Élisabeth Borne, the minister of labor who previously was in charge of the environment, will be the second woman to hold the post in France.
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Treasury Secretary Yellen Looks to Get Global Tax Deal Back on Track
The Treasury secretary is traveling to Warsaw, Brussels and Bonn, Germany, this week at an uncertain time for the global economy.
For French Military, War in Ukraine Prompts a Shift in Focus
While it is in Europe’s interest to weaken Moscow, the chief of staff of France’s military says, Russia may someday need to play a part in a global security plan.
Emmanuel Macron Inaugurated for a 2nd Term as France President
“Rarely has our world and our country confronted such a combination of challenges,” Mr. Macron said, promising to govern France more inclusively.
Two Europes Confront Each Other Over the Glory, or Shame, of War
On Monday, Vladimir Putin will mark Russia’s Victory Day by extolling the virtues of force. France’s leader, Emmanuel Macron, will honor a very different anniversary.
Are Traditional Political Parties Dead in France?
Presidents, prime ministers, Parliament — France’s mainstream left and right-wing parties used to have it all. In the first round of April’s presidential elections, they got less than 7 percent of the vote.
The Unsettling Warning in France’s Election
A record number of abstentions, and a strictly binary choice for voters — many of whom said they were picking the lesser of two evils — are trouble signs even within a mature democracy.
Convincing Victory Disguises Challenges for France’s Macron
France’s runoff election was marked by a record level of abstention, and many cast a ballot only to keep the far right from power — a testament to a growing disillusionment.
Emmanuel Macron Tries to Reinvent Himself After Re-election
France seems in search of a kinder, gentler, greener President Macron. He says he will listen.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Elon Musk Buys Twitter
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