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Can Macron’s new PM unite France’s moderates? Marine Le Pen looms if he fails

François Bayrou faces the same budgetary headache as Michel Barnier – but the parliamentary equation has changed, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

German Chancellor Scholz loses no confidence vote ahead of February elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday lost a confidence vote in parliament, paving the way for an early general election on 23 February. Scholz had been expected to lose the vote after his three-way coalition fell apart last month.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2024

'Keep quiet': Internal spat breaks out between Edinburgh councillor and Labour MP

A LABOUR councillor and Labour MP have got into a public spat over the future leadership of Edinburgh City Council.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2024

Suspense Mounts As Macron Expected To Name New French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron was expected Thursday to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government, with politicians across the spectrum holding their breath while he conducts a day visit to Poland.

International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024

Suspense Mounts As Macron Prepares To Unveil New French PM

French politics was on hold Thursday during a day trip to Poland by President Emmanuel Macron, who is expected to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government.

International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024

Suspense mounts as Macron prepares to unveil new French PM

French politics was on hold Thursday during a day trip to Poland by President Emmanuel Macron, who is expected to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 12, 2024

Why Australian politicians are flocking to ‘Little Red Book’ to engage with Chinese voters

Wen Li, a graduate student living in Brisbane, ran for the seat of Mansfield as a Greens candidate in the recent Queensland election. Li promoted his policies on Xiaohongshu, one of the most popular Chinese social media platforms. When he lost, he posted a message on the platform announcing his…

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024

Germany's Chancellor Scholz Requests Confidence Vote For Early Election

Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for early election in Germany after coalition collapse, facing challenges from Union bloc and Greens. Far-right party unlikely...

Top News · Dec 11, 2024

I regret none of the climate policies we pushed in Ireland. But we underestimated the backlash

From rural buses to solar panels, our Green agenda has been transformative. Vested interests and big polluters helped to poison the well of public thinking

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

‘Embarrassing’ numbers see Albanese government likely to miss migration reduction target

Decline of just 12% in first four months of the year put dramatic 40% goal out of reach, migration expert says

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024