The French right chooses the woman who governs the Paris region to confront Macron. French Republicans have nominated a female presidential candidate for the first time in a by-election, according to a Bloomberg report. Valerie Pecresse won the last round of the Conservative ballot on Saturday with 61% of members supporting her. Eric Ciotti, a […]
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Macron announces Saudi Arabia-France initiative to resolve Lebanon crisis
French President and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia called Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati today to find a solution to the crisis between Beirut and Riyadh, said Emanuel Macron of Jeddah. “Saudi Arabia and France want to make a full commitment” to a “renewal of relations” between the two countries after a […]
France-Elections 2022: Valerie Pecres center-right first woman president
The Republicans of France have elected Valerie Pecresse, head of the financially strong Paris region, to fight Emmanuel Macron in next year’s presidential election, according to Bloomebrg. This marks, according to the same publication, the first time a woman was elected to represent the center-right party in a presidential race. Pekres won the last round […]
E. Macron: European countries are working to open a joint diplomatic mission in Afghanistan
European countries are working to open a joint diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, which will allow their ambassadors to return to the country, French President Emmanuel Macron said today. Western nations have been trying to find ways to work with the Taliban since they seized power in Afghanistan in August as US forces completed their withdrawal […]
France-Saudi Arabia: Meeting of French President Macron with the Saudi Crown Prince
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet today in Jeddah, on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s strongman, to ensure “stability” in the Gulf and discuss the situation in Lebanon. Macron takes a short tour of the Gulf. The French president is expected in this large city […]
France: Industrial production increased, higher than expected
France’s industrial output rose on a monthly basis in October, despite supply chain problems, exceeding estimates, according to Insee statistics. Total industrial production increased 0.9% in October compared to September. Economists expected production to increase by 0.3%. Industrial production was 4.5% lower than pre-pandemic levels in February 2020, Insee said. Manufacturing production (the largest component […]
France: Macron begins Gulf tour – Gold deals for arms sales ahead
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a brief visit to Dubai today with a Gulf tour aimed at boosting his country’s ties with the region; major bilateral arms deals are expected to be announced in the United Arab Emirates, with bigger one that will involve dozens of Rafale fighters. The strongman of the Emirates, the Crown […]
France: Man dressed as a ninja injures two policewomen with a sword in western France
A man dressed as a ninja attacked and wounded two female police officers with a sword in Cherbourg, northwestern France, today, before being shot and wounded by other police officers, a police spokesman said. According to her, there are currently no indications that the perpetrator had terrorist motives. A police spokeswoman said the perpetrator had […]
K. Frangogiannis: Greece’s trade with France increased by 8.6% in 2020
The crucial role of Greece’s economic and trade relations with France in the economic development of our country, underlined the Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Extroversion, Costas Frangogiannis, at the online forum of the Panhellenic Exporters Association on ” Perspective for Greece “. In his speech, Mr. Frangogiannis referred to the strong ties […]
Eric Zemour: Campaign start and short circuits
The far right-wing Eric Zemour has chosen the day to announce his candidacy for the French presidency: yesterday was the debate of the Democratic Right (LR). Eric Zemour chose an unprecedented way for his announcement: First a 10 minute video early on social media (youtube) and a second, more classic way, with an interview in […]
