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Strikes and demonstrations in France: power under pressure?

New day of mobilization at the call of the trade unions, who take over the movements of the high school students. Among the claims are the upgrading of wages, the safeguarding of public services and the defence of the right to demonstrate. Sébastien Lecornu will meet on Monday in Matignon a "social conference" with trade unions and employers' organisations. What are the demands? What is the political answer? What are the consequences for the President?

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Elections in Israel: no majority in view

The results of the legislative elections in Israel are being reviewed. Very important elections, as they are the first since Hamas attacks on October 7. Tonight, none of the two blocks get the majority: neither Benyamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot's.

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Elections in Israel: Can Gadi Eisenkot beat Benjamin Netanyahu?

Some seven million Israelis were called to the polls for the general elections – the first since Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. This Tuesday is a holiday in the country. The two blocks, that of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and that of the opposition led by former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, are in a row in the polls.

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Lula: a victory but what to provide?

In Brazil, Lula won well against Flavio Bolsonaro, with 51.8% of the vote against 48.2% for the senator. A surprise, as the polls placed the far right candidate slightly ahead of the outgoing president for the second round of the presidential election.

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How can I ease the anger of high school students?

Today, high school events continued throughout France, notably in Rennes, Nantes, Lille, Paris, Marseille, Créteil and many other cities. In total, more than 150 establishments were closed on Thursday, less than the previous days. Sébastien Lecornu's political response on Wednesday night was not enough. Interunion student and professional calls for a new day of action and strike Tuesday, October 13.

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7-October: What future for Israel?

Three years after the attack on 7 October 2023 in Israel, the most deadly Hamas attack in the country, commemorations were held throughout the day. The attack triggered a massive Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip. This year's anniversary comes in a particularly tense political context as the parliamentary elections approach.

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Is Donald Trump weakening his side?

Less than a month before the mid-term elections in the United States, US President Donald Trump is increasing his travels to regain control of the campaign, while his popularity is at the lowest. Republicans could lose both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Purchasing power, inequality of wealth and investment in artificial intelligence are at the heart of American concerns. A decisive campaign for Donald Trump and his party.

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Brazil: Can Lula win again?

In Brazil, it's a surprise: Flavio Bolsonaro, ultra-conservative and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, came out ahead of the first round of the presidential election this Sunday, with 47% of the vote against 45% for outgoing President Lula. The 45-year-old senator and the 80-year-old outgoing president will face for the second round on October 25. In an ultra-polarized country, everyone hopes to recover abstentionists and postponements.

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Budget 2027: who will pay the bill?

The Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, presented Thursday morning, the draft law on the financing of social security (PLFSS) in the Council of Ministers, which plans to divide the deficit almost by two in 2027, thanks in particular to the important efforts demanded from pensioners, social policy holders and businesses...

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The demonization of the National Rally?

The president of the National Rally (RN), Jordan Bardella, denounced on Tuesday "the beginnings of a total war" against the RN, following the publication of an investigation by Mediapart accusing him of having made anti-Semitic statements between 2013 and 2015. The investigative newspaper, for its part, "the ridiculous violence of the far right" and "the threatening statements of great gravity" by Marine Le Pen, in reaction to this publication.

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The Pope, new voice for Europe?

Arriving in Metz on Monday, Pope Leo XIV, in a speech at the Robert-Schuman congress centre, considered that one could not speak of Europe without mentioning Christianity, while denouncing the "unnecessary massacres" linked to the return of the war on Old Continent. The day then gave rise to a last lap in papamobile in the midst of thousands of faithful and to a mass at Saint-Étienne Cathedral, in the presence of Emmanuel Macron.

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Xi Jinping - Donald Trump: agreement between rivals?

In Washington, Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping a special welcome. The Chinese President today called for a position of cooperation between Beijing and Washington. He also told Donald Trump that their countries had "the responsibility" to control artificial intelligence so that it remained at the service of humanity.

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Leo XIV: A more political pope?

Pope Leo XIV begins on Friday a four-day visit to France, placed under high security and rhythmic by several great religious celebrations. After a first stage in Paris, where he will be welcomed by Emmanuel Macron, the pontiff will go to Lourdes and then Metz. A shift marked by several sensitive issues, including sexual violence within the Church, issues related to artificial intelligence and the issue of peace in Europe.

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The UN is helpless in the face of global disorder?

The 81st UN General Assembly opened on Tuesday in New York. The Heads of State and Government followed each other in the rostrum, in the midst of growing tensions and divisions, as wars continued in the Middle East, Sudan and Ukraine. In his speech, Trump said that an agreement with Iran would be reached after the mid-term elections.

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Brazil: Presidential under influence?

In Brazil, the President, to be held on 4 October, will oppose outgoing President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempted coup d'état. The polls draw a second tight turn between the two men. Another issue of the campaign is American interference. Lula intends to ask Donald Trump not to interfere with the Brazilian election, while Washington has imposed new surcharges on the country.

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