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Who is 'political animal' Sébastien Lecornu, France's latest prime minister?

Sébastien Lecornu on Wednesday became France's fifth prime minister in less than two years. The former defence minister is seen as a consummate strategist and close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, who is hoping Lecornu can forge some much needed consensus in a fractured parliament.

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France Political Crisis Looms Over ECB Meeting

France's political crisis will likely take centre stage at a European Central Bank meeting Thursday, with turmoil in the eurozone's second-biggest economy causing a fresh headache for policymakers.

International Business Times

Restaurant set on fire in Paris during ‘Block Everything’ protest

Protesters took to the streets in a day of planned national demonstrations

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French police arrest dozens as ‘Block Everything’ campaign causes widespread disruption

Members of the ‘Block Everything’ movement said they considered the political system was no longer fit for purpose

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France gripped by protest chaos as 'Block Everything' demonstrators clash with police amid 'shutdown' campaign

More than 100 arrests in Paris as protesters try to disrupt key transport links including the Eurostar hub at Gare du Nord

Evening Standard

Macron names close ally Sebastien Lecornu as new French PM

Sebastien Lecornu, 39, is facing an uphill battle over budget as protests loom in the coming days.

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New prime minister named by Macron amid political turmoil in France

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What’s next for Macron and who could become France’s next prime minister?

After François Bayrou’s downfall, Emmanuel Macron faces the tough decision of whether to find a fifth prime minister in under two years or call for snap elections.

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Macron names close ally Lecornu as new prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister and his close ally Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to resolve a deepening political crisis as protests loom in the next days.

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Zelensky To Meet European Leaders After Putin Vows To Fight On

European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are to meet in Paris on Thursday in a new effort to pile pressure on Vladimir Putin after he vowed Russia will fight on in Ukraine if no peace deal is reached.

International Business Times

Macron names top military aide and ex-fighter pilot as new armed forces chief

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his closest military advisor, an experienced fighter pilot, as the new chief of staff of France's armed forces, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Macron To Raise Defence Targets, Citing Russia Threat

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for a massive boost to France's defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War II. "We are living a pivotal moment," Macron said in a speech to the armed forces on…

International Business Times

Why Greece has signed a missile deal with France amid ‘threat’ from Turkey

Greece continues to build its defence capabilities amid tensions with neighbouring Turkey

The Independent UK

'Very Broad Consensus' Emerging Among Europeans On Ukraine: France

A "very broad consensus" is emerging among European nations on boosting Ukraine's long-term security through the Ukrainian armed forces, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday after a meeting of Europe's five key defence powers in Paris.

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Europe ‘accelerating’ work on peacekeeping coalition for Ukraine, says Healey

Defence Secretary John Healey has met his counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and Poland.

International Business Times

French Right-wing Media's Russia Tilt Irks Elysee

French Sunday newspaper readers woke up this past weekend to starkly different visions of their country's relationship with Russia.

Radio France Internationale

France unlocks €200m in miltary aid for Ukraine drawn from frozen Russian assets

France is to allocate nearly €200 million in military aid to Ukraine, funded by interest from frozen Russian assets, as part of its ongoing support for Kyiv against the Russian invasion.

International Business Times

French Defence Minister To Host Key European Counterparts On Ukraine

France's defence minister is to hold talks next week with counterparts from Britain, Germany, Italy and Poland to discuss support for Ukraine, an aide said on Friday.

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France says its intelligence sharing with Ukraine not affected by US freeze

France will keep providing military intelligence to Ukraine after Washington announced it was freezing the sharing of information with Kyiv, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

France steps in to provide military intelligence to Ukraine as the U.S. freezes vital information

French defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu says France is providing military intelligence to Ukraine after Washington announced it was freezing the sharing of information with Kyiv

Evening Standard

Ukraine minerals talks take surprise twist as France joins US in seeking deal

France is in discussions with Ukraine as it aims to diversify its supplies of vital minerals, French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu has revealed

Radio France Internationale

France delivers first Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine amid uncertainty over US support

France has officially delivered its first batch of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine, marking a significant boost to Kyiv’s air defense capabilities amid its ongoing war with Russia. The delivery comes at a critical time, as concerns grow over wavering Western support and as Ukraine faces increasing challenges on…

International Business Times

French Patrol Aircraft Threatened By Russian Military: Minister

A French maritime patrol aircraft was the object of an "intimidation attempt" this week by the Russian military over the Baltic Sea, France said Friday, calling the incident "unacceptable".

The Independent UK

North Korea troops fighting for Putin ‘could all be dead or wounded by April’ as casualties mount

North Korean troops have suffered thousands of casualties in Russia’s Kursk region, according to Ukrainian estimates

International Business Times

Syria's De Facto Leader Meets Minority Christians

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met with senior Christian clerics on Tuesday, amid calls on the Islamist chief to guarantee minority rights after seizing power earlier this month.

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