French press review
In the spotlight: Ukraine in the antechamber of Europe, for a long time?
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The leaders of the 27 member countries of the European Union recognized the status of EU candidate for Ukraine and Moldova on June 23, 2022. © AP/Olivier Matthys
By: Norbert Navarro
3 mins
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Unanimous decision!
On the evening of June 23 in Brussels, European leaders said “yes” to Ukraine as to Moldova.
"
Even the Hungary of the Kremlinophile Victor Orban, although used to playing the spoilsport, this time gave up affixing his veto
", underlines the newspaper
Le Parisien
.
However, warns this daily, the European “path” that Ukraine will now have to take will “
probably take many years, even decades.
Because the project in terms of reform promises to be titanic for the country led by Zelensky
”.
Macron, by a prompt reinforcement…
During his speech on June 20, President Macron gave the opposition 48 hours to say whether they were ready to work with him.
Since then, his followers have tried to rally opponents.
At all costs.
To convince the newly elected deputies, “
the macronists use flattery,
underlines
Le Parisien
.
A little word of congratulations after a disputed election never hurts… Neither do promises of subsidies or support for projects in their constituencies!
".
According to this newspaper, "
the ministers do not hesitate to use these recipes worthy of the old world"
, mocks
Le Parisien.
Which everyday outlines two possibilities: that of a "
rapid movement with the maintenance of Elisabeth Borne at Matignon
”;
and that of a “
longer reflection time for Macron which could lead to a major upheaval, including
” at the Primature.
Snub for Jupiter
The French, in any case, are severe with Emmanuel Macron.
According to an Odoxa poll for
Le Figaro
, 64% of French people say they are "
satisfied
" with the result of the legislative elections of June 19, believing that the relative majority obtained by Emmanuel Macron in the legislative elections is "
a good thing
", other surveys opinion for other media even raising this satisfaction to 69%.
According to Odoxa, “
83% of French people believe that Emmanuel Macron is weakened by these elections and 76% believe that he will be prevented from implementing his program
, reports
Le Figaro
.
Worse still,
this newspaper points out,
70% of respondents say that the Head of State himself bears the responsibility for this political situation
”.
This survey also indicates that "
57% of the French no longer want Elisabeth Borne at Matignon
", points out
Le Figaro.
Penalty for Gachassin
This judicial investigation, now, opened for "
sexual assault
" against the former French rugby player Jean Gachassin.
According to the newspaper
L'Équipe
, justice, "
for a few days
", has been investigating the alleged actions of the former opening half of the XV of France, of which a "young" woman accuses him, and which, according to the complainant, took place "
last weekend
" in the south of France, during a meeting of a rugby league.
Jean Gachassin, who was also president of the French Tennis Federation, "
would have tried (to kiss him) by force
", reports the sports daily.
Geneviève Delrue,
ad majorem Dei gloriam
Finally, confraternal greetings to our colleague Geneviève Delrue, who is retiring, and without whom the RFI program
Religions du monde
would not be what it is.
Hats off from
La Croix
to "
the lively voice
" as well as to the "
professional rigor
" of Geneviève, our dear friend, but also to this "
true newspaper of religions
" that is Religions of the world, salutes the French Catholic daily, in giving an appointment to our no less dear Véronique Gaymard, who takes over from Geneviève Delrue.
Let us embrace affectionately!
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