The cost of political paralysis in France
Under market pressure and with unbridled debt, the Government has little room to respond to social demands
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A clash over Iran between Netanyahu and the Chief of Staff agitates the electoral eve in Israel
A national television network reveals that the Government approved a military operation that the army dome thought might have triggered a conflict and interpreted as being more guided by political revenue
Last hour of political news, live - 124; The PP agrees with Vox to withdraw from three provinces to keep the majority in the Senate
The ultras will not be presented in six constituencies and will offer a single candidate in 14 to "protect" the High House, 124; Sánchez denounces that they represent "the same political project of involution"
Steinmeier in China: A major state visit in uncertain times
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is traveling to China on a state visit in a period of political and economic uncertainty. Germany is seeking alternative partners in the region but also wants good ties with Beijing.
Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the retired general who lost a son in Gaza and challenged Netanyahu in the first Israeli elections since the 7 October attack?
The former commander represents the greatest political threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Lula is supported by international leaders after her re-election
The re-election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a fourth term in charge of Brazil led to a wave of congratulations from leaders from America, Europe and Asia. The president obtained 51.79% of the votes against 48.21% of the ultra-right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro, who announced that he will challenge the result.
No 10 appears to backtrack on PM's freedom of movement referendum suggestion
The PM says he wants to start a conversation about potential options for the UK's future relationship with the EU.
Brazil: How much did the campaign cost Lala da Silva to win the presidency?
Billions of dollars were allocated to Lola da Silva to fund his election campaign to lead the country for the fourth time. But his victory opens the door to severe disputes inside the Brazilian left. By winning Lola disappointed Israel by transferring the Brazilian embassy to Jerusalem. Does Netanyahu ' s return to governance open the door to the establishment of settlements in southern Lebanon? To France, where protests continue, students confirm that movement will continue if the Government does not provide concrete solutions. In conclusion, with the Golden Ball and the Barcelona Club, which opens competition with the largest number of nominations. Does the density of nominations turn into a night full of awards for Barcelona?
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Is the participation of Arab voters determined the fate of Ntanyahu in the Israeli elections?
Among the doubts about the utility of voting and hopes for political change, campaigns are intensifying to urge Arab voters to participate in the legislative elections scheduled for 27 October. Palestinians with Israeli citizenship constitute an electoral and a balanced mass whose voices may contribute to a change of power in the Knesset. In order to influence the map of parliamentary alliances and end the ruling of Benjamin Netanyahu, Arab parties are seeking to mobilize as many voters as possible. For more, follow the accompanying report from Yava.
Israeli legislative elections: Arab voters. An electoral block has changed the balance of power in the Knesset?
The Israelis are heading to the ballot boxes tomorrow, Tuesday, 27 October, in anticipation of the participation rate of the Palestinians in the interior, with high indications compared with the 2022 elections, and a consensus among Arab political forces that the present Government should be overthrown.
Elections in Israel: a referendum, for or against Netanyahu?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been leading his country for nearly 17 years, almost continuously. Will he be able to stay in power after Tuesday's parliamentary elections? His last term of office has more than ever divided Israeli society and will remain marked by the attacks on 7 October, his conflict management in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, and his controversial judicial reform. Report by David Gilberg.
Student movement wins legislative elections in Serbia, Vucic recognizes defeat
After two years of mobilization against corruption, the student movement won the early parliamentary elections in Serbia. Aleksandar Vucic, a dominant figure in political life for fourteen years, recognized his defeat on Sunday night, triggering scenes of sluggishness in Belgrade. This victory paves the way for a political alternation, led by candidates from civil society and strong electoral participation. Alice Brogat's story.
A look at the main issues in Israeli elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu
Israelis will vote Tuesday (October 27) in the first national elections since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack in what is widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. He rejected ICC war crimes claims and denied corruption as national elections approach. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky.
Israel: Arab Israeli voters could prove decisive in the upcoming elections
In Israel’s election the vote of Arab Israeli citizens could be crucial for the outcome and fate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who is standing for re-election. Traditionally voting turnout is lower among Arab Israelis than among the rest of the population. But this time some feel it’s their duty more than ever to cast their ballot given the policies and wars undertaken by Netanyahu.
French PM meets student representatives after weeks of protests
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to meet with high school students on Monday afternoon (October 26) to ease tensions in the country after nearly a month of protests. This follows another meeting in which French president Emmanuel Macron promised a concrete response to demands for better education standards and funding.
Macron vows ‘concrete’ measures to address student demands after unrest
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the government will announce "concrete and strong" measures to address the demands by high school students after their protests demanding better education conditions triggered weeks of nationwide unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to hold a news conference after meeting with high school student unions.
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Israel braces for national elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu
Israelis are preparing to head to the polls on Tuesday (October 27) in the first elections since the October 7th attacks in 2023. Unable to vote abroad, expatriate citizens have been flying in from around the world to participate in a vote widely seen as being a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.
Live: French student representatives hail ‘concrete measures’, call for protests to continue
Representatives from French high school student groups on Monday hailed the government’s first measures to calm the crisis over ongoing unrest linked to their protest movement, including a gradual replacement of higher education admissions platform Parcoursup, but called for “continued mobilisation” after their meeting with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Follow our liveblog for all the latest.
'An everyday habit': 2.5 billion lines of cocaine snorted in England per year
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 26: Brazilian and international papers react to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's presidential election victory. Next: The New York Times warns that the war in Iran is entering a dangerous new phase. Also: cocaine consumption and cocaine-related crimes are surging across Britain. Finally, it turns out that wrapping children in cotton wool isn't the best parenting strategy.
Israeli election seen as a referendum: For or against Netanyahu?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led his country almost continuously for nearly 17 years. But will he manage to retain power following Tuesday's election? Netanyahu's latest term has divided Israeli society more than ever and will be marked by the October 7 attacks, his handling of the conflicts in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, as well as his controversial judicial reform. FRANCE 24's David Gilberg reports, with Lauren Bain.