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12:06 : At noon, here is a new point on the news:
An Al-Jazeera journalist was killed during an Israeli operation in the West Bank, under conditions which remain to be clarified. The Qatari channel claims that it has been “murdered in cold blood” by the Israeli army. For the Israeli Prime Minister, it has “most likely” was killed by Palestinian gunfire.
• The US Congress yesterday took a first step towards the release of an envelope of 40 billion dollars for Ukraine. American intelligence foresees an extension of the conflict beyond Ukraine, believing that Vladimir Putin wants to continue his operation in Moldova.
• The government of Jean Castex meets for the last time in the Council of Ministers. According to our information, the Prime Minister does not wish to enter the next government and says “in a hurry to leave his post”.
Ferdinand Marcos Junior claims presidential victory in the Philippines. “To the world he says, ‘Judge me by my deeds, not my ancestors'”announces its spokesperson.
11:48 : According to information from France Télévisions, the current Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu will be a legislative candidate in the 7th constituency of Val-de-Marne, in place of outgoing LREM deputy Jean-Jacques Bridey. The main competitor of the former swimmer will be LR Vincent Jeanbrun, supports Valérie Pécresse and leader of the majority group in the Ile-de-France region.
11:38 : The National Rally publishes on its website the list of its legislative candidates. Of the 569 candidates, the RN chose 280 women and 289 men. “Apart from a few rare exceptions related to the national nature of the election, our candidates are pure products of the local implementation strategy implemented by Marine Le pen”says Jordan Bardella in a press release.
11:18 a.m. : The board of directors of the Alliance police union announces that it will file a complaint for “defamation” and “public insult” against Jean-Luc Mélenchon. During a speech on May 7, the leader of La France insoumise said: “After the right to strangle, the Alliance union claims the right to be able to shoot people, without the Minister of the Interior saying a word.”
10:59 : Hello @Kevin. Invested by the left-wing coalition in the 14th district of the Rhône, the young activist announced his withdrawal from the campaign, saying in particular that he was the victim of death threats. His announcement came after communist Fabien Roussel spoke, expressing his “incomprehension” concerning the investiture of Taha Bouhafs. To understand everything about this case, I invite you to read our article.
10:53 : Hello, can you please explain to me the ins and outs of the withdrawal of the candidacy of Taha Bouhafs? And what do the rebellious reproach to Fabien Roussel? Thank you
10:41 a.m. : Faithful and loyal: ?? to the voters of the 15th circo of #Paris20 who elected me less than a year ago, ?? to the values of the united and popular left for social justice, ecology, l ‘Europe and the secular RepublicI declare my candidacy for the election of June 12 and 19 ??♀️? https://t.co/XWRpTcQQ5X
10:41 a.m. : So it’s official. Socialist Lamia El Aaraje announces that she is running as a dissident in the 15th constituency of Paris (which was reserved for LFI candidate Danielle Simonnet in the Nupes agreement).
10:27 : Jean Castex is about to leave and he “is in a hurry to leave his post”, according to our information. Before leaving Matignon, the Prime Minister invites the entire government to a dinner rue de Varenne tomorrow evening. He will also organize a farewell party this evening with all the staff of the ministry.
10:22 : PS spokesman Pierre Jouvet accuses Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday of wanting “climb over” now the legislative elections, and to try to make the alliance of the left “a scarecrow“. In front of the candidates of the majority, the Head of State affirmed, according to participants, that“there is no third round of the presidential election”.
10:12 a.m. : “If a certain number of French people vote for him [Jean-Luc Mélenchon]he can transform the National Assembly into a ZAD.”
Marine Le Pen criticizes the leader of La France insoumise on RTL, believing that he is in alliance with “the defenders of the black blocks, the defenders of the burkini at the swimming pool, those who want to disarm the police, open the prisons”.
09:46 : Insubordinate France has chosen the replacement for Taha Bouhafs in the 14th district of the Rhône. He is an assistant to the communist mayor of Vénissieux, Michèle Picard, who was seeking the nomination of the Nupes. Idir Boumertit was also Taha Bouhafs’ campaign manager.
09:06 : At 9 o’clock, here is a new point on the news:
An Al-Jazeera journalist was killed during an Israeli operation in the West Bank, under conditions which remain to be clarified. The Qatari channel claims that Shireen Abu Akleh was “murdered in cold blood” by the Israeli army, but the Tsahal evokes “the possibility that journalists have been affected” by Palestinians.
• The US Congress yesterday took a first step towards the release of an envelope of 40 billion dollars for Ukraine. American intelligence foresees an extension of the conflict beyond Ukraine, believing that Vladimir Putin wants to continue his operation in Moldova.
• The Socialist Party and La France insoumise unveiled their first nominations within the Nupes for the legislative elections. Coming to visit the candidates of the presidential majority in Aubervilliers (Seine-Saint-Denis), Emmanuel Macron dismissed the left bloc and the far right back to back.
Ferdinand Marcos Junior claims presidential victory in the Philippines. “To the world he says, ‘Judge me by my deeds, not my ancestors'”announces its spokesperson.
08:41 : “The Israeli occupation killed Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by shooting her in the face while she was wearing a ‘press’ jacket and helmet.“
Al-Jazeera’s correspondent in the Palestinian territories was killed by Israeli forces while covering the conflict in the Jenin refugee camp.
07:49 : Emmanuel Macron wanted to launch himself in front of his candidates gathered at the Docks d’Aubervilliers, near Paris, the battle of the legislative elections. “Don’t be intimidated by those who want to replay the match”notably launched the Head of State to the candidates of the invested majority. “The third round does not exist. The left-wing progressive Republican Democrats are with us.”
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07:38 : In the list, there are also about fifteen outgoing deputies, including Boris Vallaud (Landes), Guillaume Garot (Mayenne) or Dominique Potier (Meurthe-et-Moselle). On the other hand, no investiture for the moment for Jérôme Lambert, whose positions on PMA and marriage for all are causing a stir within the left alliance.
07:37 : The Socialist Party unveiled last night a first wave of 56 candidates invested in the New Popular Ecological and Social Union (Nupes). In the first wave of names, are in particular the First Secretary of the PS Olivier Faure in Seine-et-Marne and the patron saint of socialist deputies Valérie Rabault in Tarn-et-Garonne.
07:16 : For Le FigaroMacron does “facing the post-Castex puzzle”. The Elysée cleverly maintains the vagueness on the agenda for the days to come, but “we can expect a resignation from the government on Friday or Saturday, Monday at the latest. And imagine a Council of Ministers with the new team on May 18”tries an adviser.
07:26 : We do not yet have the name of the future Prime Minister (or the future Prime Minister) of Emmanuel Macron, but we can assure you that it will not be Jean Castex. According to our information, the current tenant does not want to enter the next government and he is even “in a hurry to leave his post” to take a break.
07:32 : After making her media comeback yesterday on TF1, Marine Le Pen today launches her party into the battle for the legislative elections. The presidential finalist intends to consolidate her place as the first opponent to Emmanuel Macron, which she disputes with Jean-Luc Mélenchon. A projection of the OpinionWay Institute for The echoes currently grants between 135 and 165 seats to the Nupes and between 20 and 40 to the RN, the presidential majority obtaining between 310 and 350 seats.
07:35 : Let’s start with a point on the news:
• The US Congress yesterday took a first step towards releasing an envelope of 40 billion dollars for Ukraine. American intelligence foresees an extension of the conflict beyond Ukraine, believing that Vladimir Putin wants to continue his operation in Moldova.
• The French judge journalists “useful”even “indispensable”in particular on the treatment of the war in Ukraine, according to the Viavoice barometer.
• The Socialist Party and La France insoumise unveiled their first nominations within the Nupes for the legislative elections. Coming to visit the candidates of the presidential majority in Aubervilliers (Seine-Saint-Denis), Emmanuel Macron dismissed the left bloc and the far right back to back.
Elon Musk said he was ready to lift Donald Trump’s permanent suspension from Twitter, a decision “morally bad” to his eyes.