Macron tapped the former Brexit negotiator as premier in September in a bid to bring stability to France after a snap election this summer resulted in a hung parliament, but his appointment was met with fury by the left-wing alliance that won the most seats in that contest. Lawmakers from the left have vowed to … Read more
A rich talent pool China is looking to further exploit Russia’s extensive spy network in Europe to advance its own goals, namely splitting EU countries and weakening their relationship with Washington, according to security experts. “These are basically people who for a long time have been coopted by the Russians and then, of late, the … Read more
The affidavit of an FBI special agent, and the Russian documents attached to it, offer a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a vast Russian network of disinformation. Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice indicted two Russians — both employees of state broadcaster RT — accused of illegally funnelling $9.7 million into a Tennessee media company. … Read more
Common challenges The collaboration is just one strand in a growing transatlantic network of center-left think tanks and political operatives shaping policy and political messaging in Washington and London. Common challenges on both sides of the Atlantic include immigration, housing and pressure from the left on issues such as the Gaza crisis. Matthew McGregor, the … Read more
Macron on Tuesday held talks with conservative leaders including Senate leader Gérard Larcher and conservative parliamentary leader Laurent Wauquiez, according to several people with knowledge of the talks who were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, seemingly solidifying Bertrand’s status as likely nominee. But by Tuesday afternoon, Bertrand was already facing serious … Read more
Russlandnähe, NATO-Gegnerschaft, Verständnis für Diktatoren: Die teils extremen Ansichten einiger BSW-Mitstreiter, die noch vor kurzem Mitglieder der Linkspartei waren, würden selbst den gemäßigten, abgewählten linken Ministerpräsidenten von Thüringen, Bodo Ramelow, erblassen lassen. Umso erstaunlicher ist es, dass die CDU weiterhin an ihrem Unvereinbarkeitsbeschluss zur Zusammenarbeit mit der Linken festhält und gleichzeitig in Sachsen und Thüringen … Read more
What time will the results come in? First projections for Thuringia and Saxony, based on exit polls, are expected on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Shortly after, the first projections based on the early vote count will be released. The final results are expected to become clear over the course of the night. Who is … Read more
“But I’d be really clear, it is something that occupies my time,” he said. “I do think in the end, delivery is the way forward. It’s about a disaffection in politics, the easy answer is appealing if people don’t think there’s a better answer, and so progressives have to provide the better answer.” POLITICO revealed … Read more
Speaking on BFMTV, lawmaker and spokesperson for the far-right National Rally Laurent Jacobelli said his party would vote for the bill, because “it’s in [National Rally’s] program.” France Unbowed’s Mathilde Panot said she was confident the bill would pass. “There was already a majority in the previous parliament to beat retirement at 64, I think … Read more
Breach of protocol In a potential breach of diplomatic protocol, Macron was the first world leader to phone Starmer and congratulate him as the U.K. election results became clear — before he had officially been appointed prime minister. The pair spoke again the following day once the British leader had entered Downing Street. Their first … Read more
