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Tag: Jean-Luc Mélenchon

French presidential election candidate Emmanuel Macron arrives on stage to deliver a speech at the Parc des Expositions in Paris, late on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Posted inWorld

Handelsblatt lead editorial: ‘A new chance for Europe.’

by Asia Unhedged April 24, 2017February 18, 2020

Translated excerpt of Handelsblatt editorial “Eine neue Chance für Europa”: The fact that [Emanuel Macron] doesn’t belong to the traditional political class was apparently a precondition for the unbelievable success of this politician, just 39 years young. The majority of the French want to quit the parties who have not been able to deal with […]

Le selfie? How gauche: Jean-Luc Melenchon poses with a fan. Photo: AFP
Posted inEuropean Union, France, World

Come to me, my Mélenchony baby

by David Goldman April 22, 2017February 18, 2020
Source: Bloomberg
Posted inEuropean Union, Italy, World

Traders game the odds on euro moves after Sunday’s vote in France – good luck

by David Goldman April 21, 2017February 18, 2020
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Posted inChina, France, Germany, Middle East, Syria, World

All in play as France prepares to tear up political playbook

by Pepe Escobar April 20, 2017February 18, 2020
Posters depict some of the candidates in the Franche presidential elections. The two-stage vote s electionFrench far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon, who has seen a recent surge in the polls. Photo: AFP, Sputnik
Posted inFrance, World

Investors nervously watch wayward French election

by Asia Unhedged April 17, 2017February 18, 2020

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