France

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Fantasy Economics to Broken Noses: A Rollercoaster Week in France

Debt Crisis - Emmanuel Macron - Euro 2024 - France - Kylian Mbappe - Military Drone Industry - National Rally - Snap Election

From snap elections to Mbappe's nose injury, France is in the spotlight. Dive into the whirlwind of events in the land of baguettes and berets!

France has been a whirlwind of activity recently, from the fantasy economics of the far right and left to the drama of Kylian Mbappe breaking his nose during Euro 2024. The country is abuzz with campaigning for the snap parliamentary election, with the far-right National Rally expected to make waves. Emmanuel Macron's political maneuvers have led to intense negotiations and speculation about the future direction of the country's leadership.

In sports news, Mbappe's injury during the match against Austria has captured attention, highlighting the highs and lows of French football. As France battled past Austria in Euro 2024, the team achieved their 100th victory under manager Didier Deschamps, albeit with a cost. The match was a testament to the team's resilience despite the setback.

Moving away from sports, the political landscape in France is undergoing significant shifts as safeguards against the far right are challenged. Macron's inner circle is facing disarray and uncertainty as the country navigates through a period of political turbulence. However, amidst the chaos, France and Belgium are strengthening their cooperation in land defense, showcasing unity in the face of challenges.

In conclusion, France's current state reflects a mix of political intensity, sports drama, and international collaboration. As the country navigates through snap elections and sporting victories, the world watches with anticipation to see the outcomes of these significant events.

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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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Mbappe breaks nose as France win Euro 2024 opener, Slovakia ... (The Business Times)

KYLIAN Mbappe came off late on with a broken nose as France edged Austria 1-0 in their opening game at Euro 2024 on Monday, after Slovakia inflicted a ...

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Campaigning kicks off in France for snap election as political ... (The Business Times)

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

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France battle past Austria but Mbappe suffers facial injury (CNA)

DUESSELDORF, Germany :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 but it came at a cost as talisman Kylian Mbappe suffered a suspected broken nose ...

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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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Mbappé injury 'big negative' for France in win over Austria - ESPN (ESPN)

France manager called star striker Kylian Mbappé's exit with a suspected broken nose late in their 1-0 win over Austria at the European Championship on ...

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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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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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France battle past Austria but Mbappe suffers facial injury (CNA)

DUSSELDORF: 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 ...

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France 1-0 Austria (18 Jun, 2024) Game Analysis - - ESPN (SG) (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the France vs. Austria Uefa European Championship game from 18 June 2024 on - ESPN (SG).

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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 and Belgium strengthen their cooperation in land defence (The Straits Times)

French President Emmanuel Macron is welcomed by Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (L) ahead of a special meeting of the European Council in Brussels, ...

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France's Kylian Mbappé suffers broken nose in France Euros debut ... (ESPN)

France star Kylian Mbappé suffered a broken nose in France's 1-0 win over Austria at the European Championship in Germany on Monday, but will not need ...

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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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France Pursues Military Drone Industry Development Through Pact ... (Aviation Week)

France's Defense Ministry has formed a pact with the country's drone industry in a bid to establish sovereign capabilities in sub-150-kg UAS and payloads.

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Explainer-France's snap election: how does it work and what's next? (The Straits Times)

PARIS - France holds a parliamentary election on June 30 and July 7. Opinion polls show the far right could win. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappé set to miss next France game - sources ... (ESPN)

Kylian Mbappé is likely to miss France's next game at Euro 2024 after suffering a broken nose in their opening match of tournament, sources told ESPN.

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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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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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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 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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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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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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How political “cohabitation” works in France (The Economist)

UNDER THE modern French republic, founded by Charles de Gaulle in 1958, elections to the country's presidency and parliament take place at different votes.

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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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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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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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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 becomes Europe's least-preferred stock market, says BofA (The Edge Singapore)

The fallout from President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call a snap election has made French stocks the least popular in Europe.

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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 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 ...

France would feel lonely if debt crisis hit | Hellenic Shipping News ... (Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide)

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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