The movement has been embroiled in controversy over the past six months after refusing to label Hamas a “terrorist” organization, instead describing the Oct. 7 attack as a “war crime.” Sciences Po counts French President Emmanuel Macron among its alumni and is known as a breeding ground for the French political class. A few dozen … Read more
Glucksmann, a member of the Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament, said France sends “only 3,000 shells per month” to Ukraine, while Russia fires “20,000 shells a day.” While some early estimates indicated that Russia could be firing as many as 20,000 shells a day, others sees that figure as being closer to 10,000. He accused Macron … Read more
Five years after being ravaged by fire, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral has returned to splendour months ahead of its planned reopening, participants in a recent visit to the monument said. The April 15, 2019 fire at the Unesco-listed cathedral, which used to see 12 million visitors a year, shocked the world. But now, the inside … Read more
“Instead of making accusations against Iran, (Western) countries should blame themselves and answer to public opinion for the measures they have taken against the … war crimes committed by Israel” in its campaign against Hamas in Gaza, said Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani. According to the Times of Israel, Netanyahu’s war cabinet is yet … Read more
The proposed Seine opening ceremony has already been downscaled significantly due to security concerns. Plans for an opening ceremony which could welcome up to 600,000 people were scrapped in favor of an invite-only format with around 300,000 spectators. France raised its terror alert warning to the highest level after the attack on a concert hall in Moscow … Read more
“A big part of it is the arrogance of power,” the EU official continued. “She mistakenly thought she could get away with everything. So some smaller mistakes are now being used against her.” Like other officials quoted in this article, the EU official was granted anonymity to speak freely about the powerful German politician within the … Read more
PARIS — In the days after Hamas struck Israel, French President Emmanuel Macron made a national address vowing his “unreserved solidarity” with Israel. A month later, he swerved to redress the balance, organizing a conference to support Gaza, joining calls for a cease-fire. In the days and months following Israel’s ground operation and airstrikes, Macron … Read more
“The struggle French people face (during transport strikes) underlines the responsibility that weighs on companies and unions to avoid ending up in these situations,” Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete said. “I believe that we must first and foremost reinforce dialogue within the transport sector to avoid strikes.” But not all supporters of French President Emmanuel Macron … Read more
The chancellor first hinted at his intention of joining the video platform during a citizens’ dialogue in Dresden on February 29. The social media move is linked to his political campaign ahead of the European election on June 9 and crucial regional elections in the eastern German states of Brandenburg, Thuringia and Saxony in September. … Read more
With more than 1,100 employees, the Limours factory tests the radars’ antennas in blue-walled rooms designed to muffle echoes, before assembling them in a large area with a French flag and pictures of Ground Masters in action. Security is tight: An officer checks phones and pictures taken by visitors before they leave to make sure … Read more
