MYSTERIOUS: 14 - You Need To See This

France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM

President hopes his choice will end weeks of deadlock since snap poll, counting on far right not to block appointment.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2024

Michel Barnier Named France's New Prime Minister

Michel Barnier, former EU Brexit negotiator, appointed as France's new prime minister after a stalemate in parliamentary elections.

Top News · Sep 5, 2024

Macron Names Ex-Brexit Negotiator Barnier As French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named the European Union's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new prime minister, following almost two months of political deadlock after snap polls, the presidency said.

International Business Times · Sep 5, 2024

Wednesday briefing: Why Emmanuel Macron doesn’t want Lucie Castets as France’s prime minister

In today’s newsletter: The embattled president rejected the leftwing candidate for prime minister – so what happens now?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024

Promises, promises

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the National Rally’s campaign promises. We’ll re-visit the Olympic Games, there’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and bushels of good music - all that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 24, 2024

France’s second-ballot system may seem chaotic, but here’s how it benefits voters

Now that the Paris Olympic Games are over, France’s inability to form a government will probably once again dominate media coverage of the country. A caretaker government is currently in place amid ongoing negotiations over who will serve as French prime minister.

The Conversation · Aug 12, 2024

France’s far right goes quiet as Paris Games shows what real patriotism is all about

A political faction that thrives on anger and division was unable to revel in a successful Olympics built on shared joy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024

Europe’s ‘firewall’ against the extreme right is holding – but the US election could change everything

A comeback for a vengeful Donald Trump would embolden and legitimise frustrated European nationalists and populists, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024

New chair Kim Williams says ABC should be ‘last broadcaster standing’ and News Corp’s criticism is ‘unbalanced’

Exclusive: Former News Corp CEO says Murdoch company’s obsession with the public broadcaster is ‘fairly unhinged’ and should largely be ignored

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2024

Why a French MP played rock, paper, scissors in parliament – and what it teaches us about resisting the far right

We are often told that we must listen to reactionaries – take their grievances seriously and address them as part of a democratic system. We are now even told that giving them a shot at power may be the only way to defeat them.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024