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Fact-based reporting and analysis of French, European, and wider global politics, led by @JulienHoez.eu
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaking ahead of #EUCO Summit
"Now we have a simple choice: either money today, or blood tomorrow. I’m not talking about Ukraine only, I’m talking about Europe. This is our decision to make. And only ours.
All European leaders must finally rise to the challenge"
"Now we have a simple choice: either money today, or blood tomorrow. I’m not talking about Ukraine only, I’m talking about Europe. This is our decision to make. And only ours.
All European leaders must finally rise to the challenge"
December 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaking ahead of #EUCO Summit
"Now we have a simple choice: either money today, or blood tomorrow. I’m not talking about Ukraine only, I’m talking about Europe. This is our decision to make. And only ours.
All European leaders must finally rise to the challenge"
"Now we have a simple choice: either money today, or blood tomorrow. I’m not talking about Ukraine only, I’m talking about Europe. This is our decision to make. And only ours.
All European leaders must finally rise to the challenge"
Fabien Roussel (PCF) has announced that President Emmanuel Macron will make a public declaration this evening on the result of the day's discussions.
October 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Fabien Roussel (PCF) has announced that President Emmanuel Macron will make a public declaration this evening on the result of the day's discussions.
"There is no guarantee of non-censorship on our part" Olivier Faure (PS) warned after meeting Emmanuel Macron today.
"Overall, there has been no clear response from the President of the Republic. The simple postponement of the pension reform has nothing to do with our request"
"Overall, there has been no clear response from the President of the Republic. The simple postponement of the pension reform has nothing to do with our request"
October 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"There is no guarantee of non-censorship on our part" Olivier Faure (PS) warned after meeting Emmanuel Macron today.
"Overall, there has been no clear response from the President of the Republic. The simple postponement of the pension reform has nothing to do with our request"
"Overall, there has been no clear response from the President of the Republic. The simple postponement of the pension reform has nothing to do with our request"
According to reports coming out of the Elysée meetings today, there will be no dissolution and we will see a new Prime Minister within "the next few hours".
However, this prime minister, according to Marine Tondelier, will not be from the left.
However, this prime minister, according to Marine Tondelier, will not be from the left.
October 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
According to reports coming out of the Elysée meetings today, there will be no dissolution and we will see a new Prime Minister within "the next few hours".
However, this prime minister, according to Marine Tondelier, will not be from the left.
However, this prime minister, according to Marine Tondelier, will not be from the left.
🚨French Politician Confidence Poll - October 2025
For each of the following personalities, please indicate whether you have a positive or a negative image of them
For each of the following personalities, please indicate whether you have a positive or a negative image of them
October 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
🚨French Politician Confidence Poll - October 2025
For each of the following personalities, please indicate whether you have a positive or a negative image of them
For each of the following personalities, please indicate whether you have a positive or a negative image of them
🚨Emmanuel Macron Confidence Poll - October 2025
Do you trust or not trust the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, to effectively tackle the main issues facing the country?
Completely trust - 4%
Somewhat trust - 10%
Not really - 23%
Not at all - 59%
No opinion - 4%
Do you trust or not trust the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, to effectively tackle the main issues facing the country?
Completely trust - 4%
Somewhat trust - 10%
Not really - 23%
Not at all - 59%
No opinion - 4%
October 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🚨Emmanuel Macron Confidence Poll - October 2025
Do you trust or not trust the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, to effectively tackle the main issues facing the country?
Completely trust - 4%
Somewhat trust - 10%
Not really - 23%
Not at all - 59%
No opinion - 4%
Do you trust or not trust the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, to effectively tackle the main issues facing the country?
Completely trust - 4%
Somewhat trust - 10%
Not really - 23%
Not at all - 59%
No opinion - 4%
🚨POLL
🇫🇷Hypothetical voting intentions for the 1st round of French legislative elections
🇫🇷Hypothetical voting intentions for the 1st round of French legislative elections
October 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🚨POLL
🇫🇷Hypothetical voting intentions for the 1st round of French legislative elections
🇫🇷Hypothetical voting intentions for the 1st round of French legislative elections
🇫🇷Breakdown of vote of confidence in François Bayrou’s government
September 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
🇫🇷Breakdown of vote of confidence in François Bayrou’s government
🇫🇷Vote of confidence in François Bayrou’s government in the Assemblée Nationale:
For - 194
Against - 364
Total votes - 573
Votes expressed - 558
Bayrou must now resign as Prime Minister
For - 194
Against - 364
Total votes - 573
Votes expressed - 558
Bayrou must now resign as Prime Minister
September 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🇫🇷Vote of confidence in François Bayrou’s government in the Assemblée Nationale:
For - 194
Against - 364
Total votes - 573
Votes expressed - 558
Bayrou must now resign as Prime Minister
For - 194
Against - 364
Total votes - 573
Votes expressed - 558
Bayrou must now resign as Prime Minister
Order of play in the Assemblée Nationale today:
🗣️15h00 - François Bayrou will give a speech while committing the responsibility of his government
🗣️15h00 - Elisabeth Borne will read her speech to the French Senate
🗳️19h00 - Vote of confidence on the Bayrou government.
🗣️15h00 - François Bayrou will give a speech while committing the responsibility of his government
🗣️15h00 - Elisabeth Borne will read her speech to the French Senate
🗳️19h00 - Vote of confidence on the Bayrou government.
September 8, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Order of play in the Assemblée Nationale today:
🗣️15h00 - François Bayrou will give a speech while committing the responsibility of his government
🗣️15h00 - Elisabeth Borne will read her speech to the French Senate
🗳️19h00 - Vote of confidence on the Bayrou government.
🗣️15h00 - François Bayrou will give a speech while committing the responsibility of his government
🗣️15h00 - Elisabeth Borne will read her speech to the French Senate
🗳️19h00 - Vote of confidence on the Bayrou government.
🚨French Legislative Election poll
If the first round of potential legislative elections took place next Sunday, which of the following candidates would you vote for in your constituency?
If the first round of potential legislative elections took place next Sunday, which of the following candidates would you vote for in your constituency?
September 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚨French Legislative Election poll
If the first round of potential legislative elections took place next Sunday, which of the following candidates would you vote for in your constituency?
If the first round of potential legislative elections took place next Sunday, which of the following candidates would you vote for in your constituency?
Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, President Stubb, Prime Minister Tusk, President Costa, President von der Leyen
August 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, President Stubb, Prime Minister Tusk, President Costa, President von der Leyen
August 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🇬🇧Should there be a referendum on rejoining the EU within the next five years?
✅ Yes - 49%
❌ No - 37%
💬 Don't know - 14%
🛈 Sunday Times / More in Common
✅ Yes - 49%
❌ No - 37%
💬 Don't know - 14%
🛈 Sunday Times / More in Common
August 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🇬🇧Should there be a referendum on rejoining the EU within the next five years?
✅ Yes - 49%
❌ No - 37%
💬 Don't know - 14%
🛈 Sunday Times / More in Common
✅ Yes - 49%
❌ No - 37%
💬 Don't know - 14%
🛈 Sunday Times / More in Common
🇬🇧How would you vote if the EU referendum took place today?
❌ Leave the EU - 29%
🇪🇺 Remain in the EU - 52%
🙅 Would not vote - 11%
💬 Don't know - 8%
🛈 Sunday Times / More in Common
❌ Leave the EU - 29%
🇪🇺 Remain in the EU - 52%
🙅 Would not vote - 11%
💬 Don't know - 8%
🛈 Sunday Times / More in Common
August 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🇬🇧How would you vote if the EU referendum took place today?
❌ Leave the EU - 29%
🇪🇺 Remain in the EU - 52%
🙅 Would not vote - 11%
💬 Don't know - 8%
🛈 Sunday Times / More in Common
❌ Leave the EU - 29%
🇪🇺 Remain in the EU - 52%
🙅 Would not vote - 11%
💬 Don't know - 8%
🛈 Sunday Times / More in Common
🇫🇷For each of the following personalities, please indicate whether you have a positive or a negative image of them
Jordan Bardella (RN) - 39% positive
Edouard Philippe (HOR) - 37% positive
Marine Le Pen (RN) - 35% positive
Gabriel Attal (REN) - 33% positive
🛈 Elabe / Les Echos
Jordan Bardella (RN) - 39% positive
Edouard Philippe (HOR) - 37% positive
Marine Le Pen (RN) - 35% positive
Gabriel Attal (REN) - 33% positive
🛈 Elabe / Les Echos
August 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🇫🇷For each of the following personalities, please indicate whether you have a positive or a negative image of them
Jordan Bardella (RN) - 39% positive
Edouard Philippe (HOR) - 37% positive
Marine Le Pen (RN) - 35% positive
Gabriel Attal (REN) - 33% positive
🛈 Elabe / Les Echos
Jordan Bardella (RN) - 39% positive
Edouard Philippe (HOR) - 37% positive
Marine Le Pen (RN) - 35% positive
Gabriel Attal (REN) - 33% positive
🛈 Elabe / Les Echos
📊73% of French citizens do not trust President Emmanuel Macron to effectively tackle the main issues facing France today
✅Only 21% of French citizens polled by Elabe are confident in the president's abilities to do so
✅Only 21% of French citizens polled by Elabe are confident in the president's abilities to do so
August 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
📊73% of French citizens do not trust President Emmanuel Macron to effectively tackle the main issues facing France today
✅Only 21% of French citizens polled by Elabe are confident in the president's abilities to do so
✅Only 21% of French citizens polled by Elabe are confident in the president's abilities to do so
📊80% of French citizens do not trust Prime Minister François Bayrou to effectively tackle the main issues facing France today
✅Only 12% of French citizens polled by Elabe are confident in the Prime Minister's abilities
✅Only 12% of French citizens polled by Elabe are confident in the Prime Minister's abilities
August 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
📊80% of French citizens do not trust Prime Minister François Bayrou to effectively tackle the main issues facing France today
✅Only 12% of French citizens polled by Elabe are confident in the Prime Minister's abilities
✅Only 12% of French citizens polled by Elabe are confident in the Prime Minister's abilities
Bonne fête nationale à tous !
July 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Bonne fête nationale à tous !
Macron Calls Putin: A Push for Peace or Political Chess? 🕊️🇫🇷🇷🇺
For the first time since 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke directly with Vladimir Putin, urging a ceasefire in Ukraine while pushing for cooperation on the Iranian nuclear issue.
For the first time since 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke directly with Vladimir Putin, urging a ceasefire in Ukraine while pushing for cooperation on the Iranian nuclear issue.
July 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Macron Calls Putin: A Push for Peace or Political Chess? 🕊️🇫🇷🇷🇺
For the first time since 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke directly with Vladimir Putin, urging a ceasefire in Ukraine while pushing for cooperation on the Iranian nuclear issue.
For the first time since 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke directly with Vladimir Putin, urging a ceasefire in Ukraine while pushing for cooperation on the Iranian nuclear issue.