French President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Angela Merkel signed a friendship treaty in Aachen (Germany). The document is designed to deepen the Franco-German alliance, lift it up to a “new level” with a purpose of improving lives of citizens in both countries. The treaty was signed in the German city of Aachen, the legendary capital of…
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France hopes for orderly Brexit
France is hoping that Westminster will approve Prime Minister Theresa May negociated Brexit deal, an unnamed official at President Macron’s Elysee administration said to Reuters news agency. Asked whether France would support an extension to the official deadline to Article 50 – regarding little time left for Brexit – the official replied: “We would hope that…
Benalla risks trial over diplomatic passports
Disgraced bodyguard of President Emmanuel Macron, Alexandre Benalla admitted he was using his diplomatic passports, “for personal comfort”, and plans to return “in the coming days,” he told the Journal du Dimanche (JDD), while the Paris prosecutor’s office opened investigation. Les affaires #Benalla ne révèlent pas simplement un dysfonctionnement, mais une dénaturation de notre République.Emmanuel…
MEPs propose strategy to combat terrorism
xBased on a thorough assessment European Parliament sets out recommendations to tackle radicalisation, improve data exchange and support victims of terrorism. In a non-legislative resolution adopted this week with 474 votes to 112 and 75 abstentions, Parliament suggests reinforcing the role of the EU agencies such as Europol and the European Agency for the operational…
Leonardo da Vinci 500 anniversary
Loire Valley is preparing to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci. Marcel Duchamp coined a legendary art historical pun with 1919's 'L.H.O.O.Q, Mona Lisa With Moustache.' pic.twitter.com/fIXHwwJh65 — Saatchi Gallery (@saatchi_gallery) April 28, 2017 From January to December 2019, over 500 cultural events have been scheduled, including exhibits, performances, concerts…
#Strasbourg: France reinforces its borders
Early morning hours Minister of Interior of France Chirstophe Castaner (pictured) gave press-conference in Strasbourg, updating the information on the ongoing police operation. There are 350 policemen, and two helicopters involved in the search operation. Castaner declared plan “Vigipirate” at level of “emergency attack“. Minister ordered to reinforce the border control. The gunman, shot 14 people,…
Trump trolls Macron over climate change
President Donald Trump used his Twitter micro blog to comment on events in France, where fuel tax imposition caused public outrage culminating in a wave of urban violence. President Macron had to postpone his plans to implement his measure, conceived in name of climate change agenda: “I am glad that my friend @EmmanuelMacron and the…
Niqab wear as ‘human right’
A panel of independent experts, monitoring states compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, said France had 180 days to report back about actions it had taken to restore rights of wearing niqab. #France: Fining two women for wearing the #niqab in public violated their freedom of religion — #HRCttee experts not…
Rutte lures Macron to join European Liberals
The EU politicians discuss the decision of French President Emmanuel Macron to join Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) in upcoming European elections. (Image: illustration). “A game-changing alliance led by French President Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Rutte is aiming to redraw the European political map to unite the liberal camp for next year’s European…
EU resells tigers for cooking in China
On International Tiger Day 29th July more bizarre details of Europe‘s ties with dubious tiger traders come to light. Research conducted by international animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS shows that at least 1,412 live captive-bred tigers from the EU were legally exported between 1999 and 2016. It is believed that several of these animals have ended up in Asian…
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