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  French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile Assemblée Nationale as his government presents on Monday, December 2, a social security financing bill that has the opposition up in arms. Barnier, a conservative appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in September in the wake of an inconclusive snap legislative election this past summer, has no majority in parliament and lives under the constant threat of a no-confidence vote that would, if successful, force him and his team to step down. Key to any such vote is Marine Le Pen, the parliamentary leader…

By deciding to dissolve the Assemblée Nationale on June 9, French President Emmanuel Macron sought a “return to the people” following European parliamentary election results that were not favorable to his political camp. Has the “democratic breath” Macron hoped for materialized, and more importantly, has it achieved its desired effects? It does not appear that way, given the looming risk of a no-confidence vote for Prime Minister Michel Barnier as he prepares to pass the government budget bill and the social security budget for 2025. The political crisis Macron cited to justify his dissolution has not halted. If anything, it…

The president of the Islands demands lowering the state threshold to finance the regional reception of unaccompanied minors Read Historical record of immigrants in the Canary Islands: Clavijo makes another offer to the Government to reach an agreement

Seconded by Barack Obama, Angela Merkel presents her new book in Washington. However, it is mainly the ex-president who does most of the talking – who sees German reunification as a blueprint for his own country. For Barack Obama, Angela Merkel’s biography is America’s cure

Images of new electric Jaguar car leak out before official Miami unveiling Spokesperson says firm aware of pictures circulating online – but it is unclear how accurate they are Jaguar unveiled its much-hyped electronic concept car in Miami on Monday, just hours after leaked images of the rebranded vehicle were circulated online. Early online reaction suggests the concept car might appear more familiar to fans of Barbie or the Pink Panther than the traditional owners of a Jag. Continue reading… Images of new electric Jaguar car leak out before official Miami unveiling https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/dec/02/images-of-new-electric-jaguar-car-leak-out-before-official-miami-unveiling

Many young people dream of a long break during or after their studies. But before the adventure begins, there are a few things to consider. The most important to-dos at a glance. What do you have to consider when going on a big trip?

Despite Germany pledging a €650 million aid package on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged its second-largest backer not to reduce its backing of Ukraine’s efforts to defeat Russia, saying Ukraine’s allies could only “ensure peace through strength” by sending more weapons, financing, and diplomatic support. Zelensky urges Scholz to ramp up ‘fundamental’ support against Russia

On Wednesday, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, an Islamist militia, launched a surprise offensive against the government forces of President Bashar Assad.

On Friday, pro-Turkish rebels under the lead of HTS managed to seize Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city, as well as scores of surrounding villages.

The circular on short-term rentals: the identity of guests must be verified, the Municipalities must check Viminale’s grip on key boxes, B&Bs in revolt: “We are discriminated against” https://www.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/12/03/news/piantedosi_b_b_key_box_rivolta-423805910/?rss

Georgia sees its fifth night of consecutive protests against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union. At a press conference with Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Jolie expressed Canada’s solidarity with the Georgian people, and said they “are very concerned about what Russia is trying to do in Georgia.”