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French unemployment slips to 14-year low in first quarter of 2022

Unemployment in France dropped slightly in the first quarter of the year to its lowest rate in 14 years, giving President Emmanuel Macron a boost ahead of legislative elections.

Radio France Internationale

France’s Macron names new PM ahead of parliamentary elections

Elisabeth Borne becomes first PM in more than 30 years as Macron tries to reshape cabinet ahead of June parliamentary polls.

Al Jazeera

Élisabeth Borne: a long-serving technocrat and ‘woman of the left’

France’s first female PM in 30 years has been a regular in the corridors of power for several decades

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French president Macron appoints Elisabeth Borne as prime minister

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday selected Elisabeth Borne as the first prime minister of his second term in office. The 61-year-old replaces Jean Castex and becomes the first woman to hold the post since Edith Cresson's 11-month reign between 1991 and 1992.

Radio France Internationale

Elisabeth Borne becomes France’s second female Prime Minister

Former Socialist Elisabeth Borne was on Monday named as France’s second ever female prime minister.

Evening Standard

Why Emmanuel Macron's peace efforts with Vladimir Putin are probably pointless

On Victory Day — the May 9 commemoration of the former Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War — Russian President Vladimir Putin was expected to officially declare war on Ukraine.

The Conversation

Élisabeth Borne becomes France’s first female prime minister in 30 years

Labour minister Borne, 61, is only second woman in modern French history to be PM, after Édith Cresson

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Elisabeth Borne Appointed France’s New Prime Minister

Elisabeth Borne was appointed France's new prime minister on Monday to become the second woman to hold the post in the country. Borne, 61, succeeds Jean Castex, whose resignation was expected after President Emmanuel Macron’s reelection last month. Macron and Borne are expected to appoint the full government in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

French prime minister resigns; Macron naming new one shortly

French Prime Minister Jean Castex has resigned

The Independent UK

French PM hands in resignation ahead of expected cabinet overhaul

French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Monday handed his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, the prime minister's office said.

Reuters

France’s new PM Elisabeth Borne dedicates nomination ‘to all little girls’

France's President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne as the country's new prime minister, the first woman to hold the position in three decades, after Prime Minister Jean Castex submitted his resignation Monday, setting the stage for a cabinet reshuffle as Macron embarks on his second term. Follow…

France 24

French President Macron backs Sweden's decision to join NATO- Elysee

French President Emmanuel Macron fully supports Sweden's decision to join the North Atlantic NATO military alliance, the Elysee presidential office said on Monday.

Reuters

Emmanuel Macron warned against trying to appease Vladimir Putin

The French president is believed to have promoted the idea of ceding Ukrainian territory to end the war

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on the newly united French left: beyond the fragments

Editorial: A common slate of candidates for June’s legislative elections can help progressive forces make their voices count

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Macron pays tribute to former UAE ruler during visit to congratulate successor

The UAE's new president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held talks on Sunday with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron who had travelled to the country to pay his respects following the death on Friday of the sheik's brother Sheikh Khalifa.

The Independent UK

World leaders descend on UAE to pay respects to late ruler

An array of presidents and prime ministers were descending on the United Arab Emirates from around the world to pay their respects to the federation’s late ruler and greet his successor, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Radio France Internationale

Former French PM Cresson lambasts sexism at the heart of political class

Former prime minister Edith Cresson on Sunday hit out at the sexism rife in the upper echelons of the French political system as speculation mounted that President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a woman to succeed Jean Castex as prime minister.

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Leaders Pay Respects in UAE after Death of Sheikh Khalifa

World leaders began descending on the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to offer condolences on the death of President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who was succeeded by his half-brother Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. Sheikh Mohammed, now ruler of Abu Dhabi emirate, steered the Gulf state, an OPEC oil producer…

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The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson is using Ukraine crisis to launch a British comeback in Europe

UK’s revival of old alliances in eastern Europe and Scandinavia to help deter Russia fuels new tensions with the EU as Northern Ireland row looms

Wales Online

President Emmanuel Macron’s alleged secret pleas to get Italian Eurovision entry disqualified

It is reported that French presidential intervention gunned for Måneskin to be removed after alleged drug use

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron to Visit UAE to Mourn Sheikh Khalifa’s Death

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a trip to the United Arab Emirates to mourn the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and display his support for the ruling family. Macron will travel to the UAE on Sunday, his administration said in a statement, to pay tribute to…

Reuters

French President Macron to visit Emirates to mourn death of pro-West ruler

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a trip to the United Arab Emirates to mourn the death of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and display his support for the ruling family, with whom France holds lucrative business and military ties.

The Independent UK

Emmanuel who? Far-right fighting hard-left for French vote

The stakes are high, the fight nasty and the party of centrist President Emmanuel Macron is the one to beat

France 24

Hunger-striking baker Stéphane Ravacley’s latest campaign is to become French MP

After working as a baker for decades, Stéphane Ravacley won fame in France for going on a hunger strike to stop the deportation of his Guinean apprentice – then for organising a humanitarian convoy for Ukraine. Now he hopes to enter politics in June’s parliamentary elections, running for his local…

Radio France Internationale

How far left will President Macron lean in his choice of prime minister?

Recently re-elected centre-right French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to take account of the groundswell of revolt that saw the political extremes attract record numbers of voters. Macron's choice of leader for the new government will be crucial. Could Jean-Luc Mélenchon get the job?

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