Emmanuel Macron

Macron’s stand against the far-left a relief to French Jewry

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 29 Aug

French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to resist appointing a left-wing prime minister amid ongoing political gridlock is seen as a relief by French Jews, largely due to the exclusion of the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party, which is perceived as antisemitic by 92% of French Jews, according to an AJCE survey.

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Europe at the Ballot Box: Insights and Impact on Jewish Communities and Beyond

People of the Pod · 12 Jul

European elections have caused significant shifts, with France's political landscape now divided among three main blocks—far-right, center, and left.

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French Jews reel over shock election results boosting extreme parties

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider · 12 Jul

The recent French parliamentary elections saw a left-wing coalition prevailing over Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally, alarming the country's Jewish community.

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Mélenchon will exploit and leverage France’s large Muslim vote

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Jul

French Jewish actor Pierre Arditti has expressed disillusionment with the far-left party La France Insoumise led by Jean-Luc Mlenchon, whom he compares to a far-right figure for his divisive tactics.

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French Revolution?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Jul

In the recent French parliamentary elections, President Emmanuel Macron's center-left Ensemble grouping faced a setback in the first round but strategized successfully in the second round to prevent Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party from winning a majority.

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For Jews fearing the worst in France, a brief sigh of relief before facing the next fears

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 8 Jul

In a recent article by Robert Zaretsky, the surprising results of Frances legislative elections were discussed, with a left-wing coalition, the New Popular Front, unexpectedly coming in first place.

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An unprecedented victory for a historically antisemitic right-wing party in France, and now the world holds its breath

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 1 Jul

In the recent legislative elections in France, Marine Le Pen's extreme-right-wing party, the National Rally, achieved an unprecedented victory with one in three French citizens voting for them in the first round.

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Risky Bets

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun

The Conservative Party in Britain, under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, faces allegations of corruption related to bets placed on the election date, reflecting a sense of decay within the party.

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Protests, political action in France after alleged antisemitic rape of 12-year-old Jewish girl

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 20 Jun

Following the alleged antisemitic rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl by two teenage boys in a Paris suburb, France has been grappling with a surge of protests and political action against rising antisemitism.

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For French Jews, a choice between two widely divergent parties, each with a history of antisemitism

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 14 Jun

The recent European elections in France have posed a crucial question for the Jewish community regarding the impact on their future - as two notably different political coalitions with histories of antisemitism vie for power.

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Behind a dramatic election in France, the rise of a new Jewish leader — and also antisemitism

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 10 Jun

In the recent French election for the European Parliament, the far-right Rassemblement National led by Marine Le Pen won, but the surprising resurgence of the Socialist Party, nearly securing second place, marked a significant shift in French politics.

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TGIF: Mystical Old Man Era

Nellie Bowles in The Free Press · 7 Jun

The text discusses various political issues, including concerns about President Biden's age and competency, allegations surrounding Hunter Biden's legal troubles, and controversies related to former President Trump and the Soros family.

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Emmanuel Macron hosts ceremony honoring 42 French victims of Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 7 Feb

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a ceremony in Paris to honor the 42 French nationals who were murdered in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

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New French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Is No Stranger to Prejudice

Tyler Griff in Moment · 29 Jan

Gabriel Attal, the new French Prime Minister, is the country's first openly gay prime minister and the fifth of Jewish ancestry.

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Last Man Standing

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Jan

The 2024 presidential campaign season has begun with the Republican caucuses in Iowa, where Ron DeSantis is currently in third place behind Nikki Haley and Donald Trump.

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Gabriel Attal, France’s new prime minister, says his Jewish ancestry has shaped him

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 9 Jan

Gabriel Attal, France's youngest-ever prime minister and first openly gay prime minister, has spoken about how his Jewish ancestry has shaped him.

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Commentary After Dark

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 Apr 2022

The "Commentary After Dark" podcast episode discusses Emmanuel Macron's victory and its implications for Western populist movements, along with a debate on Ron DeSantis's confrontation with woke corporations.

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'The French were always grumpy. Now they're angry': Will Macron survive?

Haaretz Weekly · 14 Apr 2022

This podcast discusses the upcoming second round of the French presidential election and explores why voters expressed "great anger" in the first round.

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Macron’s Turkish Gambit

Michael Doran in Tablet · 1 Dec 2020

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey recently criticized President Emmanuel Macron of France, stating that Macron needs mental treatment due to his policies against Islamist separatism.

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