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Paris and Berlin Align Rules for Long-Range Missile Strikes: France Fears Nuclear Response from Moscow

Politics 11/11/2026, 09:51

France is holding consultations with Germany to align rules on long-range missile use, fearing that a mistaken signal could provoke a nuclear response from Moscow, the FT reports.

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Secret Bunker and Escape Plan: What Is Known About Macron’s Inner Circle Preparations

Politics 11/07/2026, 21:59

French journalists claim in the book "The New Army of Shadows" that Macron's inner circle prepared a secret shelter in a Paris suburb and plans for military deployment in case of a government collapse. Similar rumors were previously debunked by AFP fact-checkers.

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Halloween in France turns violent: 320,000 protesters, 565 arrests, and a Molotov cocktail thrown at police

Politics 11/01/2026, 13:54

On October 31, protests against high costs and government policy swept France: interior ministry reports about 320,000 participants, 565 arrests, and a Molotov cocktail thrown at police in Paris.

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France on Fire: How Street Protests Became a Multiculturalism Crisis — and What Lessons It Holds for Ukraine

Politics 10/20/2026, 12:00

Volodymyr Kurenny's column: street protests in France have escalated into radical violence as suburban youth burn shops and cars. What this reveals about the crisis of multiculturalism and what lessons Ukraine should learn.

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Macron Rejects Interior Minister Nunez's Resignation Amid Mass Riots in France

Politics 10/20/2026, 04:24

On October 19, Emmanuel Macron rejected the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, submitted following weekend mass riots. The president demanded restoration of order and fixing intelligence failures.

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Lecornu Demands Partial Curfew in France After Riots as Protesters Block the Louvre in Paris

Politics 10/19/2026, 14:48

French Prime Minister Lecornu asked prefectures to introduce partial curfews after weekend riots, while protesters blocked entrances to the Louvre in Paris. According to the Interior Ministry, up to 800,000 people participated in marches and about 2,000 were detained.

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Macron Addresses the Nation After Riots: Violence «Has No Justification», Perpetrators «Must Pay»

Politics 10/18/2026, 21:46

Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation following large-scale riots in France: he condemned the violence, promised to punish the perpetrators, introduce aid for affected businesses, and engage in dialogue with youth six months before the presidential election.

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France on Fire: How School Protests Erupted Into the Most Massive Unrest in Decades

Politics 10/18/2026, 16:12

In France, protests against rising prices have turned into the most massive unrest in decades: 110 marches, up to 2,000 detainees, arson of town halls, and store looting. Macron addressed the nation, with damages estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros.

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Half a million protesters, a burned town hall and a hand torn off by a grenade: anti-cost of living protests in France turn into riots

Politics 10/18/2026, 00:22

On October 17 in France, at least 550,000 people protested against the high cost of living. Peaceful marches escalated into riots: a town hall burned in Limoges, about 400 people were detained, and 60 law enforcement officers were injured.

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Macron: Europe Will Not Abandon Ukraine and Will Consider Kyiv's €70B Defense Request

Politics 10/17/2026, 07:48

Macron stated that Europe will not abandon Ukraine and will consider Kyiv's request for €70B in additional defense financing. EU leaders are discussing assistance mechanisms, including satellite systems and early warnings.

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France on the Brink of Nationwide Protests: «Yellow Vests» Join Forces with Students

Politics 10/17/2026, 00:32

In France, student strikes merge with the «Yellow Vests and Youth» campaign, threatening nationwide protests on October 17 and deepening the political crisis ahead of the elections.

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Ukrainian pilots to start training on Rafale jets soon, says Zelenskyy

Politics 10/05/2026, 18:15

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian pilots will soon begin training on Rafale fighter jets in France. The nations are also preparing new defense packages and missile production.

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Macron Strongly Condemns Russia's Strike on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv

Politics 09/29/2026, 06:05

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia's strike on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, calling the attack an act of barbarism and disrespect for knowledge.

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“Europe Was Naive”: France Demands a Strategic Awakening and Protection from the US and China

Politics 09/23/2026, 15:55

France's Minister Delegate for European Affairs, Benjamin Adda, stated that the EU must simplify bureaucracy, protect its market from the US and China, and increase defense investment. The 2028–2034 budget provides for substantial support for Ukraine.

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"The French ask us to do more": France predicts Ukraine support will remain after Macron's departure

Politics 09/23/2026, 09:08

France's Minister Delegate for European Affairs Addad predicts that French society's support for Ukraine will remain after Macron's departure. Paris confirmed the supply of air defense systems and discussed an energy ceasefire with Trump.

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Macron announces signing of contract to supply Ukraine with radars and interceptors to bolster air defense

Politics 09/22/2026, 13:00

Macron announced the signing of a contract to supply Ukraine with radars and interceptors for air defense. Zelenskyy confirmed Kyiv's readiness to procure SAMP/T using an EU loan and to work on localizing production.

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Macron and Trump Discuss Energy Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia: What Is Known

Politics 09/22/2026, 09:40

Macron announced a "constructive" conversation with Trump on a moratorium for strikes on Ukraine's and Russia's energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy named a condition for halting attacks on refineries — Kremlin steps toward de-escalation.

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"We are not exaggerating": France declares a real and documented hybrid threat from Russia

Politics 09/22/2026, 00:42

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez declared a real and documented hybrid threat from Russia, citing drone flights near European airports and cyberattacks.

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