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The Quest for ‘Technological Sovereignty’ in Europe (and Why It’s So Hard)

16 juillet 2026 à 09:24
France and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it.

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Sébastien Lecornu, the French prime minister, has called for France to increase its independence from American technology firms, announcing plans to replace Zoom with a French-developed version.

Europe, Flexing Muscle in Ukraine, Is Still on Sidelines in Iran

14 juillet 2026 à 07:04
In a show of collective strength, President Emmanuel Macron of France hosted European allies at the annual Bastille Day parade in Paris. Yet Europe is still a hostage to America’s foreign policy.

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Vehicles of the French Army’s Ninth Marine Infantry Brigade on the Champs-Élysées during the annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris on Tuesday.

Europe Will Defend Itself ‘With Blood, if Necessary,’ Macron Says

13 juillet 2026 à 13:57
France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, spoke before a meeting of more than 25 allies in Paris, in a show of support for Ukraine and against Russia.

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France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, center left, meeting in Paris on Monday with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky, center right.

As France and Morocco Take the Field, Colonial Past and Global Present Will Mix

9 juillet 2026 à 11:48
History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These days, national teams intermingle and overlap.

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Morocco fans gathered in Boston on Wednesday, before their match against France.

Marine Le Pen’s Return Has Sidelined Her Protégé. Can They Join Forces?

8 juillet 2026 à 12:27
For months, Jordan Bardella was set to be the French far-right’s candidate for the presidency — until his mentor, Marine Le Pen, nudged him aside this week. Their relationship could define the campaign.

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Marine Le Pen’s Court Battle Is Latest Clash Between Populists and Watchdogs

7 juillet 2026 à 23:51
The far-right leader’s battle with the French judiciary evokes standoffs across the populist world, including ones with President Trump and Nigel Farage.

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Marine Le Pen leaving court in Paris on Tuesday.

Le Pen Says She Will Run for Presidency After Court Lifts Ban

7 juillet 2026 à 14:47
An appeals court confirmed Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction, but shortened a ban on her eligibility for elected office. That means the French far-right leader can run for president in 2027.

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Marine Le Pen meeting with supporters at a country fair in Liévin, France, on Saturday.
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