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French president confirms "advising" Kylian Mbappe before Real Madrid rejection

The striker had appeared set to walk away from Paris Saint-Germain without a transfer fee to join Real Madrid but he had a change of mind and stayed at the Parc des Princes

Daily Mirror

France's ambitious interior boss defiant over Champions League fiasco

Paris (AFP) - France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin put himself in the front line of defending the actions of Paris police at the Champions League final, remaining impervious to criticism not just from the UK but also reportedly President Emmanuel Macron.

AFP

‘I’m in pieces again’: Paris final fiasco triggers Hillsborough survivor trauma

Two Liverpool fans, who were both present at the 1989 disaster, recount their grim experiences of a chaotic Champions League final

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France's Macron promises new approach during second-term inauguration

France's Emmanuel Macron was sworn in for his second term as president on Saturday, promising to lead the country with a "new method" as his political rivals kicked off campaigning for next month's legislative election.

Reuters

French president Emmanuel Macron wins re-election: a victory with deep challenges

Emmanuel Macron’s decisive victory over Marine Le Pen in the second round of France’s presidential election on 24 April 2022 is no surprise. For more than a year, opinion polls had been predicting it. As early as April 2021, the leading polling institutes (Elabe, Harris interactive, Ifop, Ipsos) estimated the…

The Conversation

What’s next for Marine Le Pen?

Far-right leader hails ‘victory in itself’ and vows to fight on after winning more than 40% of the vote

The Guardian - UK

Macron’s 24-year age gap with his wife: How does it compare with other world leaders?

Emmanuel Macron is 24 years younger than his wife, and the incoming French president is exasperated that people keep talking about it.

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‘Stop pointing your finger at me!’: 50 years of French election TV debates

As the candidates prepare for Wednesday’s face off, a look back at a tradition that has the power to swing the result

The Guardian - UK

On This Day in 2002: Doomed Socialist favourite laughs off threat of Le Pen in presidential final

Any presidential campaign has its emblematic moments that change the course of the race, be they breathtaking instant tide-turners or incidents laden with meaning only in hindsight. With French voters set to elect a president on April 24, FRANCE 24 looks back at telling moments from campaigns past. In the…

France 24

Ex-president Hollande calls for Macron vote to keep Le Pen out of power

French ex-president Francois Hollande on Thursday called on voters to back President Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the country's presidential election, stressing that support for the incumbent is the best way "to ensure [Marine] Le Pen does not win".

France 24

Macron Denies Striking Deal With Ex-president Sarkozy for Campaign Endorsement

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday denied striking any wider political agreement with conservative former president Nicolas Sarkozy in exchange for his endorsement ahead of a close second round of voting in presidential elections on April 24. French media have speculated that Macron, who will need to secure a new…

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Macron denies striking deal with ex-president Sarkozy for campaign endorsement

France 24

Macron says Le Pen showing authoritarian streak after journalist ban

French President Emmanuel Macron launched a scathing attack on far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Wednesday, saying her true "authoritarian" intentions were showing after she banned a team of reporters and did not rule out a return to the death penalty.

Reuters

Macron defends pensions shift as French campaign brawl heats up

Paris (AFP) - France's presidential fight shifted into higher gear Tuesday as Emmanuel Macron defended his sudden softening of pension reforms he has pushed for years, facing accusations of a "ploy" to lure left-leaning voters from his far-right rival.

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The Independent UK

France’s ex-president Sarkozy endorses Macron in election battle against Le Pen

Emmanuel Macron has ‘necessary experience as we face deep international crisis’, says Nicolas Sarkozy

Radio France Internationale

Ex-president Sarkozy endorses Macron as French conservatives face existential threat

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy said he would put aside party politics and vote for Emmanuel Macron in the second round runoff of the presidential election, as his Les Republicains party faces dire financial problems after failing to win enough votes to get campaign spending reimbursed by the state.

Reuters

Former conservative President Sarkozy endorses Macron in presidential race

Former conservative French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday endorsed Emmanuel Macron ahead of the second round in France's presidential election, in a move that may complicate Macron's charm offensive with left-wing voters.

AFP

Macron's camp defends backtrack on French pension reform

Paris (AFP) - President Emmanuel Macron's allies scrambled on Tuesday to defend his willingness to soften a pensions overhaul in the face of widespread resistance, a move which his far-right rival Marine Le Pen denounced as a "ploy" in the final sprint to the presidential run-off.

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France 24

France's former president Sarkozy endorses Macron, touting 'experience'

France's conservative former president Nicolas Sarkozy threw his support behind Emmanuel Macron in his bid for reelection on Tuesday, touting Macron's experience in the face of the "grave international crisis" in Ukraine. Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, for her part, said she had no plans to pull France out of…

Reuters

France's centre right fighting for survival after election humiliation

It was going to be bad. It turned out to be worse. Conservative Valerie Pecresse scored below 5% in the first round of the France's presidential election, the centre right's lowest score in modern history and one which threatens its survival.

The Guardian - UK

Germany must shake off its torpor and play its full role against Putin

Only the boldest leadership can unite the EU against the delusional tyrant in Moscow. The German chancellor has the chance to provide it

The Conversation

French election: who are the candidates running against Emmanuel Macron?

On April 10, 48 million French will be asked to vote in the first round of France’s 2022 presidential election. Of the 12 candidates, only two will qualify for the second-round runoff taking place on April 24. These are the candidates in the running.

France 24

‘Wrong about Putin’: Did Germany and France turn a blind eye to the threat from Russia?

The escalating civilian toll of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has fuelled calls for a reappraisal of more than a decade of French and German efforts to engage with a leader whose forces stand accused of committing horrific war crimes in Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

Pressure mounts on German ministers to embargo Russian energy

Berlin rules out total ban but says it is seeking to cut dependency more quickly after reports of atrocities in Bucha

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe rejects Qatar World Cup role as France prepare to discover fate

The France international striker has rejected an offer from Qatar - who are involved in running his club Paris Saint-Germain - for the role in this year's World Cup

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