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Europe · FranceFrench Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné arrived in Lebanon Sunday as part of diplomatic attempts to broker a deescalation in the conflict on the Lebanon-Israel border. Séjourné was set to meet with United Nations peacekeeping forces in south Lebanon and with Lebanon’s parliament speaker, army chief, foreign minister and caretaker prime minister. The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has exchanged strikes near-daily with Israeli forces in the border region — and sometimes beyond — for almost seven months against the backdrop of Israel’s war against Hezbollah ally Hamas in Gaza.See the Story
Top French diplomat arrives in Lebanon in attempt to broker a halt to Hezbollah-Israel clashes
57% Center coverage: 30 sources
Emmanuel Macron · FranceIt was just the latest in a series of speeches in recent months in which he has stressed the need for a European-led defence strategy. “I am ready to open this debate which must include anti-missile defence, long-range capabilities, and nuclear weapons for those who have them or who host American nuclear armaments,” the French president said in an interview with regional press group EBRA. “Let us put it all on the table and see what really protects us in a credible manner,” he added. France will “maintain its specificity but is ready to contribute more to the defence of Europe”.See the Story
Macron says ready to 'open debate' on role of nuclear weapons in European defence
37% Left coverage: 19 sources
University Student · FranceThe pro-Palestinian protest at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, known as Sciences Po, came two days after police broke up a separate demonstration at one of the university’s amphitheaters.
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Students occupy Paris's Sciences Po university in pro-Palestinian protest
44% Center coverage: 102 sources
Emmanuel Macron · FrancePresident Emmanuel Macron appealed on Thursday for stronger, more integrated European defences and said the continent must not become a vassal of the United States, as he outlined his vision for a more assertive European Union on the global stage.See the Story
French President Emmanuel Macron warns ‘Europe could die’ as he calls for stronger defences
44% Center coverage: 36 sources
Europe · FranceFillon, 70, was sentenced on appeal on May 9, 2022 to four years' jail, three years of which were suspended, and a fine of 375,000 euros ($400,000). A new sentencing trial will take place in coming months at the Paris court of appeal.
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French court confirms ex-PM Fillon's conviction in 'fake jobs' scandal
57% Center coverage: 7 sources