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Europe's five main NATO members said on Monday they were ready to take greater responsibility for the continent's security while reaffirming the United States as an "indispensable ally". Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain pledged closer co-operation with Washington after talks in Paris on strengthening Europe's defence role.
The parliamentary elections in Serbia have marked a historic turn in the country's policy. President Aleksandar Vucic recognized the defeat of his political bloc in the face of a candidacy supported by the student movement, which emerged after almost two years of anti-corruption protests. What was the key to this triumph? Miguel Roán, a researcher, writer, director of the 'Bulgismos' outreach platform, analyses the topic in France 24.
Emmanuel Macron moved to Marseille City Hall on Monday, October 26, to see the deterioration of nine days ago, and to the prefecture, to support merchants and law enforcement. Very criticized by the opposition and in his camp after the demonstrations of 17 October, he acknowledged the lack of anticipation, much more clearly than before.
In southern France, some farmers are betting on tropical crops such as bananas, papaya and pitahaya to adapt to the effects of climate change. In the department of the Var, these experiences are still minority, but they point to a transformation of Mediterranean agriculture: adapting crops to the new climatic conditions. Report by Alexandra Renard and Valérie Dekimpe for France 24.
"It was the racist discourse that led to Pengo's death, which injured a young lady of 12." On France 24, the mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally #Bagayoko, points out the responsibility of the National Rally in the #Trappes bombing on Friday, October 23, which killed one. #Traps #National gathering #LFI #Policy
The French government sought to draw a line Monday under weeks of protests that have been marred by violence, with President Emmanuel Macron heading to Marseille. France has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living, with nationwide demonstrations on October 17 degenerating into some of the country's worst rioting in years.
French President Emmanuel Macron said his government will announce "strong measures" in response to violent protests in France in recent weeks. But he also acknowledged that students have "legitimate" grievances.
After a brief suspension for "psychiatric motives", the police custody of Kevin T., the main suspect in the attack in the Yvelines, resumed on Monday, said the national anti-terrorist prosecutor, Olivier Christen. Earlier, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez had assured that the psychiatric profile of the suspect "does not change anything" to the "racist" motive of the attack.
French President Emmanuel Macron said his government will announce "strong measures" in response to violent protests in France in recent weeks. But he also acknowledged that students have "legitimate" grievances.
France again on the street this 24 October. 410 000 protesters this Saturday according to the Ministry of Interior, more than 800,000 according to the CGT. Six months before the presidential elections, France was facing a major social and political crisis. Will the parliamentary committee of inquiry into the violence of 17 October be able to shed full light on the maintenance of order and the responsibilities of everyone? Another hot topic is the racist attack in Trappes, which killed one and wounded five. Do political discourses help to trivialize racism and fuel violence? Pouria Amirs
Emmanuel Macron estimated from Marseille on Monday that October 31 would again be "at risk" due to the protests announced, claiming that their tracks would remain outside the city centers in order to protect "order". The president also acknowledged that the authorities had not "at all anticipated" on 17 October. Follow our direct.
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.
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.
Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK to discuss increasing military assistance to Ukraine.
The Stade de France near Paris made history Sunday when it hosted the first regular-season NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints in a festive atmosphere a day after police clashed with demonstrators across France. While security issues dominated the headlines in the leadup to the game, the mood at the stadium was joyous with half-time shows including a rap performance.
Storms Boelo and Austen kill a man in Scotland and cut electricity to homes in the UK, France and Germany.
Student protests, police violence and French media obsessed with 'barbarians'.
Paris's iconic Stade de France made history on Sunday, October 25, by hosting the first #NFL regular season game to ever be held in France. For this unprecedented match between the Saints and the Steelers fans flocked from New Orleans and Pittsburgh, as well as from France and other European countries. France 24's Taise Parente and Stéphanie Trouillard report.
Just before half past four, Marine Le Pen took to the stage under the stadium strobe lights at the Zénith Arena in Orléans. The radical-right leader, whom analysts say is on the doorstep of the presidency, is polarising, yet deeply and increasingly popular with her base, and has topped the popularity polls for months in France. This came 24 hours after the latest protests across the country, which included over ten thousand anti-Le Pen demonstrators outside the venue yesterday.
France saw another day of nationwide protests on Saturday, with more than 400,000 people taking to the streets over the rising cost of living and school funding. Most marches remained peaceful, a week after riots and looting hit several cities. However, police say more than 1,300 people were arrested nationwide as violence broke out on the sidelines of demonstrations. Caroline Baum has more.
