The Economist)

The country's next prime minister faces a brutal fiscal crunch ... It was a French politician, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, who coined the term “exorbitant privilege ...

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France's soaring debt problem could lead to calls to leave the EU, a ... (Yahoo Canada Finance)

Far-left and far-right parties from the political fringes have proposed economic plans that centrist figures ripped as excuses to exit the European Union.

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France may be barrelling toward its very own Liz Truss moment (The Globe and Mail)

Emmanuel Macron's rash decision to call snap legislative elections tanked the Paris stock market as investors feared the political gamble could lead to ...

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France would feel lonely if debt crisis hit (Reuters)

France has the largest public debt load in Europe, at 2.3 trillion euros, so investors' concerns over a far-right victory in upcoming elections are ...

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UN Women: France does its utmost to mobilize both political and ... (France ONU)

France congratulates UN Women and supports the ambition carried by its Strategic Plan to achieve the 5th sustainable development goal set by Agenda 2030.

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Snap election in France prompts labour unions to postpone strikes ... (theloadstar.com)

The surprise announcement by French president Emmanuel Macron last week to call an election has led to dock and port worker unions postponing a series of ...

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EU to warn France, Italy and more over unruly budgets (Yahoo News)

The European Union is expected on Wednesday to rebuke nearly 10 governments, including France and Italy, over their excessive spending after new budget ...

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EU Targets France Over Budget Deficit (Bloomberg)

Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg's daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union.

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France falls into economic chaos as UK embraces stability (Axios)

Why it matters: Both French President Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called surprise early elections to take place in the next couple of ...

EU Rebukes France For Breaking Budget Rules (Barron's)

The EU on Wednesday reprimanded France for breaching the bloc's budget rules under President Emmanuel Macron, 10 days before snap elections marked by lavish ...

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