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Students challenge the French government: does Macron jump?

The mobilizations of the education sector put the French Government back under pressure. Students and other protesters report a lack of staff, a deterioration in school infrastructure and insufficient official responses. Although the Executive promises measures and strengthens the recruitment of alternate teachers, criticism remains for the lack of substantive solutions. Why does the French education sector protest and how does the discontent in the Macron Government affect in the face of the 2027 elections?

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Three years from October 7: what changed in Israel and Gaza?

The Hamas attack of 7 October 2023 changed Israel and triggered a war in Gaza that has transformed the region. Three years later, the trauma, political polarization and the wear-off of the conflict continue to mark society today. In the debate in France 24 we discussed what has changed and what future can be opened with the parliamentary elections of 27 October.

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Sánchez is playing it in the polls: will she survive other early elections?

Pedro Sánchez has advanced the general elections of Spain to November 29, nine months ahead of schedule. It is the third time in the last eight years that this strategy has been used in the midst of strong political pressure. Will Sanchez once again survive the ballot box and continue to head the government? Or could the electoral advance this time change the course of the Iberian country? We analyzed it in France 24.

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Brazil's "right": Flávio Bolsonaro overcomes Lula

Against the forecasts, Flávio Bolsonaro was the most voted candidate in the first round of the Brazilian presidential elections, with 47.03% of the votes against 45.16% of Lula da Silva. The difference, of about 2.2 million votes, forces both to be measured again on 25 October. What explains the progress of Bolsonarism and how can this result reconfigure Brazilian policy and the regional geopolitical board? We analyzed it in The France Debate 24.

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Brazil: Will Lula Continue or Will Bolsonarianism Return? · Global Voices

Brazil is preparing for presidential elections marked by polarization between the current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Flávio Bolsonaro, senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Two days after the first round, the polls reflect an adjusted dispute: a Datafolha poll places Lula with 42% of the voting intention and Flávio Bolsonaro with 38%. If no candidate exceeds 50% of the valid votes, they could both face in a second round on October 25. What is at stake for Brazil and what would a new Lula mandate or the return of the b

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Iraq after US withdrawal. United States: What future awaits the country?

The United States has withdrawn its last troops from Iraq, ending the military mission that began in 2014 to combat the Islamic State, following the 2003 invasion and years of intervention. Although Washington will maintain support in training and intelligence, the Iraqi Government now assumes the primary responsibility for the security of the country. The withdrawal raises questions about the influence of the Iranian-supported militias and the risk of the Islamic State recovering ground. Is Iraq ready to face this new stage? We analyzed it in France 24.

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Maricarsen and the housing crisis in Spain: are there solutions?

The eviction of Maricarsen, a 87-year-old woman who was evicted from the apartment she rented for seven decades in Madrid, once again focused on the housing crisis in Spain. His case provoked protests and reopened the debate on the price of rent, the expansion of tourist housing and the protection of tenants. What is behind the Spanish housing crisis and what solutions are on the table? We analyzed it in The France Debate 24.

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Xi Jinping in America: What's under the red carpet?

In the midst of a latent rivalry and after a year marked by tariff escalation, China's President, Xi Jinping, stepped in Washington for the first time in more than a decade to meet Donald Trump at the White House. With artificial intelligence, Taiwan's status and global trade on the table, will both powers succeed in stabilizing their bilateral ties or will the struggle for strategic advantage be deepened? We analyzed it in The France Debate 24.

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Greenland: How does the Arctic Board change after agreement with Trump? · Global Voices

After months of tensions over the future of Greenland, the United States, Denmark and the Greenlandic Government have signed a trilateral defence agreement that expands the US military presence in the Arctic, but maintains Danish sovereignty and recognizes Greenland's right of self-determination. What strategic interests is Washington pursuing? What decision space does Copenhagen and Nuuk have? And how does this pact change the balance of power in an increasingly disputed region? We analyzed it in The France Debate 24.

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UN Trump: Global Speech or Electoral Campaign?

Donald Trump came to the United Nations General Assembly with a speech focused on his alleged diplomatic and military achievements, from the resolution of eight conflicts to actions against Iran and drug trafficking in Latin America. His statements, delivered a few weeks after the mid-term elections in the United States, rekindle the debate on Washington's role in the international order and the crisis of multilateralism. Did Trump address the international community or did he take advantage of the UN scenario to strengthen his political message to the US electorate?

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Trump's veto to the press: is US democracy at risk? United States?

President Donald Trump's veto of the press credentials at the White House for CNN, Politico and MS NOW journalists, challenged in court for violating the First Amendment and added to the background with AP and Jim Acosta, reopens the pulse for the official account in Washington, while the Executive defends the measure as a brake to the 'fake news'. Does the White House deny freedom of the press or punish disinformation? Does this represent a new test of fire for American democracy? We analyzed it in The France Debate 24.

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Is America running out of ammunition for its war in Iran?

The war against Iran is putting pressure on the ability of the United States to sustain its weapons reserves. A report by the Pentagon Inspector General warns of strategic ammunition deficits and difficulties in replenishing certain systems, while Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth deny a supply crisis. The debate now revolves around a key question: is military superpower without ammunition being left or are its reserves still sufficient to maintain the war? We analyzed it in The France Debate 24.