Macron is all talk, no action on Ukraine, says left-wing rival Glucksmann – POLITICO

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

Macron’s top candidate for EU election says she’s ‘proud’ of Green Deal and ‘appalled’ by far-right campaign

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron’s pick to lead his party during June’s European election said she was “proud” of the bloc’s Green Deal despite the ire it has provoked among farmers across the continent. Speaking to POLITICO at an event in Paris, Valérie Hayer also said she was “appalled” by far-right rival Jordan Bardella’s … Read more

‘My heart leans toward Trump’ in U.S. presidential race – POLITICO

French far-right leader Bardella: ‘My heart leans toward Trump’ in U.S. presidential race – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, … Read more

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

Can anything stop the rise of the French far-right leader Jordan Bardella? – POLITICO

In choosing Hayer and Bernard Guetta as the first and second candidates on Renaissance’s EU election list, the French president is making clear that agriculture and the war in Ukraine are top priorities. Feb 29 3 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s … Read more

Von der Leyen launches EU campaign by slamming Marine Le Pen’s party as ‘Putin’s friends’ – POLITICO

The RN launched its campaign ahead of the June European election last weekend in Marseille, with Le Pen putting her own name symbolically on a list led by MEP Jordan Bardella. Von der Leyen’s attack on the RN came in response to a question about the stance of the French EPP party, the Republicans, who … Read more

Macron blames far right for chaotic farmers’ fair in Paris – POLITICO

These efforts, however, proved unsuccessful. Protesters stormed through the fair’s doors before its opening as the president was having breakfast with the head of the farmers’ unions. Police pushed back and sprayed tear gas to avoid a direct confrontation between Macron and the protesters, as crowd movements resulted in several falls and knocked over animal … Read more

Far-right AfD moves to make amends with Le Pen – POLITICO

But now, AfD leaders hope to make amends, particularly ahead of the European Parliament election in June in which both parties are poised to make significant gains, according to POLITICO’s Poll of Polls. AfD co-leader Alice Weidel has promised to send a letter to Le Pen providing “explanations” regarding the AfD politicians’ participation in the … Read more

Le plan du RN pour gripper le Parlement européen – POLITICO

Les dirigeants du parti, comme les stratèges de l’ombre, ne s’en cachent pas : l’idée n’est pas tant de construire une nouvelle force capable de diriger le Parlement que de constituer une “minorité de blocage”, selon les mots de Jordan Bardella, lors de ses vœux à la presse, le 15 janvier. Ou, dans ceux de … Read more

How the far right aims to ride farmers’ outrage to power in Europe – POLITICO

“Farmers’ anger has become a major issue for the far right across Europe,” said Kevin Cunningham, a political scientist who has studied the surge in support for the far right for the European Council on Foreign Relations. “It may not be the number one issue, it is surprisingly effective at crystalizing resentment over economic problems.” … Read more