Le Pen threatens to clip Macron’s wings on Ukraine and defense – POLITICO

Le Pen threatens to clip Macron’s wings on Ukraine and defense – POLITICO

“The constitutional ambiguity would block decision-making,” said Landot. No holds barred Since the election of dozens of National Rally lawmakers in the last parliamentary election, the far-right lawmakers have been far from wreckers, refraining from the filibustering and noisy heckling favored by the far-left France Unbowed party. At times, Macron’s centrists were embarrassed by National … Read more

Macron rattled as EU election defeat looms – POLITICO

Macron rattled as EU election defeat looms – POLITICO

One MP belonging to Macron’s Renaissance party, said targeting the National Rally “helps rally” voters, but he was more in favor of a “50/50” approach that also focused on other issues. “We need to insist on our European credibility and send press the idea that we succeeded on many issues” such as the CAP, Frontex … Read more

Key centrist ally blasts Macron, sparking new political crisis – POLITICO

Key centrist ally blasts Macron, sparking new political crisis – POLITICO

Bayrou sharply criticized the new government, arguing that there is a “constant, ongoing, progressive and increasingly serious rift between the people and power structures.” The centrist leader, who formerly served as education minister and was thought to be a candidate to take the post once again, also expressed his disapproval of “the underlying notion that … Read more

Ex-Macron justice minister acquitted of embezzling EU funds – POLITICO

Ex-Macron justice minister acquitted of embezzling EU funds – POLITICO

Outside the courtroom, Bayrou said the court’s decision marked the end of a “seven-year-long nightmare.” It was initially estimated that the European Parliament had incurred €1.4 million in losses from the embezzlement scheme, but the institution’s legal defense had lowered the figure to €293,000 by the start of the trial, AFP reported. Bayrou endorsed Macron … Read more