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BUSINESSOct 2France weighs emergency oil release as US pressure mounts ahead of G7 callFrance is set to present a plan to release emergency oil stocks following US pressure, with Paris considering a combined release of crude oil and diesel. President Emmanuel Macron will hold a G7 call on Friday.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 2What’s behind France’s school protests?Many French schools are still closed as protests over learning conditions continue across the country.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 2Zidane says 'no regrets' over World Cup headbutt as France prepare to meet ItalyAhead of France's Nations League game against Italy on Friday, France football boss Zinedine Zidane insisted he had no regrets about headbutting Italy defender Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup final – although he added that he was not proud of his actions.RFI [en]
POLITICSOct 2France considers releasing oil and diesel reserves after US pressureParis hat vorgeschlagen, 100 Millionen Barrel Rohöl und Diesel freizugeben. Eine offizielle Bestätigung gibt es noch nicht. Deutschland will den Forderungen Washingtons noch nicht nachgeben.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 2France closes 400 schools as student unrest over conditions continuesFrance has closed hundreds of secondary schools amid violent student protests, as ministers urged parents to keep children away from blockades and warned families could be billed for damage.RFI [en]
POLITICSOct 2Hundreds of high schools in France close as new protests against conditions eruptThe students say their school hours are excessively long, conditions inadequate including overheated classrooms, and that there are too many staff absences.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2As Europe's balance of power shifts eastward, France & Spain seek to 'reinforce their own positions'Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Carlos Mascarell Vilar, political scientist based in Spain. From his own perspective, Emmanuel Macron's visit to Spain needs to be understood by European power, political legacy, and geoeconomics. France and Spain are seeking to reinforce their bilateral relationship at a moment when the balance of power within Europe is changing rapidly, particularly with the growing importance of countries in the east such as Poland. For Macron, strengthening the Madrid-Paris axis is also part of a broader effort to advance European defence and strategic sovereignty.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2France, overwhelmed by student explosion: "Parents will pay the bills"Cuarenta directores de institutos resultan heridos en las protestas estudiantiles en Francia mientras el ministro de Educación accede a reunirse con los sectores de la crisis implicados LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 2France floats major oil and diesel reserve release in response to US pressureParis has suggested releasing 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel in what would be a significant concession to Washington.Politico Europe
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 2France: 400 schools closed as student protests continueDW News [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 2High school student protests spread across France as tensions escalateMore than 1,000 schools, nearly one in four nationwide, joined the protest on Thursday. Tensions have risen as the movement has spread, with confrontations between students and law enforcement at times turning violent.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 2France closes 400 high schools as teens protests escalateAlmost 400 high schools were closed across France on Friday over a week-long protest movement by pupils over inadequate conditions at schools including overheated classrooms and a lack of teachers. The protests have seen students clash with police with some 2,000 people arrested, with pupils also blocking access to schools. France 24’s Olivia Bizot reports from outside a high school near Paris where she says many protesters are also decrying what they says is the use of police violence.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2France unveils cost-cutting budget amid protestsThe French government is seeking €54 billion in savings in its 2027 budget proposal, as it faces pressure over its ballooning public debt. But it's likely to face opposition, especially on proposals that would cap pension increases. Meanwhile, protests by high school students over resources and conditions in classrooms have spread across the country, with the budget likely to further inflame tensions.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2More than 400 schools in France closed as student demonstrations turn violentThe Independent World
BUSINESSOct 2France launches €35m fund to attract private investment to overseas territoriesFrance has launched a €35 million investment fund to attract private capital to businesses in its overseas territories, as the government seeks to shift the focus from subsidies towards growth, innovation and regional expansion.RFI [en]
WORLDOct 2Nations League: Zidane returns to face Italy and the Stade de FranceTwenty years after the 2006 World Cup final, Zinedine Zidane faces Italy again on Friday, this time as France manager, on matchday three of the Nations League. For his first match in France as coach, he also returns to the Stade de France, where he experienced several defining moments of his career.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2France and Turkey block NATO drive to deepen ties with Caucasus countries – POLITICOFrance and Turkey have reportedly blocked NATO's efforts to enhance ties with countries in the Caucasus region. This move signifies a divergence in foreign policy within the alliance regarding regional engagement.politico.eu · United States
POLITICSOct 2Student protests grip France as PM calls crisis meetingStudent protests are ongoing in France, leading the Prime Minister to call a crisis meeting. This indicates significant social unrest and government attention to the issue.illawarramercury.com.au · Australia
WORLDOct 1France vs Italy: UEFA Nations League – Zidane, Olise, Esposito, teams, formFrance face neighbours Italy in new coach Zinedine Zidane's first home game, with Mbappe out injured.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 1France’s purchasing power crisis: Navigating the pinchWith looming elections and a draft budget that aims to address a €305.7bn financing requirement, French households are increasingly in the red. Will wages ever manage to outpace energy inflation?France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 1Zidane insists ‘no regrets’ about Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy againNew France coach Zinedine Zidane insisted Thursday he has no regrets about his infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final as he prepares to come up against Italy again in his first home game in charge. The post Zidane insists ‘no regrets’ about Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy again appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1DRC-France: from Kinshasa to Bunia, the stakes of Jean-Noël Barrot's visitLe ministre français des Affaires étrangères se rend les 2 et 3 octobre en RDC, avant une conférence humanitaire à Paris. Il fera une étape, inédite pour le chef de la diplomatie française, dans l’est du pays.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 1School protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest in FrancePolice have detained hundreds as students protest overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and crumbling facilities.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 1France: Mediapart publishes new antisemitic screenshots attributed to Jordan BardellaIn a second wave of revelations around Jordan Bardella, investigative outlet Mediapart has published new screenshots of antisemitic messages attributed to the RN leader, who denies writing them.EuroNews [en]
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