France

2024 - 7 - 10

France's Euro 2024 Journey: Defeats, Drama, and Dreams Shattered

Emmanuel Macron - Euro 2024 - France national football team - Lamine Yamal - Political elections

Follow France's thrilling Euro 2024 semifinal clash against Spain and the political turmoil back home!

France had a rollercoaster ride in Euro 2024, facing Spain in a nail-biting semifinal that ended in a heart-wrenching 2-1 defeat. Lamine Yamal's wonder goal left fans in awe, but it wasn't enough to secure victory. While the football drama unfolded, France was embroiled in political gridlock, with aversion to coalitions posing challenges for forming a new government. The country's future hung in the balance as Macron's ambitions clashed with the stark reality of divided blocs and power struggles.

As Spain celebrated their victory over France, the young talent Yamal became the talk of the town with his stunning performance. The 16-year-old's standout goal marked a historic moment in Euro 2024, showcasing the bright future of football. On the political front, Macron's failed snap election gamble cast shadows on his leadership, raising questions about his legacy and the country's stability.

The clash between Spain and France at Euro 2024 epitomized the thrill of the tournament, with Spain emerging victorious after a fierce battle. The matchup highlighted the unpredictable nature of football and the pressure of high-stakes games. Meanwhile, back in France, the political landscape remained tense, with implications of the election results rippling across the nation.

In a historic twist, the shared victory of Spain, France, Netherlands, and Madrid in different contexts, from football to politics, showcased the interconnectedness of events. As Euro 2024 unfolded, the world witnessed not just sporting prowess but also the complexities of governance and competition. The outcomes in both arenas left lasting impressions, shaping narratives and sparking debates in the realms of sports and politics.

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Euro 2024 - Spain 2-1 France: Lamine Yamal's wonder goal helps ... (Sky Sports)

Report from Euro 2024 as Lamine Yamals breathtaking strike helps Spain beat France 2-1 in the semi-final; Dani Olmo scored Spains second after Randal Kolo ...

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France's aversion to coalitions means any new government risks ... (The Guardian)

Snap election brings three roughly equal blocs and unwillingness to compromise or form 'unnatural alliances'

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Spain vs France LIVE: Watch Euro 2024 semi-final football stream ... (BBC Sport)

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Spain vs France in the UEFA Euro 2024.

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GB v France J16 team selected - British Rowing (British Rowing)

On Sunday, 30 June, 240 athletes competed at the GB Rowing Team J16 trial with the aim of representing their country in the annual GB v France J16 Match.

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LIVE: Spain vs France – UEFA Euro 2024 semifinal (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our build-up and text commentary as Spain face France for a place in the final of Euro 2024.

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France's Macron wanted to leave his mark on Europe — he may ... (CNBC)

French President Emmanuel Macron's failed snap election gamble is likely to take a huge toll on his political ambitions and legacy, analysts say.

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Spain 2-1 France - Lamine Yamal scores stunner as Spain come ... (BT Sport)

A stunning goal from 16-year-old Lamine Yamal helped Spain come from a goal down and beat France 2-1 to reach the final of the 2024 European Championships.

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Euro 2024 semifinal: Spain v France live updates, highlights - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

We're down to the final four at Euro 2024, and the first semifinal promises to be treat as entertaining Spain take on a cagey France side that's yet to show ...

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France election 2024 latest: Macron asks PM Attal to reconsider as ... (The Independent)

French president Emmanuel Macron has refused the resignation of the country's prime minister Gabriel Attal, asking him to stay on as the country faces weeks ...

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France: EU files the left coalition agrees on – and those it could ... (EURACTIV)

The left-wing Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) coalition, the relative winner of France's snap legislative elections, is set to lead negotiations on a future ...

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France crash out of Euro 2024, Spain goes through to final (FRANCE 24)

Spain defeated France 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the Euro 2024 final, their first at a major tournament for 12 years. They will face the Netherlands or England ...

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Political Gridlock Will Raise the Economic Stakes in France (The New York Times)

One thing was clear after France's surprise election results on Sunday: Any new government formed by President Emmanuel Macron would face months of political ...

Madrid 1969: Shared victory for Spain, France, Netherlands and the ... (Eurovision.tv)

The 4 countries playing in the semi-final stages of the UEFA Euro 2024 Championship have us reflecting on a historic result at the Eurovision Song Contest!

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Wonderkid Yamal on target as Spain edge France 2-1 to reach Euro ... (Reuters)

Spain struck twice in five minutes in a pulsating first half to secure a 2-1 comeback win over France on Tuesday as a record-breaking goal from teenager ...

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Lamine Yamal: Spain beats France to reach Euro 2024 final after ... (CNN)

Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history as Spain edged past France 2-1 to reach Sunday's Euro 2024 ...

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ERM's 2024 Remediation Roundtable France (ERM)

Our series of Global Remediation Management Roundtables held in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific provide the opportunity for senior ...

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Moody's sounds the alarm over France's post-election debt outlook (Euronews)

A hung parliament could jeopardise the country's ability to reduce its debt burden, warns the ratings agency.

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France has no majority. But these policies might. (POLITICO.eu)

POLITICO looks at the policies with the best chance of making it through France's new hung parliament.

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Kelso's Oscar Onley on dream Tour de France debut (BBC News)

Cyclist Oscar Onley has thanked Borderers for their support ahead of the second week in his debut Tour de France. The 21-year-old, who was born in London ...

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Key dates as France seeks way to form a ruling government (Reuters)

France's inconclusive elections have plunged it into a period of political uncertainty, with no single grouping in the national parliament having enough ...

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Kylian Mbappe: France forward calls Euro 2024 'a failure' after side's ... (BBC News)

He's the World Cup winner who was expected to guide France all the way in Germany, but what happened to Kylian Mbappe at Euro 2024?

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Tour de France stage 11 Live - GC favourites to battle on brutal day ... (Cyclingnews.com)

Peloton tackle the sole stage across the rugged Massif Central, the 211km from Évaux-les-Bains to Le Lioran will challenge with 4350 metres of vertical ...

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Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard delivers stirring fightback to beat ... (Eurosport.com)

A fiendish Massif Central stage at the Tour de France bore witness to yet another mano-a-mano classic between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard.

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France's minorities pay the price of a polarising election campaign (Financial Times)

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. To judge from Sunday's election result, French politicians can set ...

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Live: After days of silence, Macron urges France's mainstream ... (FRANCE 24)

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called on France's mainstream political forces to form a coalition with a "solid" majority after Sunday's snap ...

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Q+A: What's next for France after unprecedented legislative elections (The Parliament Magazine)

The left surprises, Macron hangs on and the far right falls short: France's parliamentary election produced no clear majority. Brussels-based French policy ...

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Can France's anti-Le Pen alliance survive? (New Statesman)

Political chaos, confusion and incompetence are almost inevitable after no single grouping wins a parliamentary majority.

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France election: update. Amid a hung parliament, should investors ... (Allianz Global Investors)

With the country's budget deficit standing at 5.5% – and its government debt-to-GDP ratio at 110% – a hung parliament could lead to political stagnation. It ...

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How France united, once more, to defeat the far right | Brookings (Brookings Institution)

After the European Parliament elections, Macron called for snap elections for the National Assembly. Tara Varma breaks down the results.

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France's Macron, breaking post-vote silence, urges mainstream ... (Reuters)

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called on mainstream parties to join forces to form a solid majority in the National Assembly, in his first ...

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France: political uncertainty to persist (AXA IM UK)

None of the most radical macroeconomic platforms tabled during the campaign has a realistic chance to be implemented. But the new problem is how a three-way ...

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What Do France's Surprise Election Results Mean for the Far Right? (Council on Foreign Relations)

The surprising shift to the left in snap elections has broken the far-right populist fever in France, but now a crisis of governability looms in Paris that ...

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Bank of France head Villeroy: hopes French political situation will ... (Reuters)

Bank of France head François Villeroy de Galhau said on Thursday he hoped the current French political gridlock would be solved by September, when the ...

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Political rifts have left the US haunted by fear of civil war. Here's how ... (The Guardian)

Anxieties about conflict are surfacing in film and TV. After a hard-fought election, France must learn to bridge its divides, says Guardian columnist ...

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France's Macron seeks to break political deadlock after fragmented ... (Voice of America)

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked parliament to negotiate a broad coalition of the country's “republican institutions.” He is hoping to end a ...

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People of diverse backgrounds in France welcome far right's defeat ... (ABC News)

For many French voters of diverse backgrounds, last Sunday's parliamentary election results were a relief.

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France's Shock Election Results Leave Arts Policy in Limbo (artnet News)

As France rushes to form a majority coalition after a shock presidential election, how might the outcome impact the arts?

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France's unseized impact VC opportunity (Maddyness)

France's strides in green innovation are undeniable. Approximately 40% of last year's investments were directed towards climate tech.

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