UPDATED: International Reactions to Maduro Capture TEC News / AFP January 3, 2026 Italy’s Meloni stated that the U.S. intervention was “defensive” against a state that fuelled drug trafficking.
France: Now Without a Budget for the Year Ahead Hélène de Lauzun December 23, 2025 In Paris, each and every government attempt to reach a budget agreement has failed miserably.
Europe’s War on Democracy Lauren Smith December 11, 2025 The European political establishment has only grown more explicit in its contempt for voters.
First Adoption of a Social Security Budget Deprived of Any Kind of Coherence Hélène de Lauzun December 10, 2025 This is a small victory for the French PM, yet “the fundamentals of the French economy have not changed,” a leading economist commented.
Former President Sarkozy Calls for an Alliance With the RN Hélène de Lauzun December 8, 2025 He who supported Emmanuel Macron twice at the presidential election considers times have changed—sparking an outcry in his own camp.
Bardella Compared to Hitler by French Public Broadcaster Hélène de Lauzun November 4, 2025 A historical analogy was drawn between the Nazi leader and the president of the Rassemblement National on a mainstream television programme.
French Presidential Election Polls: Rassemblement National’s Lead Grows Hélène de Lauzun November 3, 2025 At this stage, no opponent appears capable of seriously competing with Bardella or Le Pen.
Rassemblement National Criticised for Supporting Tax on Multinationals Hélène de Lauzun October 30, 2025 The right-wing populist party argues imposing the tax, expected to generate €26 billion, is an act of sovereignty.
Marine Le Pen’s Appeal Rejection Diminishes Hope She Could Run in 2027 Presidential Election Hélène de Lauzun October 21, 2025 The Council of State has refused to review her sentence of ineligibility, with appeal procedure now remaining her last hope.
Lecornu’s Government Survives—But France Remains Stuck Hélène de Lauzun October 16, 2025 Two no-confidence votes failed, but the uneasy alliance keeping Emmanuel Macron in power has left the country in limbo.
