Summary of the El Pais Newspaper
El Pais front page this morning – summarised
- Rebel police have taken up residence in police stations after Assad’s army emptied military posts.
- And the leader of the coalition of rebel groups, Abu Mohamed al Julani, has met with the Syrian prime minister and the president of the Salvation Government to discuss the transfer of power and the creation of a transitional government.
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‘France on verge of economic and political meltdown’ – Paper Talk Europe
Several political stories dominate the bloc’s news today. The ongoing crisis facing the French government leads most websites. France is grappling with a mounting fiscal crisis, with government debt levels and budgetary constraints pushing the country into uncharted territory. PM Michel Barnier’s choice to force through the budget was always going to be an issue, and amid the turmoil far-right leader Marine Le Pen has emerged as a key figure capable of stabilising the political landscape.
France’s financial struggles carry significant implications for the EU. France’s inability to adhere to fiscal targets undermines broader EU economic stability.
The results of Ireland’s snap general election are expected to be tight as counting continues and no clear winner has emerged.
Georgia is in its fourth night of protesting as the country finds itself at a crossroads. The government’s push for a “Brexit-like” mandate clashes with growing demands from a minority faction advocating for closer ties with the European Union.
