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Giving air time to the head of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb legitimises ‘hate speech’, says west African nation
Unions to hold another day of strikes on Tuesday after violent outbursts at recent demonstrations
Battle over pensions reform points to deeper social and political cleavages in a discontented republic
France and Germany clash over whether atomic power should be treated as equal to renewables
Symbolic trip delayed amid large-scale demonstrations against Emmanuel Macron’s reforms
As rage over pension reform spills out on to the streets, it may be time for the country to rethink its all-powerful presidency
President fails to quell public anger after comparing some demonstrators to US Capitol rioters
The French president is playing for time but his ability to deliver on his reform agenda has already been compromised
President says unpopular changes are a ‘necessity’ and are likely to take effect by the end of the year
French president’s decision to over-rule lawmakers on retirement age has sparked public anger
Riot police deploy water cannon and tear gas as 540 arrested over three days of demonstrations
No matter the merits of his plan, France’s president erred in using special powers
In the face of a no-confidence vote and more protests, the French president is betting he can emerge stronger
ECB increases rates by 0.5 percentage points
Government risks a no-confidence vote and further backlash on the streets
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Accused of desecrating the French capital, the politician wants more bikes, green spaces and social housing
Behind his gruff belligerence lies a nimble and pragmatic tactician
Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron hail ‘new chapter’ in bilateral relationship following summit in Paris
Paris summit could provide a template for a broader UK reset with European partners
First Franco-British summit in five years will focus on resetting relations plus migration and defence issues
Trade unions increase pressure on Emmanuel Macron to abandon bid to raise retirement age
Brexit and the French ruling class’s superior survival skills are helping it trounce its rival on the world stage
Paris persuades 10 EU countries to join a ‘nuclear alliance’
New chapter that follows end of its decade-long anti-terror operation complicated by competition from Russia and China
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