24 November 2016 Week in Brief: International Europe FRANCE: In the first round of elections for the leadership of the Republican party, Francois Fillon (former prime minister) came first with 44%, Alain Juppé (the favourite, former prime minister, former deputy mayor of Paris, mayor of Bordeaux) came second with 28%, and Nicolas Sarkozy (former president)… Continue reading Issue 81:2016 11 24: week in Brief International
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Issue 79:2016 11 10:Week in brief: International
10 November 2016 Week in Brief: International Europe FRANCE: Authorities cleared the ‘Stalingrad jungle’ migrant camp in Paris and relocated its inhabitants to centres elsewhere in the country. Their arrival has been met by protests in some towns and cities. GERMANY: The interior minister Thomas de Maziere is supporting a proposal for migrants found in… Continue reading Issue 79:2016 11 10:Week in brief: International