French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has called on his countrymen to buy domestic products as the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak cripples the European single market. Describing his approach as “economic patriotism,” he urged French supermarkets to ‘stock French products.’
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Post-Brexit, France’s Macron Proposes EU Nuclear Doctrine
Almost a week after the United Kingdom left the European Union, French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday unveiled a pan-European nuclear doctrine as part of country’s new military strategy. “The vital interests of France now have a European dimension,” he declared during the graduation ceremony at the French War College, l’Ecole...
No Christmas Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral for first time in 2 centuries
In April of this year, we followed reports about the devastating fire that destroyed the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which destroyed the spire and the “forest” of oak roof beams supporting the lead roof.
The damage is such that the cathedral will not hold Christmas services this week for the...
Brazil Blasts Offer of G7 Aid for Amazon Fires, Citing Notre Dame Blaze
The recent G7 economic summit included exchanges between Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and French President Emmanuel Macron that was nearly as heated as the Amazon wildfires.
During the summit, the G7 nations had agreed to send aid to fight the fires in the Amazon. Brazil rejected that offer, with a concise reminder...
Trump Threatens Tariffs on French Wines if Macron Goes Ahead with Digital Tax
President Donald Trump is considering tariffs on French wines in response to the digital tax imposed by Paris that disproportionately targets U.S. tech companies. Earlier this month, the French Senate approved a 3 percent tax on sales generated from digital services...
French Billionaires Slow to Release Promised Donations to Rebuild Notre Dame
France is slowly moving forward with its plans to restore the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, which was devastated in a fire that collapsed the roof this past April.
Nearly three months after a fire devastated Paris’s famed Notre Dame Cathedral, France’s National Assembly moved closer to enacting legislation to approve the restoration...
President Trump Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Today is the 75th anniversary of the historic D-Day invasion.
Trump delivered his remarks from Normandy, France.
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Biggest Losers in European Election: Centrists, the Press, and ‘Eurocrats’
After celebrating the win of the “Australia First” Liberal Party, and cheering on the milkshake-covered Brexit candidates in Great Britain, it pleases me greatly to report that anti-EU parties made significant gains in Sunday’s European election.
After processing the results, I have several essential takeaways. Perhaps the most significant that the win...
France Taken to EU Court for Denying Entry to Children of ISIS Jihadists
France has been taken to the EU human rights court for refusing entry to children of Islamic State jihadists. The grandparents of two children who, along with their Islamist mother, are currently being held in detention by Syria’s Kurdish fighters have filed a lawsuit in the European Court of Human Rights...
Initial investigation shows Notre Dame ‘computer glitch’ caused cathedral fire
As investigators continue to study the fire of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, preliminary findings indicate that a ‘computer glitch’ or something associated with the temporary elevator being used during renovation of the spire might have sparked the blaze.
The Resurrection of Notre Dame Cathedral Begins
As a practicing Catholic who visited the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in 2015, watching the news reports covering the conflagration, the destruction of its roof, and the collapse of its iconic spire was gut-wrenching.
Entire Roof, Famous Spire Collapse in Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
A fire has broken out at the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.
People have posted videos and pictures on Twitter of the horrific fire, which people can see from miles away. It seems like the fire continues to grow with every new posted picture.
France’s EU Minister Names Cat Brexit ‘Because He Wants to Go Out,’ But ‘Stays Put’
Troll level EXPERT. Nathalie Loiseau, France’s European Affairs Minister, named her cat Brexit because he appears to exhibit the same behavior that has roared through the UK parliament these past two years. From
‘Pink Vests’ join ‘Yellow Vest’ protesters as they march in France for 17th weekend
The last time we reported on the “Yellow Vest” protests in France, the demonstrators were directing their anger at both the #FakeNews media and French bureaucrats.
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Maduro on the Ropes: Four European Countries Issue Ultimatum for New Elections in Venezuela
Earlier this week, Mary wrote about the chaos in Venezuela as Juan Guaido Proclaims Himself Interim President, [and the] Military Backs Maduro. At that point, the U.S. and Canada recognized Guaido as Venezuela’s leader.
Since then, Britain, Germany, France, and Spain said that Venezuela must agree to hold elections or they will...
France’s ‘Yellow Vest” protesters angry at #FakeNews media as well as at bureaucrats
Perhaps the most undercovered major news story today is the continuing ‘Yellow Vest’ protests in France.
They continued for the 11th week, and protesters clashed with security forces in Paris and several other cities.
Yellow Vest protestor shot in the back of the head by French police
While the American press has been focused on President Trump and hamburgers, there have been serious developments related to the Yellow Vest protests in France.
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