Europe's center of political gravity is veering to the right. Center-right and far-right parties are set to take the largest number of seats in France's upcoming parliamentary elections. The rise of these parties has been fueled by growing disillusionment with traditional political establishments and concerns over issues such as immigration and national security.
President Emmanuel Macron stunned France on Sunday when he called snap parliamentary elections after his centrist alliance was trounced by far-right candidates in local elections. Macron's decision to dissolve parliament and call for new elections reflects the changing political landscape in France, where populist and nationalist sentiments are on the rise.
In Paris, President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron stress solidarity amid tensions over trade issues, wars in Ukraine, and conflicts in the Middle East. The two leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to working together on key global challenges, including climate change and terrorism.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced he was dissolving parliament and calling snap legislative elections after the far-right made significant gains in local elections. Macron's decision to call for elections reflects the growing influence of far-right parties in France and the challenge they pose to his centrist government.
The “revolutionaries” are back in France. Following a government reshuffle this past week, French President Emmanuel Macron met with his new cabinet members to discuss their priorities and agenda for the coming months. The reshuffle was seen as a response to the rising support for far-right parties and a way to address growing discontent among the French population.
President Joe Biden will mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in France this week as he tries to demonstrate America's commitment to its allies and global leadership. The anniversary of D-Day is a reminder of the sacrifices made by U.S. and Allied forces during World War II and the importance of transatlantic cooperation in maintaining peace and security.
In France on Thursday, President Joe Biden marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when U.S. and Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy. Biden's visit to France is aimed at strengthening ties with European allies and highlighting the shared history and values that bind the United States and France.
Jill Biden, the first lady, left President Biden's side in France on Thursday to make the trans-Atlantic trip back to Delaware, where Hunter Biden, the president's son, has been embroiled in controversy. Jill Biden's departure from France underscores the challenges facing the Biden administration both at home and abroad.
