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12:21 pm (Paris), updated on November 25, 2024, at 12:34 pm</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde with AFP</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/20/0/0/6000/4000/780/520/60/0/865dce4_1732117277737-565026.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/20/0/0/6000/4000/110/73/60/0/865dce4_1732117277737-565026.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/20/0/0/6000/4000/110/73/60/0/865dce4_1732117277737-565026.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/11/22/french-pm-barnier-faces-no-confidence-threat-from-far-right_6733675_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">In Depth</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French PM Barnier faces no-confidence threat from far right</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">The far-right Rassemblement National party could join the left in backing a motion of no confidence if Michel Barnier uses Article 49.3 to pass the 2025 budget without a vote in Parliament. The prime minister will meet far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Monday.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on November 22, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris)</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/claire-gatinois/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Claire Gatinois</span> </a> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/corentin-lesueur/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Corentin Lesueur</span> </a> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/nathalie-segaunes/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Nathalie Segaunes</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/14/7/0/2300/1533/780/520/60/0/ca02179_2024-11-14t212113z-1005079023-up1ekbe1nbc14-rtrmadp-3-soccer-uefanations-fra-isr-report.JPG" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/14/7/0/2300/1533/110/73/60/0/ca02179_2024-11-14t212113z-1005079023-up1ekbe1nbc14-rtrmadp-3-soccer-uefanations-fra-isr-report.JPG" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/14/7/0/2300/1533/110/73/60/0/ca02179_2024-11-14t212113z-1005079023-up1ekbe1nbc14-rtrmadp-3-soccer-uefanations-fra-isr-report.JPG" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/11/21/constitutional-expert-if-a-no-confidence-motion-passes-macron-s-last-card-would-be-a-technical-government_6733639_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">Interview</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">Constitutional expert: 'If a no-confidence motion passes, Macron's last card would be a technical government'</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">If Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government were to be toppled, he would be forced to resign immediately. The current parliamentary configuration would leave Emmanuel Macron with few options, says Benjamin Morel in an interview with Le Monde.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on November 21, 2024, at 9:08 pm (Paris)</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/robin-d-angelo/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Robin D’Angelo</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/08/0/0/5899/3933/780/520/60/0/e1f8fca_1731084000710-jmug241106027.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/08/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/e1f8fca_1731084000710-jmug241106027.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/08/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/e1f8fca_1731084000710-jmug241106027.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/11/21/will-france-have-a-government-at-christmas_6733523_23.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">Column</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">Will France have a government at Christmas?</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">As Prime Minister Michel Barnier prepares to activate Article 49.3 to pass his budget bill without a vote, eyes are turning to the far right. Will Marine Le Pen's party join the left in backing a motion of no confidence to topple the government?</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on November 21, 2024, at 4:00 am (Paris), updated on November 21, 2024, at 9:37 am</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/solenn-de-royer/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Solenn de Royer</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/15/0/0/5899/3933/780/520/60/0/f1bd649_1731676190454-jmug241106031.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/15/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/f1bd649_1731676190454-jmug241106031.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/15/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/f1bd649_1731676190454-jmug241106031.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/11/20/prime-minister-barnier-is-trapped-in-a-political-game-that-only-produces-losers_6733459_23.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">Column</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">'Prime Minister Barnier is trapped in a political game that only produces losers'</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Every day, the prime minister intervenes to try to defuse discontent, without gaining the slightest advantage. The weakening of political authority and the degradation of public debate are as rapid as they are spectacular, writes Le Monde columnist Françoise Fressoz.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on November 20, 2024, at 2:41 pm (Paris)</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/francoise-fressoz/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Françoise Fressoz</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/11/0/0/6508/4338/780/520/60/0/f8f11b1_2024-11-11t123358z-1629218571-rc203bas60b4-rtrmadp-3-remembrance-day-france-macron.JPG" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/11/0/0/6508/4338/110/73/60/0/f8f11b1_2024-11-11t123358z-1629218571-rc203bas60b4-rtrmadp-3-remembrance-day-france-macron.JPG" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/11/0/0/6508/4338/110/73/60/0/f8f11b1_2024-11-11t123358z-1629218571-rc203bas60b4-rtrmadp-3-remembrance-day-france-macron.JPG" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/11/18/the-misunderstanding-brewing-between-macron-and-barnier_6733240_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">News analysis</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">The misunderstanding brewing between Macron and Barnier</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">French President Emmanuel Macron had preferred Michel Barnier to other contenders for the role of prime minister, with the assurance that he would not question his economic policy.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on November 18, 2024, at 8:00 pm (Paris)</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/nathalie-segaunes/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Nathalie Segaunes</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/5899/3933/780/520/60/0/90c5c43_1727823137367-jmug241001151.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/90c5c43_1727823137367-jmug241001151.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/90c5c43_1727823137367-jmug241001151.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/11/18/french-far-right-steps-ups-threats-of-bringing-down-government_6733214_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">News</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French far right steps ups threats of bringing down government</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">A close ally of Marine Le Pen called for a motion of no confidence in case the government uses a constitutional tool to pass the budget without a vote.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on November 18, 2024, at 4:23 pm (Paris), updated on November 18, 2024, at 5:54 pm</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde with AFP</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/18/0/0/5111/3407/780/520/60/0/3fb5ab1_1731913548219-557893.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/18/0/0/5111/3407/110/73/60/0/3fb5ab1_1731913548219-557893.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/18/0/0/5111/3407/110/73/60/0/3fb5ab1_1731913548219-557893.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/11/18/french-farmers-demonstrate-against-eu-mercosur-free-trade-agreement_6733165_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">In Depth</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French farmers demonstrate against EU-Mercosur free trade agreement</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Michel Barnier spoke out against the trade treaty with South American countries. But they failed to calm the anger of farmers.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on November 18, 2024, at 10:01 am (Paris), updated yesterday at 9:59 am</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/claire-gatinois/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Claire Gatinois</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/13/0/0/5899/3933/780/520/60/0/8df0194_1731502805761-jmug241106043.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/13/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/8df0194_1731502805761-jmug241106043.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/11/13/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/8df0194_1731502805761-jmug241106043.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/11/14/french-minister-draws-ire-after-congratulating-musk-on-appointment-to-trump-administration_6732829_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">In Depth</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French minister draws ire after congratulating Musk on appointment to Trump administration</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Civil Service Minister Guillaume Kasbarian said he was keen to share 'best practices for dealing with excess bureaucracy' with Musk, now Donald Trump's head of 'government efficiency.' These remarks caused unease even in the French prime minister's office.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on November 14, 2024, at 11:42 am (Paris)</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/claire-gatinois/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Claire Gatinois</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/29/0/0/6532/4355/780/520/60/0/9cd9f86_5102109-01-06.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/29/0/0/6532/4355/110/73/60/0/9cd9f86_5102109-01-06.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/29/0/0/6532/4355/110/73/60/0/9cd9f86_5102109-01-06.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/10/31/french-pm-barnier-doing-well-after-operation-for-cervical-lesion_6731150_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">News</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French PM Barnier 'doing well' after operation for 'cervical lesion'</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier was back at work after being 'operated on for a cervical lesion' at the weekend, according to his office.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 31, 2024, at 3:09 pm (Paris), updated on October 31, 2024, at 3:20 pm</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde with AFP</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/08/0/0/4953/3302/780/520/60/0/0d63206_2024-10-08t150521z-1825014483-rc2fgaadsxc8-rtrmadp-3-france-politics.JPG" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/08/0/0/4953/3302/110/73/60/0/0d63206_2024-10-08t150521z-1825014483-rc2fgaadsxc8-rtrmadp-3-france-politics.JPG" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/08/0/0/4953/3302/110/73/60/0/0d63206_2024-10-08t150521z-1825014483-rc2fgaadsxc8-rtrmadp-3-france-politics.JPG" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/10/28/french-pm-barnier-operated-for-spinal-lesion_6730818_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">News</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French PM Barnier operated for 'cervical lesion'</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Michel Barnier's office said the operation at the weekend 'went very well' and that the 73-year-old had already returned to work.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 28, 2024, at 5:08 pm (Paris), updated on October 29, 2024, at 7:03 am</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde with AP and AFP</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/25/0/0/5500/3666/780/520/60/0/74d2dd0_5065325-01-06.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/25/0/0/5500/3666/110/73/60/0/74d2dd0_5065325-01-06.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/25/0/0/5500/3666/110/73/60/0/74d2dd0_5065325-01-06.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/10/25/french-pm-presents-report-preparing-for-dramatic-climate-warming-scenario_6730493_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">News</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French PM presents report preparing for dramatic climate warming scenario</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Temperatures in mainland France are on track to increase by 4°C by 2100 due to global warming, the government warned Friday, urging coping strategies for a much hotter country.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 25, 2024, at 6:31 pm (Paris)</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde with AFP</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/18/0/0/3543/2362/780/520/60/0/870e34f_1729288976563-cgab6663.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/18/0/0/3543/2362/110/73/60/0/870e34f_1729288976563-cgab6663.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/18/0/0/3543/2362/110/73/60/0/870e34f_1729288976563-cgab6663.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/10/19/french-government-displays-its-hardline-immigration-stance_6729858_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">Feature</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French government displays its hardline immigration stance</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">The prime minister and interior minister's visit to the French-Italian border on Friday was an opportunity to confirm the rapprochement with Giorgia Meloni's position and to highlight the 'new state of mind' in Europe on the fight against immigration.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 19, 2024, at 4:27 pm (Paris)</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/claire-gatinois/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Claire Gatinois</span> </a> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/allan-kaval/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Allan Kaval</span> </a> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/julia-pascual/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Julia Pascual</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source 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For the president, it's his 'reserved domain.'</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 17, 2024, at 9:06 pm (Paris)</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Virginie Malingre</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/philippe-ricard/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Philippe Ricard</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/15/0/0/5899/3933/780/520/60/0/4b1c69a_1729030020585-jmug241015053.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/15/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/4b1c69a_1729030020585-jmug241015053.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/15/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/4b1c69a_1729030020585-jmug241015053.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/10/17/we-spent-a-lot-how-macron-s-second-term-led-to-france-s-budget-crisis_6729658_7.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">Long Read</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">'We spent a lot.' 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The far right took this as a sign of its influence over the new government.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 11, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on October 11, 2024, at 10:00 am</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/nathalie-segaunes/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Nathalie Segaunes</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/10/0/0/5899/3933/780/520/60/0/be6bd68_1728601624411-jmug241010075.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/10/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/be6bd68_1728601624411-jmug241010075.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/10/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/be6bd68_1728601624411-jmug241010075.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/10/10/french-pm-barnier-puts-austerity-on-the-menu-in-2025-budget_6728990_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">News</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French PM Barnier puts austerity on the menu in 2025 budget</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">The new government presented its draft budget, which includes tax increases to bring the deficit down to 5% of GDP next year. The financial cost of the Macron years has forced the new government to undertake a major effort to put public finances back on track.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 10, 2024, at 10:03 pm (Paris), updated on October 12, 2024, at 8:56 am</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/denis-cosnard/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Denis Cosnard</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/09/0/1/5704/3803/780/520/60/0/92b0784_1728454913609-995648.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/09/0/1/5704/3803/110/73/60/0/92b0784_1728454913609-995648.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" 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height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/09/0/1/5704/3803/110/73/60/0/92b0784_1728454913609-995648.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/10/09/french-politics-a-motion-of-no-confidence-out-of-principle_6728802_23.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">Editorial</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French politics: A motion of no-confidence out of principle</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">The left-wing Nouveau Front Populaire alliance demonstrated both its ability to embody the opposition to Prime Minister Michel Barnier and its inability to sufficiently broaden its base to govern.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 9, 2024, at 6:16 pm (Paris), updated on October 11, 2024, at 10:08 am</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/5899/3933/780/520/60/0/be9526b_1727823129574-jmug241001144.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/be9526b_1727823129574-jmug241001144.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/be9526b_1727823129574-jmug241001144.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/10/09/french-pm-barnier-survives-first-confidence-vote-thanks-to-far-right-s-lenience_6728743_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">News</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French PM Barnier survives first no-confidence vote thanks to far right's lenience</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">The far right refused to vote for the left's motion to topple the government 'because it's useless,' bragging: 'A single tweet by Marine Le Pen is enough to sway the prime minister's position!'</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 9, 2024, at 10:45 am (Paris), updated on October 9, 2024, at 12:16 pm</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/rachel-garrat-valcarcel/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Rachel Garrat-Valcarcel</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/08/0/0/6000/4000/780/520/60/0/7142fae_5907784-01-06.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/08/0/0/6000/4000/110/73/60/0/7142fae_5907784-01-06.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/08/0/0/6000/4000/110/73/60/0/7142fae_5907784-01-06.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/10/08/french-pm-barnier-survives-first-no-confidence-vote_6728650_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">News</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French PM Barnier survives first no-confidence vote</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">The no confidence motion required 289 votes to be adopted. It was supported by only 197 lawmakers on Tuesday.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 8, 2024, at 8:13 pm (Paris), updated on October 9, 2024, at 7:24 am</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde with AFP</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/08/0/0/2783/1855/780/520/60/0/201af7a_5904714-01-06.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/08/0/0/2783/1855/110/73/60/0/201af7a_5904714-01-06.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/08/0/0/2783/1855/110/73/60/0/201af7a_5904714-01-06.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/10/08/michel-barnier-faces-first-no-confidence-motion_6728600_7.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">News</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French PM faces first motion of no-confidence</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Recently appointed as prime minister, Michel Barnier, a right-wing figure, has come under fire from the left, independents, and even some centrist MPs.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 8, 2024, at 11:02 am (Paris), updated on October 8, 2024, at 11:13 am</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde with AFP</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/13/4/0/1801/1200/780/520/60/0/7c38745_1726227311089-mei-dia-49.png" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/13/4/0/1801/1200/110/73/60/0/7c38745_1726227311089-mei-dia-49.png" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/13/4/0/1801/1200/110/73/60/0/7c38745_1726227311089-mei-dia-49.png" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/10/07/a-reform-of-the-french-inheritance-tax-would-spare-the-majority-of-taxpayers_6728457_23.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">Column</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">'A reform of the French inheritance tax would spare the majority of taxpayers'</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Since the 1980s, fewer people have grown rich through work than through inheritance, the primary source of inequality. Yet 90% of French people reject raising inheritance tax, analyzes columnist Jean-Michel Bezat.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 7, 2024, at 10:04 am (Paris)</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/jean-michel-bezat/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Jean-Michel Bezat</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/03/0/0/5190/3460/780/520/60/0/c2deb41_5865951-01-06.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/03/0/0/5190/3460/110/73/60/0/c2deb41_5865951-01-06.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/03/0/0/5190/3460/110/73/60/0/c2deb41_5865951-01-06.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/10/04/french-pm-barnier-asserts-change-of-governing-style_6728191_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">In Depth</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French PM Barnier asserts change of governing style</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">In a prime-time TV interview, Michel Barnier sought to distance himself from how President Emmanuel Macron has led the country for 7 years. He held firm on plans to hike taxes for the wealthiest in order to reduce the deficit and impose strict measures on immigration.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 4, 2024, at 11:51 am (Paris), updated on October 4, 2024, at 11:52 am</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/claire-gatinois/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Claire Gatinois</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/03/1/0/8192/5461/780/520/60/0/0f57279_1727938517692-000-36fr8cc.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/03/1/0/8192/5461/110/73/60/0/0f57279_1727938517692-000-36fr8cc.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/03/1/0/8192/5461/110/73/60/0/0f57279_1727938517692-000-36fr8cc.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/10/03/france-s-end-of-life-debate-must-resume_6728092_23.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">Editorial</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">France's debate on aid in dying must resume</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Despite the fact that this bill represents a major reform and that a lively parliamentary debate was brought to an abrupt halt in June by the dissolution of the Assemblée Nationale, PM Michel Barnier is keeping its future unclear.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 3, 2024, at 12:52 pm (Paris), updated on October 3, 2024, at 12:56 pm</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/02/0/0/5646/3764/780/520/60/0/719e1b3_5855040-01-06.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/02/0/0/5646/3764/110/73/60/0/719e1b3_5855040-01-06.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/02/0/0/5646/3764/110/73/60/0/719e1b3_5855040-01-06.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/10/02/french-interior-minister-orders-deportation-flights-to-drc_6728007_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">News</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French interior minister orders deportation flights to DRC</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Bruno Retailleau, a conservative whose stance on immigration has sparked outcry, said the flights would send immigrants in the French overseas territory of Mayotte back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 2, 2024, at 7:16 pm (Paris)</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde with AFP</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/5899/3933/780/520/60/0/b4b537d_1727822977587-jmug241001055.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/b4b537d_1727822977587-jmug241001055.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/b4b537d_1727822977587-jmug241001055.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/10/02/michel-barnier-s-balancing-act_6727973_23.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">Editorial</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">Michel Barnier's balancing act</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">In his first speech to Parliament, the prime minister sought to draw a line between a break with his predecessors, on method and taxation, and continuity in other areas, in an attempt to overcome the fragility of his political base.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 2, 2024, at 12:42 pm (Paris), updated on October 2, 2024, at 2:44 pm</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/5899/3933/780/520/60/0/c7fed25_1727822961365-jmug241001041.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/c7fed25_1727822961365-jmug241001041.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/5899/3933/110/73/60/0/c7fed25_1727822961365-jmug241001041.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/10/02/french-pm-barnier-presents-roadmap-for-political-continuity-amid-break-with-macron-s-approach_6727969_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">In Depth</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French PM Barnier presents 'roadmap' for political continuity amid break with Macron's approach</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">In his first speech to Parliament, the prime minister pledged to make 'dialogue and the culture of compromise a principle of government.'</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 2, 2024, at 11:42 am (Paris), updated on October 3, 2024, at 12:50 pm</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/nathalie-segaunes/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Nathalie Segaunes</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/1/7329/4886/780/520/60/0/6f87cf3_5839268-01-06.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/1/7329/4886/110/73/60/0/6f87cf3_5839268-01-06.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/1/7329/4886/110/73/60/0/6f87cf3_5839268-01-06.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/10/02/french-finance-minister-says-new-tax-hikes-to-target-the-wealthy-and-be-temporary_6727967_19.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">News</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French finance minister says new tax hikes to target the wealthy and be 'temporary'</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Antoine Armand said on French radio on Wednesday that low and middle earners would be spared from raised taxes, describing it as an 'exceptional and temporary effort' for 'those with extremely high incomes.'</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 2, 2024, at 11:27 am (Paris)</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde with AFP</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/2047/1365/780/520/60/0/f706486_1727791319748-nz80466.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/2047/1365/110/73/60/0/f706486_1727791319748-nz80466.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/10/01/0/0/2047/1365/110/73/60/0/f706486_1727791319748-nz80466.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/10/01/french-pm-barnier-promises-spending-cuts-and-tax-hikes-to-reduce-colossal-debt_6727875_7.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">News</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French PM Barnier promises spending cuts and tax hikes to reduce 'colossal' debt</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">In his first speech to Parliament, Prime Minister Michel Barnier said France would aim to reduce its deficit to 3% of GDP before 2029, two years later than previously planned.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 1, 2024, at 3:47 pm (Paris), updated on October 1, 2024, at 6:29 pm</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde with AP and AFP</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/30/0/7/8046/5364/780/520/60/0/74f04d9_1727681154685-l1020024.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/30/0/7/8046/5364/110/73/60/0/74f04d9_1727681154685-l1020024.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/30/0/7/8046/5364/110/73/60/0/74f04d9_1727681154685-l1020024.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/10/01/french-pm-barnier-to-lay-out-roadmap-for-disparate-coalition-in-first-key-speech_6727838_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">News</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French PM Barnier to lay out roadmap for disparate coalition in first key speech</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Michel Barnier will address the Assemblée Nationale at 3 pm on Tuesday, facing a balancing act as head of a government without a majority and with pressure coming from within his coalition.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on October 1, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on October 1, 2024, at 12:42 pm</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/claire-gatinois/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Claire Gatinois</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/28/0/0/4998/3332/780/520/60/0/73a7d3a_5806439-01-06.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/28/0/0/4998/3332/110/73/60/0/73a7d3a_5806439-01-06.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/28/0/0/4998/3332/110/73/60/0/73a7d3a_5806439-01-06.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/09/30/french-interior-minister-wants-immigration-referendum_6727756_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">News</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">France's new interior minister wants immigration referendum</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Bruno Retailleau said he regretted that such a referendum was not currently possible under the Constitution.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 30, 2024, at 11:35 am (Paris), updated on September 30, 2024, at 11:49 am</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde with AFP</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/0/0/3625/2416/780/520/60/0/6752522_6c45bf180fb9481db34fe675cb460c36-2-4a97649fa4d348a3a3c0d8e216d6393a.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/0/0/3625/2416/110/73/60/0/6752522_6c45bf180fb9481db34fe675cb460c36-2-4a97649fa4d348a3a3c0d8e216d6393a.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/0/0/3625/2416/110/73/60/0/6752522_6c45bf180fb9481db34fe675cb460c36-2-4a97649fa4d348a3a3c0d8e216d6393a.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/09/28/the-current-situation-should-spur-france-s-political-leaders-to-abandon-dogmatism-on-tax-hikes_6727568_23.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">Column</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">'The current situation should spur France's political leaders to abandon dogmatism on tax hikes'</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Faced with a budgetary situation that has significantly deteriorated, tax increases seem unavoidable in France. To be acceptable, however, they must meet a number of prerequisites, writes columnist Stéphane Lauer.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 28, 2024, at 12:45 pm (Paris), updated on September 28, 2024, at 12:45 pm</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/stephane-lauer/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Stéphane Lauer</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/27/0/0/4927/3284/780/520/60/0/b2887b0_2024-09-27t015702z-155954916-rc2p8aageiks-rtrmadp-3-canada-france.JPG" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/27/0/0/4927/3284/110/73/60/0/b2887b0_2024-09-27t015702z-155954916-rc2p8aageiks-rtrmadp-3-canada-france.JPG" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/27/0/0/4927/3284/110/73/60/0/b2887b0_2024-09-27t015702z-155954916-rc2p8aageiks-rtrmadp-3-canada-france.JPG" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/09/28/macron-uses-international-spotlight-to-pivot-away-from-french-politics_6727523_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">In Depth</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">Macron uses international spotlight to pivot away from French politics</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">On a trip to Canada on Thursday, the French president did his utmost to distance himself from choices made by Prime Minister Michel Barnier. A way of trying to minimize his responsibility should the current government be toppled.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 28, 2024, at 4:00 am (Paris)</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/claire-gatinois/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Claire Gatinois</span> </a> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/philippe-ricard/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Philippe Ricard</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/24/2/0/2500/1666/780/520/60/0/9b5a711_1727191048498-gj3a0740.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/24/2/0/2500/1666/110/73/60/0/9b5a711_1727191048498-gj3a0740.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/24/2/0/2500/1666/110/73/60/0/9b5a711_1727191048498-gj3a0740.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/09/25/far-right-s-hold-on-new-barnier-government-already-shows_6727243_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">In Depth</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">Far right's hold on new French government already shows</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">The interior minister's statements on immigration and his colleague at the economy ministry's rebuke over a comment he made on the far-right party, raised questions about the government's line.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 25, 2024, at 5:55 pm (Paris), updated on September 30, 2024, at 5:11 pm</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/nathalie-segaunes/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Nathalie Segaunes</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/25/0/0/6720/4480/780/520/60/0/d343159_1727242519462-cbi1220025.JPG" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/25/0/0/6720/4480/110/73/60/0/d343159_1727242519462-cbi1220025.JPG" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/25/0/0/6720/4480/110/73/60/0/d343159_1727242519462-cbi1220025.JPG" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/09/25/interior-minister-bruno-retailleau-s-stance-on-immigration-is-a-cause-for-concern_6727225_23.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">Editorial</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's stance on immigration is a cause for concern</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Retailleau's insistence on posing as the defender of a country allegedly under siege from immigrant mobs only reinforces the democratic rift, as two-thirds of the French people rejected the far right in the last elections.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 25, 2024, at 3:44 pm (Paris)</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/1/0/8192/5461/780/520/60/0/0b530f1_5741183-01-06.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/1/0/8192/5461/110/73/60/0/0b530f1_5741183-01-06.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/1/0/8192/5461/110/73/60/0/0b530f1_5741183-01-06.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/09/23/a-social-democrat-at-the-head-of-france-s-justice-ministry_6726996_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">Profile</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">A social democrat at the head of France's justice ministry</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Diddier Migaud, an ex-Socialist, is known for his budgetary rigor. He will have to deal with a budget that is tighter than that which had previously been provided for.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 23, 2024, at 6:12 pm (Paris)</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/abel-mestre/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Abel Mestre</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/22/0/0/5197/3465/780/520/60/0/a9623f5_1727018597514-cbi1218015.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/22/0/0/5197/3465/110/73/60/0/a9623f5_1727018597514-cbi1218015.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/22/0/0/5197/3465/110/73/60/0/a9623f5_1727018597514-cbi1218015.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/09/23/how-the-french-far-right-is-planning-to-take-advantage-of-the-barnier-government_6726980_6.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">News analysis</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">How the French far right is planning to take advantage of the Barnier government</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Able to block the new government at any time, Marine Le Pen wants to take advantage of the situation to wrest a few victories, however symbolic, from a prime minister who owes his reprieve only to concessions made to the far right.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 23, 2024, at 3:25 pm (Paris), updated on September 23, 2024, at 3:26 pm</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/clement-guillou/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Clément Guillou</span> </a> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/corentin-lesueur/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Corentin Lesueur</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/22/0/0/7452/4968/780/520/60/0/3214387_1727036352869-300753.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/22/0/0/7452/4968/110/73/60/0/3214387_1727036352869-300753.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/22/0/0/7452/4968/110/73/60/0/3214387_1727036352869-300753.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/09/23/barnier-s-government-is-an-alliance-of-losers-that-goes-against-the-republican-front_6726966_23.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">Editorial</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">Barnier's government is an alliance of losers that goes against the republican front</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">The French government has, from the outset, been accused of having flouted the July election results.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 23, 2024, at 12:30 pm (Paris)</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/20/0/0/6000/4000/780/520/60/0/7750b3b_674f3cb1e2c24c55aecccac320afbd78-0-106b74aaf0064a0aa296a1309326c961.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/20/0/0/6000/4000/110/73/60/0/7750b3b_674f3cb1e2c24c55aecccac320afbd78-0-106b74aaf0064a0aa296a1309326c961.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/20/0/0/6000/4000/110/73/60/0/7750b3b_674f3cb1e2c24c55aecccac320afbd78-0-106b74aaf0064a0aa296a1309326c961.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/09/23/emmanuel-macron-has-cut-the-link-between-the-french-people-s-vote-and-the-response-given-to-them-today_6726964_23.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">Column</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">Macron and the risk of further fueling the democratic crisis</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">The Barnier government in no way breaks with the past seven years of Macron's politics and is playing into the hands of the far right. A political balance far removed from what the French people expressed in the snap elections, writes Le Monde's political columnist Solenn de Royer.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 23, 2024, at 11:47 am (Paris), updated on September 23, 2024, at 2:43 pm</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/solenn-de-royer/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Solenn de Royer</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/0/0/3448/2298/780/520/60/0/4a2d611_5741123-01-06.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/0/0/3448/2298/110/73/60/0/4a2d611_5741123-01-06.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/0/0/3448/2298/110/73/60/0/4a2d611_5741123-01-06.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/09/23/jean-noel-barrot-a-newcomer-to-france-s-foreign-affairs-ministry_6726943_4.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">Profile</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">Jean-Noël Barrot, a newcomer to France's foreign affairs ministry</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">The promotion of the 41-year-old centrist, previously junior minister in charge of Europe, shows Emmanuel Macron's determination to keep a firm grip on his 'reserved domain.'</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 23, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on September 23, 2024, at 9:10 am</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/philippe-ricard/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Philippe Ricard</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/0/0/6285/4190/780/520/60/0/e0222a2_5741288-01-06.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/0/0/6285/4190/110/73/60/0/e0222a2_5741288-01-06.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/0/0/6285/4190/110/73/60/0/e0222a2_5741288-01-06.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/09/23/the-barnier-government-is-a-far-cry-from-macron-s-promised-national-unity_6726937_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">In Depth</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">The Barnier government is a far cry from Macron's promised national unity</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">The tug-of-war between the presidential camp and the right has led to a government nearly evenly divided between the two sides.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 23, 2024, at 3:00 am (Paris), updated on September 23, 2024, at 10:57 am</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/nathalie-segaunes/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Nathalie Segaunes</span> </a> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/22/0/0/6748/4499/780/520/60/0/7e661d9_5751652-01-06.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/22/0/0/6748/4499/110/73/60/0/7e661d9_5751652-01-06.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/22/0/0/6748/4499/110/73/60/0/7e661d9_5751652-01-06.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/09/22/french-new-pm-calls-for-national-effort-to-cut-deficit_6726920_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker ">News</span> <h3 class="teaser__title">French new PM calls for 'national effort' to cut deficit</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">In his first televised interview since he became prime minister, Michel Barnier said France's financial situation was 'very serious' but ruled out across-the-board tax rises.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 22, 2024, at 10:45 pm (Paris), updated on September 23, 2024, at 9:57 am</span> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Le Monde with AFP</span> </p> </section> </div> <div class="thread"> <section class="teaser teaser--inline-picture "> <figure class="teaser__figure teaser__figure--page"> <picture class="teaser__picture teaser__picture--3-2"> <source data-srcset="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/0/0/5131/3420/780/520/60/0/8079e80_1726942587213-cbi1219044.jpg" media="(min-width: 576px)"> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" data-src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/0/0/5131/3420/110/73/60/0/8079e80_1726942587213-cbi1219044.jpg" alt=""> <noscript> <img class="teaser__media" width="110" height="74" src="https://img.lemde.fr/2024/09/21/0/0/5131/3420/110/73/60/0/8079e80_1726942587213-cbi1219044.jpg" alt=""> </noscript> </picture> </figure> <a class="teaser__link" href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/09/22/new-french-interior-minister-embodies-the-conservative-right_6726909_5.html"> <span class="teaser__kicker teaser__kicker--premium">Profile</span> <span class="icon__premium"><span class="sr-only">Subscribers only </span></span> <h3 class="teaser__title">New French interior minister embodies the conservative right</h3> <p class="teaser__desc">Bruno Retailleau's stance on immigration has raised concerns among the left and migrant aid organizations.</p> </a> <p class="meta__publisher meta--page"> <span class="meta__date">Published on September 22, 2024, at 7:47 pm (Paris), updated on October 9, 2024, at 6:39 pm</span> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/alexandre-pedro/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Alexandre Pedro</span> </a> <a class="article__author-link" href="/en/signataires/antoine-albertini/"> <span class="meta__author meta__author--page">Antoine Albertini</span> </a> <a 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