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​French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with then-EU Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier in February 2019.
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France’s new PM: Barnier gets the job, but Le Pen holds the cards

France’s President Emmanuel Macron has tapped a political veteran and experienced policymaker to take on the increasingly tough job of prime minister.

Members of parliament hold placards after the result of the vote on the first motion of no-confidence against the French government at the National Assembly in Paris, France, March 20, 2023.
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What We’re Watching: Slim win for Macron, protests in South Africa, Trump’s legal woes, Colombia peace collapsing?

Macron’s narrow escape; South Africa’s day of demonstrations; Trump vs. prosecutors; Colombia: Is Petro’s “total peace” going to pieces?

French far-right party "National Rally" (Rassemblement National) president and member of Parliament Marine Le Pen delivers a speech as she attends the 76th anniversary since WWII end commemoration on May 08, 2021
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Will Marine Le Pen's rebrand help her win?

Many people know a few basic facts about Marine Le Pen, head of France's far-right National Rally party. But recently, Le Pen has tried to rebrand her image in order to win votes ahead of France's upcoming presidential elections in April 2022. What is Le Pen trying to change, and how might this impact her electoral prospects?

French politics heat up over "civil war" letter
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French politics heat up over "civil war" letter

Carl Bildt discusses the lead-up to the French election campaign and updates on the EU accession for the Western Balkan countries.

US donates vaccines to India; Macron v Le Pen; EU tourism
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US donates vaccines to India; Macron v Le Pen; EU tourism

Ian Bremmer answers questions on global politics on World In 60 Seconds (or, during the pandemic, 180 Seconds) and discusses US vaccine donations in response to the coronavirus crisis in India, the rise of the right in France, and the EU opening borders to vaccinated American tourists.

Leader of France's far-right National Rally party, Marine Le Pen
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What We're Watching: Le Pen on the rise, big leak in Iran, bad omen for Japan's LDP

US sanctions on Russia don't hit hard; Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty
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US sanctions on Russia don't hit hard; Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty

Ian Bremmer discusses the World In (a little over) 60 Seconds: The Biden administration announced its first sanctions. How will it affect US-Russia relations? Myanmar's protests are getting more violent. Will it get worse and how will end? What's the story with former French President Nicholas Sarkozy going to jail?