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Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor, as National Rally fails to take key cities

City hall veteran beats rightwinger Rachida Dati in French capital, while far-right RN fails to win Marseille and Toulon in French local elections

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What to watch in the deciding round of France's local elections

Voters cast their ballots on Sunday in the second round of elections that will decide who runs France's biggest cities. Beyond selecting local mayors and councillors, the polls could give clues which way French voters are leaning – and what deals parties are prepared to do – ahead of a…

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French PM faces new no-confidence votes as budget faces final hurdle

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu faces two new no-confidence motions on Monday, after he forced the 2026 budget through parliament without a vote for the third and final time on Friday.

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European Parliament's centrist majority splits over delayed deforestation rules

The European People’s Party wants to dilute and postpone a law prohibiting to import into the EU of goods that cause deforestation, but socialists and liberals will oppose them.

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European Socialists expel Slovakian PM's party for values breach

The move was widely expected as Smer was suspended in October 2023 after its leader Robert Fico formed a coalition government with anti-Ukrainian and eurosceptic overtones.

Euronews

European Socialists gather to discuss US relations and new leadership

Europe’s autonomy in security, defence and trade will be a hot topic during the PES congress, especially amid the Trump-Sánchez tensions.

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French PM backs suspending pensions reform until 2027 presidential vote

France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday he would back suspending the unpopular 2023 pensions reform that raised the age of retirement from 62 to 64 until presidential polls in 2027.

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Macron summons parties for crunch meeting in frantic effort to appoint PM

All parties except National Rally and La France Insoumise called on by president to show ‘collective responsibility’

The Guardian - UK

What MEPs and Parliament’s parties want from the EU budget

Each political group is seeking to safeguard at least one flagship priority within the EU's long-term budget, and is prepared to defend it to the bitter end.

Euronews

‘I come to save the system’: why Melbourne tower residents fear for the future of public housing

Victorian government plan to redevelop 44 estates described as ‘foolish’ and ‘insulting’ by locals at first hearing of parliamentary inquiry

The Guardian - AU

France's Socialists file no-confidence bill against PM after pensions talks fail

France's Socialists have filed a no-confidence measure against Prime Minister Francois Bayrou after pension talks collapsed, a senior party lawmaker said on Tuesday, but it has little chance of passing without the support of the far-right National Rally which for the moment has suggested it will not follow suit.

Radio France Internationale

Edi Rama set to win record fourth term as PM in Albania elections

Socialists sail towards victory with 94% of votes counted in poll seen as pivotal to country’s hopes of joining EU

The Guardian - UK

Portugal’s government loses confidence vote, setting stage for new election

Portugal could be heading to the polls for a third time in three years as minority government loses vote in parliament.

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PM Bayrou set to survive no-confidence vote, but political turmoil persists

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament this Wednesday, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no means ensuring his long-term future.

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French PM Bayrou to push budget through without vote and face confidence vote

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he is ready to force his government’s budget through without a vote in parliament using a controversial constitutional mechanism, which would trigger a motion of no-confidence from the left. The Socialists and the far-right National Rally have not yet indicated whether or not they…

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French PM Set To Force Budget Through Parliament

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will Monday force through France's budget without a vote, a move set to prompt a no-confidence motion from the left that could topple his government after less than two months in office.

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French PM survives first no-confidence vote in parliament

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday survived his first vote of no confidence in parliament after the motion, brought by the leftist opposition, failed to gain traction with the far right.

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France's Political Deadlock: Macron Rejects Left-Wing Prime Minister

President Macron faces backlash from left-wing coalition in France over prime minister selection, leading to political uncertainty.

The Guardian - UK

EU centrists’ deal paves way for von der Leyen to return as commission president

Agreement between three pro-European blocks would make Estonian PM top diplomat and former Portuguese PM council president

France 24

A ‘non’ for Mélenchon? France’s left seeks unifying figure ahead of legislative elections

Three-time French presidential candidate and hard-left firebrand Jean-Luc Mélenchon on Wednesday said he is "capable" of becoming the country’s next prime minister should a leftwing union win a majority in the snap legislative elections set for June 30 and July 7. His statement was met with a cool response from…

France 24

‘Win together or lose separately?’: French left calls for unity ahead of snap elections

The leaders of France’s main leftwing parties, including firebrand three-time presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon, have called for unity in the run-up to snap legislative elections set for June 30 and July 7. However, discussions about an electoral coalition and a common platform may be difficult, especially with just three weeks…

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