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Iranian TV airs 'confession' of French couple accused of spying: Iranian state television aired a video on Thursday in which two French citizens detained for ...
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Iran airs alleged confessions of French couple accused of spying: Iranian state television on Thursday broadcast what the authorities in Tehran claim are ...
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Iran state TV airs footage of French couple accused of spying: Iranian state television aired a video on Thursday in which two French citizens detained for ...
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Iranian TV airs 'confession' of French couple accused of spying: Iranian state television aired a video on Thursday in which two French citizens detained for ...
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Iran airs alleged confessions of French couple accused of spying: Iranian state television on Thursday broadcast what the authorities in Tehran claim are ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20221006-iran-airs-alleged-confessions-of-french-couple-accused-of-spying
Iran state TV airs footage of French couple accused of spying: Iranian state television aired a video on Thursday in which two French citizens detained for ...
deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/iran-state-tv-airs-footage-of-french-couple-accused-of-spying-1151178.html
Iran state TV airs alleged 'confessions' of two detained French nationals: Iranian state television has broadcast what it said were "confessions" by ...
thelocal.fr/20221006/iran-state-tv-airs-alleged-confessions-of-two-detained-french-nationals/
Iran releases video purporting to show French citizens' confessions: Iran has published a video showing two detained French citizens purportedly confessing to ...
euronews.com/2022/10/06/iran-releases-video-purporting-to-show-french-citizens-confessions
French police use aggressive techniques to stop migrants from crossing English Channel
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/03/23/french-police-use-aggressive-techniques-to-stop-migrants-from-crossing-english-channel_6648196_7.html
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Olympic flame to burn in front of Louvre museum during Paris 2024 Games: The Olympic flame is set to burn in the Tuileries Garden in front of the Louvre museum ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240327-olympic-flame-to-burn-in-front-of-louvre-museum-during-paris-2024-games
Altice Q&A: How Drahi Can Push Creditors to Cut Billions of Debt: Billionaire Patrick Drahi’s Altice is asking creditors to agree to losses as the company’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/altice-q-a-how-drahi-can-push-creditors-to-cut-billions-of-debt
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Macron and Lula launch submarine built in Brazil with French tech: The presidents of France and Brazil on Wednesday launched a submarine built in the South ...
reuters.com/world/americas/macron-lula-launch-submarine-built-brazil-with-french-tech-2024-03-27/
Frédéric Mitterrand, ex-French culture minister and nephew of former president, has died
lemonde.fr/en/obituaries/article/2024/03/21/frederic-mitterrand-nephew-of-francois-mitterrand-and-former-french-culture-minister-is-dead_6643525_15.html
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Canada unfazed by French senators' rejection of free-trade deal: France's Sénat rejected the CETA trade agreement between the European Union and Canada ...
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France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help Ukraine: French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday he was prepared to use ...
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French MPs debate outlawing discrimination against afros and braids: French lawmakers will vote on Thursday on much-debated draft legislation that would outlaw ...
reuters.com/world/europe/french-mps-debate-outlawing-discrimination-against-afros-braids-2024-03-27/
Benjamin Netanyahu Is Israel’s Worst Prime Minister Ever: One man’s ambition has undermined Israel’s security and consumed its politics.
theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/03/benjamin-netanyahu-worst-prime-minister-israel-history/677887/
French lawmakers condemn 1961 Paris massacre of Algerians: Paris police killed dozens in a crackdown on a protest in support of Algerian independence on October ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/03/28/french-lawmakers-pass-resolution-condemning-1961-paris-massacre-of-algerians_6662886_5.html
Bulldogs are prone to health problems. New Hampshire could limit their breeding: French bulldogs have soared in popularity, but they and other short-nosed dogs ...
npr.org/2024/03/27/1241072309/french-bulldogs-pugs-breed-breathing-health
French school principal’s resignation over headscarf death threats sparks uproar: French politicians from across the political spectrum Wednesday denounced what ...
france24.com/en/france/20240327-french-principal-s-resignation-over-veil-death-threats-sparks-uproar
Quick Glance: Resignation Following Headscarf Incident: Politicians Condemn 'Islamist' Attack on Education
- After an incident involving a student where a headmaster faced death threats, he resigned from his position at a high school and college in eastern Paris.
- Secularism and religion are contentious topics in France, leading to deep tensions in the country.
- Politicians from various political spectrums expressed shock over the resignation, labeling the incident as a collective failure.
- A 26-year-old man has been arrested for making death threats against the principal on the internet and is set to stand trial in April.
Blond vs pink: French-Swiss battle for 'fourth' chocolate: A fourth chocolate -- "blond" -- has been slowly making inroads into French confectionary ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240328-blond-vs-pink-french-swiss-battle-for-fourth-chocolate
How China ended up financing the Houthis’ Red Sea attacks: By purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing is helping disrupt the trade on which its economy depends.
politico.eu/article/china-finance-houthi-red-sea-attacks-iran-oil/
Will Pakistan Go Ahead and Build the Gas Pipeline With Iran?: Iran has threatened to take Pakistan to court over its failure to complete the pipeline project ...
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Laurent de Brunhoff, artist who made Babar the elephant famous, dies at 98: He popularized a character imagined by his mother and drawn by his father when he was ...
washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/03/24/laurent-de-brunhoff-babar-elephant-dies/
Marine Le Pen to go on trial in September for embezzling EU funds: Far-right French politician Marine Le Pen, her father and their party Rassemblement National ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/984150/marine-le-pen-to-go-on-trial-in-september-for-embezzling-eu-funds
Shin Bet says it foiled Iranian plan to smuggle advanced weapons to West Bank terrorists
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/shin-bet-says-it-foiled-iranian-plan-to-smuggle-advanced-weapons-to-west-bank-terrorists/
Google balks at $270M fine after training AI on French news sites’ content: Google agrees to end sketchy negotiations based on flat rates and limited data.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/google-to-pay-270m-after-secretly-training-ai-on-french-publishers-content/
Celebrating UNSC resolution: Hamas and Islamic Jihad chiefs in Tehran: Hamas leader Haniyeh welcomed the UNSC resolution demanding a ceasefire but failed to ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-793838
Renault to sell Nissan stake of about 2.5%: Renault plans to sell a stake of about 2.5% in Nissan shares to the Japanese car maker in a deal that could result ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/renault-sell-about-25-nissan-shares-up-362-million-euros-2024-03-27/
France studies a bill against hair discrimination | Africanews: “It's about time ,” exclaims Estelle Vallois , a 43-year-old consultant who gets her short ...
africanews.com/2024/03/28/france-studies-a-bill-against-hair-discrimination/
French school head resigns over Paris veil row and death threats: There is indignation in France after the principal at a Paris school quit because of fears for ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68673112
Renault in advanced talks with partners to recycle batteries, says executive: French automaker Renault is in advanced discussions with potential partners to ...
reuters.com/sustainability/renault-advanced-talks-with-partners-recycle-batteries-says-executive-2024-03-26/
France charters evacuation flights from Haiti: France is organising government-chartered flights from Haiti to help its nationals seeking to leave the Caribbean ...
reuters.com/world/americas/france-charters-evacuation-flights-haiti-2024-03-24/
ATP: Hamburg tournament directly before the French Open from 2025: The ATP Tour 500 tournament in Hamburg will move up a few weeks in the tennis calendar again ...
tennisnet.com/news/atp-hamburg-turnier-ab-2025-direkt-vor-den-french-open
Atos CEO says group's current struggles don't affect Olympics IT: The current financial troubles at French IT firm Atos won't harm the company's ability to ...
reuters.com/technology/atos-ceo-says-groups-current-struggles-dont-affect-olympics-it-2024-03-26/
Israel raids Gaza hospitals, as poll shows Americans disapprove of Israeli war conduct
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/27/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Quick Glance: Israeli hospital raid in Gaza escalates
- Israeli military operation at Gaza's main hospital Al-Shifa continues targeting militants.
- Concerns raised over civilian casualties, including displaced individuals sheltering at the hospital.
- The raid has left the hospital in ruins, with reports of mass arrests and deteriorating conditions for patients.
- Criticism of Israel's actions and calls to end the siege on the hospital emerge, while IDF defends the operation as necessary to damage Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Budget deficit: France's government has a financing problem: The French budget deficit is significantly higher than expected. Domestic political pressure on ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/haushaltsdefizit-frankreichs-regierung-hat-ein-finanzierungsproblem/100027852.html
Palestinian flag on Mordechai's tomb: Purim in Iran finds local Jews in a tight spot
jpost.com/middle-east/palestinian-flag-on-mordechais-tomb-purim-in-iran-finds-local-jews-in-a-tight-spot-793378
On Ukraine aid, Macron walks a tightrope: In an interview on television, the French president sought to prepare public opinion for increased ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/03/15/on-ukraine-aid-macron-walks-a-tightrope_6621940_23.html
First humans out of Africa stopped at Persian Plateau on way to Eurasia, study suggests
abc.net.au/news/science/2024-03-26/out-of-africa-human-migration-persian-plateau/103614458
French retailer Casino changes leadership team as boss Naouri's era ends: Food retailer Casino said on Thursday it had completed its financial restructuring and ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/casino-changes-leadership-team-boss-naouris-era-ends-2024-03-28/
Isabelle Huppert: ‘I was never the woman behind the man… the only place I could take was the main place’
theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/24/isabelle-huppert-mary-said-what-she-said-interview-queen-of-scots-barbican
Ukraine War: Possible deployment of French troops - they could be stationed here: French President Macron is considering deploying ground troops to Ukraine ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ukraine-krieg-hier-koennten-nato-truppen-stationiert-werden-franzoesischer-sender-diskutiert-einsatz-li.2198279
Le Monde and Open AI sign partnership agreement on artificial intelligence: This multi-year agreement, the first between a French media organization and a major ...
lemonde.fr/en/about-us/article/2024/03/13/le-monde-signs-artificial-intelligence-partnership-agreement-with-open-ai_6615418_115.html
Quick Glance: EU AI Act Approved by European Parliament
- The European Parliament overwhelmingly voted in favor of the AI Act, positioning the EU as a global leader in regulating AI software.
- The legislation establishes a risk-based framework for AI, applying rules and requirements based on the level of risk associated with the use case.
- Penalties for non-compliance under the Act can reach up to 7% of global annual turnover or €35M.
- The AI Act, shaped through extensive negotiations, is expected to be fully implemented by mid-2027.
America, Iran, and the Patron’s Dilemma: The Backers of Israel and Hamas Didn’t Start the War in Gaza—but They Can End It
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/america-iran-and-patrons-dilemma
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Paris 2024 volunteers' uniform pays tribute to French marinière: The Paris 2024 volunteers' uniforms pay tribute to the French 'mariniere' ...
reuters.com/sports/paris-2024-volunteers-uniform-pays-tribute-french-marinire-2024-03-23/
Amazon appeals $34.6 mln fine by French regulator over staff monitoring: E-commerce giant Amazon.com said on Friday it has appealed French regulator CNIL's ...
reuters.com/technology/amazon-appeals-346-mln-fine-by-french-regulator-over-staff-monitoring-2024-03-22/
French minister: Paris to soon deliver 78 Caesar howitzers, increase shell supplies to Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/french-minister-paris-to-soon-deliver-78-caesar-howitzers-increase-shell-supplies-to-ukraine/
Iran’s currency hits a record low: Iran’s currency fell to a record low on Sunday, plunging to 613,500 to the dollar, as its people celebrated the Persian New ...
english.alarabiya.net/business/economy/2024/03/24/Iran-s-currency-hits-a-record-low
Abel Prize goes to mathematician who “tamed chance”: Random processes are omnipresent. The French mathematician Michel Talagrand contributed to a better ...
spektrum.de/news/abelpreis-fuer-michel-talagrand-den-zaehmer-des-zufalls/2211626
Haiti: France evacuates French and EU citizens: More than 1,000 French nationals reside in Haiti, many of whom hold dual citizenship. Haiti faces a security and ...
dw.com/en/haiti-france-evacuates-240-french-and-eu-citizens/a-68685758
French news editor suspended over Macron-related headline: The director of the Marseille-based 'La Provence' has been suspended following a front-page headline ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/03/22/french-news-editor-suspended-over-macron-related-headline_6645810_5.html
BTS’s V to Boost ‘FRI(END)S’ With Cartier Fashion Video: V of BTS fame is to boost his solo hit single ‘FRI(END)S’ with a fashion video crafted with style house ...
variety.com/2024/music/news/btss-v-cartier-fashion-video-1235944411/
62 new French restaurants join Michelin Guide's galaxy of stars: The Michelin Guide has unveiled its annual list of the best French restaurants ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240318-62-new-french-restaurants-join-michelin-guide-s-galaxy-of-stars
S. Africa is an Iran diplomatic proxy, Africa faces terrorism - rabbi: Around 287 children were kidnapped from a Nigerian school on March 7 by Islamic State ...
jpost.com/middle-east/article-792329
An Irishwoman in Marrakesh: ‘Many Moroccans are obsessed by Riverdance’: Down woman set up travel company Boutique Souk, then moved to Marrakesh and ...
irishtimes.com/abroad/2024/03/25/an-irishwoman-in-marrakesh-many-moroccans-are-obsessed-by-riverdance/
Europe’s soldiers keep quitting, just when NATO needs them: Western allies weigh up conscription or national service, as the threat from Russia grows.
politico.eu/article/nato-russia-ukraine-war-defense-france-germany-soldiers-army/
A turbojet and 13 bombs: Iran's new 'Gaza' drone can threaten Israel
jpost.com/middle-east/13-bombs-and-a-turbojet-engine-on-top-the-new-iranian-drone-that-can-threaten-israel-793350
Bad food but good culture: What the French really think of the UK: They might not love British cuisine but the UK remains a very popular destination for French ...
thelocal.fr/20240328/bad-food-but-good-culture-what-the-french-really-think-of-the-uk
Parisians get ready to leave city with rental cash in pocket: Like many Parisians, Martin Cassan will be heading the other way when the tidal wave of Olympics ...
reuters.com/world/europe/parisians-get-ready-leave-city-with-rental-cash-pocket-2024-03-27/
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Serpent’s Path Remake Gets New Images and First Synopsis; Mathieu Amalric Confirmed to Star
thefilmstage.com/kiyoshi-kurosawas-serpents-path-remake-gets-new-images-and-first-synopsis-mathieu-amalric-confirmed-to-star/
Why a changing French language is nothing to be afraid of: With more than 320 million speakers globally, French is the world's fifth most-spoken language ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240320-why-a-changing-french-language-is-nothing-to-be-afraid-of
What changes in France in April 2024: From a day off from work and practical jokes to extended café terraces, plus changes for motorists and spring festivals to ...
thelocal.fr/20240325/what-changes-in-france-in-april-2024
Strikes in Syria kill 15 including Iranian IRGC member, WHO worker: Strikes in Syria on Tuesday killed 14 pro-Iran fighters including a member of Iran’s Islamic ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/26/At-least-nine-pro-regime-fighters-killed-in-strikes-in-Syria-War-monitor
The French bulldog sits, stays at the top of U.S. dog owners' hearts: The dog popularly known as the Frenchie has held its crown as America's most popular dog ...
npr.org/2024/03/21/1239835753/french-bulldog-most-popular-breed
Mahsa Amini's death in Iran custody was 'unlawful', says UN mission: A fact-finding mission mandated by the United Nations said on Monday the death of Mahsa ...
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Regimes, rebels and social change: Interview with Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad
euronews.com/2024/03/26/regimes-rebels-and-social-change-interview-with-iranian-dissident-masih-alinejad
'Disturbing': Rough sleepers removed from Paris ahead of Olympics : Hundreds of migrants and rough sleepers have been relocated from Paris to regional ...
euronews.com/2024/03/28/disturbing-rough-sleepers-and-migrants-removed-from-paris-ahead-of-olympics
French competition watchdog hits Google with 250 million euro fine: France's competition watchdog on Wednesday said it fined Alphabet's Google 250 million euros ...
reuters.com/technology/french-competition-watchdog-hits-google-with-250-mln-euro-fine-2024-03-20/
Quick Glance: Google Fined €250 Million by French Authorities for Media Payment Deal Breach
- French authorities fined Google €250 million for breaking a deal regarding payment to media businesses for online reproduction of their material.
- Google was accused by the French competition authority of violating four out of seven agreements included in the settlement, including lack of transparency and failure to negotiate in good faith with publishers.
- The competition authority stated that Google's AI-powered chatbot Bard, later renamed Gemini, used material from publishers and news agencies without permission.
- Google stated that it has signed licensing agreements with 280 French news publishers and pledged to collaborate with them, while disputing the proportionality of the French competition authority's fine.
Hermès accused of antitrust violations by customers who tried to buy a Birkin bag
npr.org/2024/03/21/1239940898/hermes-birkin-bag-antitrust-lawsuit
Quick Glance: Hermès Faces Legal Action Over Birkin Bag Sales - Antitrust Lawsuit
- French luxury brand Hermès has been sued for allegedly manipulating customers to purchase the coveted Birkin bag.
- A federal class-action lawsuit in California accuses Hermès of only allowing customers with sufficient purchase history to buy Birkin handbags, violating antitrust laws.
- The lawsuit aims to compel Hermès to limit these practices and support thousands of US customers.
- Kering, the owner of Hermès rival Gucci, has also warned of declining sales in Q1 2024, primarily due to falling sales in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in China.
Iran Leans on Local Companies With Projects to Boost Oil Output: Iran unveiled a series of projects to raise its oil production in collaboration with domestic ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-17/iran-leans-on-local-companies-with-projects-to-boost-oil-output
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Iran believes Gaza war will ‘shape new world order’ - analysis: Iran doesn’t care that much about the tactics in Gaza, it cares more about the grand strategy.
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/iran-believes-gaza-war-will-shape-new-world-order-analysis-793709
Hurry up and wait: Servers speed-walk through Paris, reviving a century-old race: Some 200 servers speed-walked through Paris balancing trays of beverages and ...
npr.org/2024/03/25/1240667647/paris-waiters-race-tradition-cafe-olympics
Which countries had the worst air quality in 2023?: Pakistan remained one of the world's three smoggiest countries in 2023, as Bangladesh and India replaced Chad ...
reuters.com/business/environment/bangladesh-pakistan-india-bottom-air-quality-rankings-2023-data-shows-2024-03-19/
Which countries had the worst air quality in 2023?: Pakistan remained one of the world's three smoggiest countries in 2023, as Bangladesh and India replaced Chad ...
reuters.com/business/environment/bangladesh-pakistan-india-bottom-air-quality-rankings-2023-data-shows-2024-03-19/
Syrskyi: Ukraine's forces 'stabilize situation' in the east: The Ukrainian forces managed to "stabilize the situation" in the ...
kyivindependent.com/syrskyi-ukraines-forces-stabilizes-situation-in-east/
Gucci’s steep sales decline throws spotlight on China: Shares of Kering are expected to open down on Wednesday, after the company warned first quarter sales at ...
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Quick Glance: Kering shares plummet due to drastic sales decline at Gucci in China
- Kering shares plummet sharply, potentially marking a record-breaking day
- Shares of LVMH and Hermes also decline
- Kering issues caution regarding Gucci's performance in Asia
- Fashion industry encounters increasing challenges, particularly in China
Race is on to make Paris Olympics mosquito-free: France is scrambling to make sure that virus-carrying tiger mosquitos, a growing menace in Europe ...
thelocal.fr/20240324/race-is-on-to-make-paris-olympics-mosquito-free
NZ chef at French restaurant awarded Michelin star: Nick Honeyman says he bought a French restaurant "as an excuse to get to Europe in summer".
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512279/nz-chef-at-french-restaurant-awarded-michelin-star
Iran spy ship provided intel on vessels transiting through Red Sea, US admiral says
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/26/Iran-spy-ship-provided-intel-on-vessels-transiting-through-Red-Sea-US-admiral-says
Netanyahu vows Israel will kill Yahya Sinwar, 'just like Haman': After again stressing that the IDF would carry out its invasion of Rafah ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-793509
France Pushes Law to Curb Devastating Impacts of Fast Fashion: French lawmakers advanced a bill that seeks to rein in fast fashion’s impact on the climate ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/22/headlines/france_pushes_law_to_curb_devastating_impacts_of_fast_fashion
Emmanuel Macron's boxing photos show off his muscles - but he's not the first leader to try to flaunt his strength
news.sky.com/story/emmanuel-macrons-boxing-photos-show-off-his-muscles-but-hes-not-the-first-leader-to-try-to-flaunt-his-strength-13099061
Quick Glance: Emmanuel Macron showcases political strength with boxing photos
- French President Emmanuel Macron released photos displaying his muscular strength in action, sparking discussions on social media.
- Macron took a more aggressive stance against Russia and suggested sending Western troops to Ukraine to counter Russian expansion.
- The photos, portraying Macron as a determined boxer, serve as a message to Putin, emphasizing Macron's fitness and determination.
- The images received mixed reactions in France, with some praising Macron's warrior-like appearance while others criticized the political implications of the photos.
France: Russia allegedly fueled bedbug hysteria via social media: Bedbugs as a propaganda tool? A French minister accuses Moscow of fueling fear of parasites ...
spiegel.de/ausland/frankreich-moskau-soll-bettwanzen-hysterie-ueber-soziale-medien-verstaerkt-haben-a-282137ac-6988-45be-be40-d06e11be60d4
Massive meltdown as French town breaks world raclette record: What do you get if you combine 620kg of cheese, 350kg of charcuterie and a tonne of potatoes? The ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240323-massive-meltdown-as-french-town-breaks-world-raclette-record
French and Italian wines set to lose out to British vineyards, claims study: English wines could benefit at the expense of French and Italian vines as climate ...
thelocal.fr/20240326/french-and-italian-wines-set-to-lose-out-to-british-vineyards-claims-study
1,200-year-old sarcophagus unearthed near French theater — and was packed with bones
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/world/article286880625.html
The Brief – A more French EU around the corner?: Editorialists can sometimes feel bad if they read columns they wrote a couple of years ago or even a couple of
euractiv.com/section/eu-institutions/opinion/the-brief-a-more-french-eu-around-the-corner/
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