28 September 2017 Week in Brief: International Europe FRANCE: Florian Phillipot, the deputy chairman of the National Front, resigned and left the party. Although socially tolerant, he believes in absolute national sovereignty and has clashed with leader Marine le Pen over his opposition to the EU and the euro. Jean-Luc Melenchon (leader of the far… Continue reading Issue 122:2017 09 28:Week in Brief International
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Issue 117:2017 08 10:Week in Brief International
10 August 2017 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe BELGIUM: A large number of eggs produced in Belgium and exported to France and the Netherlands have been found to be contaminated with fipronil, a toxic pesticide. FRANCE: President Macron faced stiff opposition to his proposal to make the resources and position traditionally but unofficially granted… Continue reading Issue 117:2017 08 10:Week in Brief International