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French premier’s dependence on Socialists could grow
The far right National Rally has indicated that it will no longer facilitate the survival of the government
FranceFrance and Algeria will try to put ties back on track
Following a period of intense tensions, France and Algeria have taken steps to restore bilateral relations
AlgeriaNational concerns could weaken EU tariff response
Member states are divided over how to respond to higher US tariffs
EUBan on France's Le Pen may harm, not help, her party
Marine Le Pen has been barred from running for political office with immediate effect
FranceLe Pen verdict alters 2027 election prospects
A court has barred Marine Le Pen from contesting the next presidential election
FranceMomentum is building for an EU-UK defence pact
The United Kingdom and EU are reportedly pursuing a pact of defence cooperation
EUAlgerian president suggests openness to French ties
In a shift, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune signalled readiness to engage his French counterpart
AlgeriaGermany under new management
A right-left coalition must navigate fiscal constraints to reboot the economy and meet security challenges
GermanyFrench pensions policy has little scope for amendment
The prime minister has strongly suggested that he will not be able to meet the opposition’s demands over pension reforms
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