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  Le Monde in English lemonde-en.bsky.social · May 11
  'Macron and his prime minister clash over two conceptions of the referendum as a political tool'
  

  'Macron and his prime minister clash over two conceptions of the referendum as a political tool'

  While Prime Minister François Bayrou considers using referendums to deal with France's public finances, President Emmanuel Macron envisages a less dramatic use of this tool, writes Le Monde politicial columnist Françoise Fressoz.

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  Le Monde in English lemonde-en.bsky.social · May 10
  Europe approves creation of tribunal to judge 'crimes of aggression' committed by Russia in Ukraine
  

  Europe approves creation of tribunal to judge 'crimes of aggression' committed by Russia in Ukraine

  The tribunal, supported by about 35 countries, is expected to be established within the framework of the Council of Europe and could only prosecute Vladimir Putin once he has left office.

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  Le Monde in English lemonde-en.bsky.social · May 9
  Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer and Donald Tusk travel together to Kyiv for the 'coalition of volunteers' summit
  

  Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer and Donald Tusk travel together to Kyiv for the 'coalition of volunteers' summit

  The French, German, British and Polish leaders are set to attend a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday while negotiating a new, more binding ceasefire proposal with the Americans for Russia.

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  Le Monde in English lemonde-en.bsky.social · May 7
  French interior minister promises to tighten criteria for naturalizations
  

  French interior minister promises to tighten criteria for naturalizations

  Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau instructed prefects to tighten their criteria when examining requests to obtain French citizenship.

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  Le Monde in English lemonde-en.bsky.social · May 7
  Le Pen sees billionaire's hand behind opinion poll that sidelined her
  

  Le Pen sees billionaire's hand behind opinion poll that sidelined her

  A survey commissioned by a think tank linked to conservative billionaire Pierre-Edouard Stérin tested Jordan Bardella as the far right's presidential candidate. Marine Le Pen, who still hopes to run, described it as a political manipulation.

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  Le Monde in English lemonde-en.bsky.social · May 7
  The Trump administration is taking aim at academic journals
  

  The Trump administration is taking aim at academic journals

  Several American journals have received probing letters from the federal prosecutor of the District of Columbia, accusing them of bias in scientific debates. Two federally funded journals have suspended the acceptance of new research articles.

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  Le Monde in English lemonde-en.bsky.social · May 7
  Algeria issues two international arrest warrants for French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud
  

  Algeria issues two international arrest warrants for French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud

  In November 2024, an Algerian court accepted an initial complaint against the writer and his psychiatrist wife for revealing and using the story of a patient in his novel 'Houris,' which won the 2024 the Prix Goncourt, France's top literary prize.

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  Le Monde in English lemonde-en.bsky.social · May 7
  PSG-Arsenal: Gianluigi Donnarumma's journey from weak link to Champions League 'superhero'
  

  PSG-Arsenal: Gianluigi Donnarumma's journey from weak link to Champions League 'superhero'

  Long criticized, the Italian goalkeeper has transformed at Paris Saint-Germain, which is now counting on him to help them qualify for the final.

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  Le Monde in English lemonde-en.bsky.social · May 7
  Thirteen cardinals likely to play a key role during the conclave
  

  Thirteen cardinals likely to play a key role during the conclave

  Among the 133 cardinal electors gathered at the Vatican to choose Francis's successor, a few key figures stand out. Here's a closer look at them.

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  Le Monde in English lemonde-en.bsky.social · May 7
  Germany's new Chancellor Merz boosts hope for renewal of French-German partnership
  

  Germany's new Chancellor Merz boosts hope for renewal of French-German partnership

  Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz will visit the Elysée for his first trip abroad on Wednesday. Emmanuel Macron and Merz are well acquainted, having met both before and after the German elections.

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