Europe swings to the right — led by France

Speaking before the election, Macron warned: “If France tomorrow sends a significant  contingent of the far…

An American’s guide to the EU election

Wait, all these people come from different countries. How do they understand each other? Good question,…

A Meloni-Le Pen super group? Not so fast

Some analysts suggest this declaration from Le Pen is election-time posturing or a threat to the…

Mapped: Europe’s rapidly rising right

Meanwhile, hard-right parties are dominating the polls across much of Europe. In France, far-right leader Marine…

France launches crackdown in New Caledonia as deadly riots rage

A convoy of armored vehicles and heavy construction machinery was despatched from the capital, with AFP…

World’s cartoonists on this week’s events

First published on politico.com, May 6, 2024. | By Matt Wuerker First published in U.T. Independent,…

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

Glucksmann, a member of the Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament, said France sends…

France joins Poland’s push to curb Ukrainian imports

The failure of WTO member countries to produce anything meaningful at the group’s 13th Ministerial Conference…

Macron corners far left, far right with vote on Ukraine aid

The ballot was conceived as an opportunity to “clarify” each party’s stance on supporting Ukraine, Benjamin…

Macron announces aid in dying bill under strict conditions

When prescribed, the lethal injection will be self-administered except for cases where the patient is unable…