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French court blocks extradition of 10 far-left terrorists to Italy

French court blocks extradition of 10 far-left terrorists to Italy

French far-right MP nostalgic for French Algeria in parliament’s opening speech

Macron ‘very confident’ of reaching compromise in fragmented parliament

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Playbook Paris: Borne aborde le sujet IVG — Chaud conclave à l’Assemblée — D’un sommet l’autre

By Pauline de Saint Remy and Clea Caulcutt

The end of Macronism

The end of Macronism

Macron calls for ‘cooperation’ from other parties after losing parliamentary majority

Macron's misfortune spells trouble ahead for EU trade

Macron’s misfortune spells trouble ahead for EU trade

Behind the Dordogne’s right turn
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Behind the Dordogne’s right turn

French court upholds burkini ban in Grenoble's public pools

French court upholds burkini ban in Grenoble’s public pools

France thrown into limbo after humiliating setback for Macron

France thrown into limbo after humiliating setback for Macron

Le Pen's National Rally wins seats, airtime and money in French vote

Le Pen’s National Rally wins seats, airtime and money in French vote

Macron's Europe Minister Beaune scrapes through in French parliamentary election, saves job

Macron’s Europe Minister Beaune scrapes through in French parliamentary election, saves job

Macron faces 5 years of gridlock after stunning parliamentary defeat

Macron faces 5 years of gridlock after stunning parliamentary defeat

Macron 'hopes' Moldova also gets EU candidate status, remains silent on Georgia

Macron ‘hopes’ Moldova also gets EU candidate status, remains silent on Georgia

As Macron hangs on, here’s what's at stake for France
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As Macron hangs on, here’s what’s at stake for France

Macron's Europe minister Beaune risks losing job in faltering election campaign

Macron’s Europe minister Beaune risks losing job in faltering election campaign

Macron warns of risk of 'disorder' ahead of final parliamentary vote

Macron warns of risk of ‘disorder’ ahead of final parliamentary vote

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Why Macron should fear parliamentary vote, in 3 charts

Why Macron should fear parliamentary vote, in 3 charts

Europe Minister Beaune among top officials at risk in French parliamentary election

Europe Minister Beaune among top officials at risk in French parliamentary election

Macron’s enduring devotion to mediocre mediation
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Macron’s enduring devotion to mediocre mediation

French far-left firebrand puts Macron’s majority on the line in parliamentary vote

French far-left firebrand puts Macron’s majority on the line

Scholz set for Kyiv trip alongside Macron, Draghi: Report

Scholz set for Kyiv trip alongside Macron, Draghi: Report

How to watch the French parliamentary election like a pro
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Macron could lose absolute majority in parliament, poll finds

Macron could lose absolute majority in parliament, poll finds

Macron’s right, keeping the Russian door ajar might be crucial
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Macron’s right, keeping the Russian door ajar might be crucial

Macron: Putin shouldn't be humiliated over 'historic' mistake

Macron: Putin shouldn’t be humiliated over ‘historic’ mistake

UEFA apologizes to fans over 'frightening and distressing events' at Champions League final

UEFA apologizes to fans over ‘frightening and distressing events’ at Champions League final

French police to gather football fans' complaints after Champions League fiasco

French police to gather football fans’ complaints after Champions League fiasco

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