Legislative In France: Worrying Prospects For The Left In The Assembly

Jean-Luc Mélenchon runs for the legislative elections in Marseille (here in early May)

A few days before the first round of legislative elections, the French left is threatened to be reduced to pain in the new Assembly. Between a fragmented Socialist Party and a frustrated France losing momentum, projections of the number of pink or red deputies in the National Assembly darken.

France Would Lead Its Own War Against French Jihadists In Mosul

Members of the Iraqi army, northwest of Mosul, on 5 May 2017.

In France, an article in the Wall Street Journal is controversial in the defense circles. According to US journalists, the French special forces would appeal to the Iraqi army for months to eliminate the French jihadists settled in Mosul. A part of the Iraqi army would, therefore, be employed as a subcontractor to carry out extrajudicial executions. Charges rejected in the entourage of the special forces, which specifies that the priority remains "  to arrest and capture these jihadists  ", but recognizes that there is indeed an exchange of information with the Iraqi troops.

The Installation Of A Court To Try Foreigners In Roissy Creates Controversy

From October, foreigners arriving by international flight and not admitted to enter France must be tried in an annex of the court of Bobigny at the airport of Roissy.

In France, the polemic swells about the forthcoming opening of the airport of Roissy, north of Paris, of an annex court Bobigny where must be tried foreigners not admitted to the territory. On Monday 29 May, a delegation of lawyers reiterated their opposition to the project during an on-site visit.

Macron-Putin: "Frank And Direct" Dialogue On Syria And Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin (G) and French President Emmanuel Macron (D) in Versailles, on 29 May.

The Russian president was received on 29 May in Versailles to inaugurate an exhibition on the 300 years of Franco-Russian relations. Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron met face-to-face before sharing a working lunch. At the joint press conference they gave, the French president wanted to play on two strings: dialogue and demand, as he had promised before the meeting.

Roland Garros Closes The Door To Sharapova

The French Tennis Federation has denied the invitation to the former world number one who spent 15 months without playing after a penalty for doping. As his level in the world rankings is very low, he could only have played in Paris clay with a "wild-card". "It's up to her to win the titles back," said Bernard Giudicelli, president of the FFT.

Electronic Attack Hits An Unprecedented 150 Countries Around The World, Including France Print

It seems that the ghost of "electronic chaos" which is overshadowed by an attack mail, walked away Monday with the organization to respond to it in about 150 countries has long been the unprecedented attack, which is still its repercussions interact in the world.

The Challenges Of Emmanuel Macron: A New Prime Minister And A Visit To Berlin

In his first official speech at the Elysee Palace, President Macron declared: "The Europe we need will be revised."

Emmanuel Macron is going to Berlin on Monday 15 May to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel. It thus follows the tradition now well established that the first trip abroad of the President of the Republic is for Germany. But beforehand, he has to appoint his prime minister.

Sampling At Source: What Emmanuel Macron Really Wants To Do

What does Emmanuel Macron want to do with the levy at the source? The question arises, even if the new Head of State is in favor of it on principle. Because it has been very fluctuating on the timetable for implementation. Shortly before his election, he explained on RTL that "in any case" the reform would not be applied on January 1, 2018, as stipulated by the law adopted at the end of last year. "I want to be sure of the burden that this represents for business leaders (...).

Presidential: Obama Announces Support For Macron

The two men had already talked over the phone. It's official now. The former US president supports Emmanuel Macron for the deadline of May 7th. The French presidential election is "of vital importance for the future of France and the values ​we cherish," begins Obama.

Macron-Le Pen Debate: 15.1 Million Viewers On TF1 And France 2

It's violence, above all, but also its lack of substance was undoubtedly the worst debate of the Fifth Republic. Nevertheless, doubtless due to the failure of two candidates, Francois Fillon and Jean-Luc Melenchon, to qualify in the second round, while bringing together millions of voters who are now disappointed by the defeat of their champion, the debate Televised between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen was followed very closely.

Virulent Attacks Mark Debate Between Le Pen And Macron In France

Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and pro-European centrist Emmanuel Macron staged vicious attacks on Wednesday night in the big presidential debate held four days before the second round of the French election next Sunday. 7).

Five Arrested In Anti-terror Operation In France

Five people were arrested on Tuesday in an anti-terrorist operation in France suspected of plotting a violent act, judicial sources said.
Police found two suspects and two machine guns at the home of one suspect, a source close to the investigation said.

Blast Of Joy Among Le Pen And Macron Sympathizers In France

Someone cried with emotion. Supporters of Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen unleashed their joy on Sunday night, some for the milestone and the others for the chance of revenge.
It is 20:00, the first projection of the results of the first round appears on the television screens. Macron, 23.7%. Le Pen, 21.7%.

Attempted Five-day Presidential Attack

End of the campaign under threat: the arrest of two men suspected of preparing an "imminent" jihadist attack in France was, of course, the front page of the French press Wednesday, five days of the first round of a totally unpredictable presidential election.

Guyana: The State Announces One Billion Commitments

Interior ministers Matthias Fekl and Overseas France Ericka Bareigts announced on Saturday 1,085 billion euros of government commitments in Guyana to try to end nearly two weeks of a social movement.

Holland: Acting In Iraq, Preventing Terrorism In France

French President Francois Hollande ruled on Monday during a visit to Baghdad that acting against the Islamic State (EI) group in Iraq helps prevent terrorism in France.

New Year Under High-security In France

Nearly 100,000 policemen, gendarmes, and military personnel will be mobilized for the evening and night of 31 December and new protective devices such as concrete blocks will be set up in response to the attacks in Nice and Berlin.

Christmas Under High Surveillance In France

About 91,000 policemen, gendarmes and military mobilized, places of worship and controlled gatherings: less than a week after the jihadist attack in Berlin, France celebrated Christmas under high security, but the authorities calling on the population to celebrate it in "serenity ".

Christmas: More Than 91,000 Policemen, Gendarmes And Military Mobilized

More than 91,000 policemen, gendarmes, and military will be mobilized during the Christmas weekend, to ensure the safety of the French, Interior Minister Bruno Le Roux announced on Friday.

France Presents Draft Humanitarian Resolution At UN

France presented a draft humanitarian resolution to the UN Security Council. The text, which has not yet been fully finalised, provides for the deployment of international observers to ensure the safe evacuation of some 40,000 civilians, who according to the UN are still besieged in the rebel- Aleppo. Russia has already raised points of contention in this text.