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"#SebastianBudgen, senior editor at Verso, joins Long Reads to discuss the state of the #FrenchLeft. Daniel and Sebastian look in particular at #LaFranceInsoumise, which has been one of the most successful parties of the radical left in any European country since the start of the decade."

Pt 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-reads-decoding-the-french-left-w-sebastian/id791564318?i=1000760500600

Pt 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-reads-decoding-the-french-left-w-sebastian/id791564318?i=1000763444089

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Long Reads: Decoding the French Left w/ Sebastian Budgen (Part 1)

Podcast Episode · Jacobin Radio · April 9 · 36m

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Paris and Athens exchange mutual defense pledges amid geopolitical turmoil

The two governments signed nine bilateral deals, including the extension of an overarching defense pact.

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13 things we learned at the EU summit in Cyprus

From talks on Ukraine and defense to clever kids and digs at Viktor Orbán, here’s POLITICO’s rundown of the latest European Council.

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Le Pen, Bardella offer to slash red tape in overture to business leaders

French far-right leaders are on a mission to woo the business community ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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French peacekeeper killed by Hezbollah in Lebanon, Macron says

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Dining and Cooking Apr 12

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For years, France’s entrepreneurial elite have been deeply suspicious of a populist party that has flipflo…
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Paria sans portefeuille Apr 11

"The Socialists, still without a programme of their own, are banking on one thing: demonization of #LFI. They have done much to advance this agenda thus far, joining campaigns against the Insoumis launched by the media, the centre-right and the RN." - #SergeHalimi

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