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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 1d

Why Macron's meltdown weakens Europe

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Investors and governments have no idea what the French president will do to tackle a budget deficit and political crisis. That uncertainty is freaking them out.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 1d

Former French prime minister Edouard Phillippe says he is in favor of an early presidential election in France, while outgoing prime minister Sebastian Lecornu attempts a last-ditch effort to form a cabinet

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Live: Former French PM Philippe says in favour of early presidential election amid political crisis

France's outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is meeting with political parties Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to rally support for a cabinet lineup to pull his country out of political deadlock....

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 2d

Marine Le Pen and the far right National Rally are pushing for new elections in France after the resignation of prime minister Sebastian Lecornu after only three weeks in office

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Marine Le Pen smells blood as Macron runs out of options

The far-right National Rally is pushing for new elections.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 2d

More details on the resignation of French prime minister Sebastian Lecornu from Financial Times

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France’s prime minister resigns less than a month after appointment

Sébastien Lecornu quits after rightwing allies indicated they could withdraw from his government

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 2d

Update: French prime minister Sebastian Lecornu resigns and the far-right National Rally is calling for president Emmanuel Macron to dissolve the National Assembly

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France Live: New PM Lecornu resigns, far right calls for dissolution of National Assembly

French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu resigns hours after unveiling a cabinet full of familiar faces and less than a month after being appointed, failing to pull the country out of a political crisi...

https://www.france24.com/en/france/20251006-france-live-new-government-pm-sébastian-lecornu-criticism

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 2d

According to the headline on this France24 article, new French prime minister Sebastian Lecornu has resigned, apparently right after he named his new government. But the article only mentions his naming the new government. More details to come.

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France Live: New French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns

French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu resigns hours after unveiling a cabinet full of familiar faces, failing to pull the country out of a political crisis. Lecornu was appointed nearly a month ago....

https://www.france24.com/en/france/20251006-france-live-new-government-pm-sébastian-lecornu-criticism

The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 2d

From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning

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From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning

The defeat of Moscow-friendly parties in the Moldovan election is just the latest of many setbacks.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 2d

Syria chooses first post-Assad parliament - on.ft.com/3KBGWbk via @FT

Syria chooses first post-Assad parliament

Indirect elections and appointments are test of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s commitment to inclusivity

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 3d

Czech president Petr Pavel said that a strong pro-NATO and pro-EU stance, along with safeguarding democratic institutions, will be key factors in appointing Czechia's next prime minister and Cabinet

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Czech president puts NATO, EU at core of Cabinet talks after elections

Petr Pavel says “premature” to speak of names for prime minister, after right-wing populist Andrej Babiš and his ANO movement gained a decisive victory in Czech parliamentary vote.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 3d

Georgia prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze imposes a major crackdown on dissent, accusing the EU of meddling

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Georgia’s PM imposes major crackdown on dissent, accuses EU of meddling

Irakli Kobakhidze accused the EU envoy to Georgia of interfering in national politics and supporting an “attempt to overthrow constitutional order.”

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 3d

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The unravelling of France’s centrist project
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The unravelling of France’s centrist project

There is a real chance that power will fall into the hands of the extremes

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 4d

A decisive win in the Czech parliamentary election by former prime minister Andrej Babis and his right wing populist party

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Czech Republic: 'Trumpist' ex-PM Babis wins elections – DW – 10/04/2025

Billionaire Andrej Babis wants to cut aid to Ukraine, and now he is the projected winner of the Czech parliamentary elections. Though he didn't win a majority, Babis said he aims to form a one-party g...

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 4d

Japan's ruling party is set to select Sanae Takaichi ass its new leader, making her the first woman prime minister in Japan's history

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Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister

Takaichi is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher, but many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 5d

What to know about the Czech parliamentary election, which is being held today and tomorrow.

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How to watch the Czech election like a pro

Here’s everything you need to know about the high-stakes vote that could catapult billionaire tycoon Andrej Babiš back into office.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 6d

Populist Andrej Babis and his party is surging in the polling for this weekend's Czech parliamentary elections

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Babiš surges in Czech election with populist pitch and Trump-style appeal

Agriculture tycoon Andrej Babiš rides voter discontent back toward power in Prague.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 7d

Putin's propaganda flips reality on flights over NATO nations, as Russian public tires of war

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Putin’s propaganda flips reality on flights over NATO nations, as Russian public tires of war

As support for continuing the war drops to an all-time low, the Kremlin pushes a “Russia vs. the West” narrative to boost public morale.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 7d

Why Trump is going for Soros - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT

Why Trump is going for Soros

The philanthropist is as close as the world’s strongmen get to a cross-border demon

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 7d

The Liberal international order will survive

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The Liberal-International Order Will Survive

...but it will need to be reimagined in the post-Trump era.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 8d

Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia for treason

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DR Congo's ex-president Joseph Kabila sentenced to death in absentia for 'treason'

Joseph Kabila, a former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been sentenced to death in absentia for treason and other charges.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 8d

Moldova's resounding "Yes" to Europe and "No" to Russia

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Moldova's resounding 'yes' to Europe — and 'no' to Russia – DW – 09/29/2025

The fear of Russia's influence was apparently considerable: In a surprise outcome, Moldova's ruling pro-European PAS retained its absolute majority in Sunday's parliamentary election.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 8d

Madagascar's president dissolves government after Gen Z protests

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Madagascar's president dissolves government amid 'Gen Z' protests

The UN says 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured since protests broke out on Thursday.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 9d

Pro-EU party wins Moldova parliamentary election

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Pro-EU party in Moldova wins election mired in claims of Russian interference

The vote was seen as critical for Moldova's EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country's future was in danger.

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 9d

The Party of Action and Solidarity, the pro-Wrest party, maintains a 46 to 27 percent lead over the pro-Russia Patriotic Bloc with 90 percent of the vote counted in Moldova's parliamentary election.

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PAS maintains lead with more than 90% of the votes counted – DW – 09/28/2025

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 9d

Peo-EU party ahead in Moldova with 70% of the vote counted

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Party of Action and Solidarity maintains lead with 70% of votes counted – DW – 09/28/2025

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 9d

How China promotes its language and culture in Africa

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How China promotes its language and culture in Africa – DW – 09/27/2025

China has established language schools in almost every African country. Observers say that's part of a strategy to expand its economic influence across the continent.

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