Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multi-culturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread condemnation, has died. He was 96. A polarising figure in French politics, Le Pen’s controversial statements, including Holocaust denial, led to multiple convictions and strained his political…
French lawmakers on Wednesday voted to dismiss Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government just three months into his tenure. The first successful vote of no confidence since 1962 will see Barnier become the shortest-serving prime minister.In a historic move not seen in over six decades, the National Assembly approved a no-confidence motion against the government, passing…
French lawmakers on Wednesday voted to dismiss Prime Minister Michel Barnier‘s government just three months into his tenure. The first successful vote of no confidence since 1962 will see Barnier become the shortest-serving prime minister.In a historic move not seen in over six decades, the National Assembly approved a no-confidence motion against the government, passing…
