Between Emmanuel Macron and Bruno Retailleau, tensions are only increasing. The president did not hesitate to attack his Interior Minister head-on, describing his statements on immigration as “resolutely in contradiction with reality”. But Retailleau, straight in his boots, persists: “Immigration is not an opportunity”neither for poorly received migrants, nor for the French. What if this presidential tackle ended up working in favor of France’s first cop? “Macron is in the process of designating Bruno as the first opponent of Macronism”, slips a regular at the Élysée. By criticizing him, would the head of state not increase his notoriety? Without necessarily wanting to, Macron propelled Retailleau, who now established himself as the most striking face of Michel Barnier’s government.
Brigitte Kuster, elected official from Paris and friend of Michel Barnier, is hardly surprised to see him return to the forefront: “Of course he is thinking about the presidential election of 2027. He did not enter the LR primary in 2016 to take a lap and disappear! »
Giant antenna facing the Château de Fénelon, modernity versus heritage
In the Périgord Noir, the installation of a 42-meter relay antenna near the Château de Fénelon, a listed historic monument, has sparked an outcry. The mayor of Sainte-Mondane defends this necessary project to improve network coverage in the region, but the residents and owners of the castle are rebelling. According to them, this construction will disfigure the protected landscape and harm the tourist appeal of the historic jewel. They also denounce a decision taken without real consultation, believing that modernity and preservation of heritage should not be so brutally opposed.
The figure of the week: 27%
Contrasting with the chin-thumping of the former government, only 27% of the decrees implementing the law for “control immigration and improve integration” were published. Out of thirty measures, barely decrees have been issued, even though the law was validated in January by the Constitutional Council.
CV: Luis Vassy, new director of Sciences Po Paris
Luis Vassy.
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1980 : birth on January 10, to a Uruguayan agricultural engineer father and an Argentine lawyer mother, both political refugees.
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2002 : graduated from the École Normale Supérieure de Cachan and Sciences Po, he joined the Léopold Sédar Senghor promotion of the ENA, that of Emmanuel Macron.
2014 : diplomatic advisor to the Minister of Defense, he played a key role in negotiating the contract for the sale of 24 Dassault Rafale aircraft to Egypt and 36 to India.
2019 : in May, he was appointed French ambassador to the Netherlands and permanent representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
2022 : in July, he became chief of staff to Minister Catherine Colonna, then to Stéphane Séjourné.
2024 : appointed director of Sciences Po, he quickly took legal action after anti-Israel demonstrations at the establishment.
LVMH makes Formula 1 buzz
Champagne and speed! Formula 1 announces LVMH as a global partner from 2025, the year of its 75th anniversary. This ten-year contract, estimated at nearly a billion euros, will involve prestigious houses such as Louis Vuitton, Moët Hennessy and TAG Heuer. After the Paris Olympics, the French luxury giant is offering itself a new podium full of glamor and exclusivity. “The quest for excellence and the passion for innovation, driven by our employees, are at the heart of the DNA of our companies and of Formula 1,” reacted Bernard Arnault. For its part, with iconic circuits like Miami and Las Vegas, Liberty Media continues to propel F1 into the brightest spotlight.
Painting: a Picasso in a living room for 60 years?
Imagine discovering that the dusty painting hanging in Dad’s living room is actually a… Picasso! This is the incredible story of Andrea Lo Rosso, whose second-hand dealer father found a painting in a cellar. After years of convincing his father and art experts, Picasso’s signature was confirmed. If authenticated, the portrait of Dora Maar could be worth 6 million euros.
Education: a special issue of “Charlie Hebdo”
Sixty high school students from the Grand Est are working on a number Charlie Hebdo, scheduled for January 7, ten years after the attack. Thanks to the “Charlie spirit” program, they will address various themes, including secularism. The edition will be distributed to all high schools in the region.
Astronomy: 2025, the year of the Northern Lights
Next year will be ideal for observing the Northern Lights thanks to a rare phenomenon: the solar maximum, this peak of activity which creates these unforgettable light shows. Whether at the North Pole or even in France, the sky could light up more frequently.
Hospitality: a new hotel lights up Versailles
A stone’s throw from the Palace of Versailles, the Les Lumières hotel opens its doors. This sleek, 31-room, five-star property with a spa using Brad Pitt’s exclusive range of treatments and fine dining promises to revolutionize the royal city’s hotel landscape.
Science: a dinosaur resurfaces in Normandy
A professor from Dieppe discovered a new species of dinosaur, a bipedal carnivorous theropod, at the foot of a cliff in Normandy. This cousin of the T-rex, until now only known in South America, measures 6 to 7 meters long. The discovery was made official by paleontologist Éric Buffetaut and the new species was named Caletodraco cottardi in honor of its discoverer.
THE BNF seeks 875,000 euros
The National Library of France is calling for donations to acquire the plates of The Beast is dead! Calvo’s comic strip, valued at 875,000 euros. Created clandestinely during the Occupation, it recounts the Second World War in the form of an animal fable. The BnF hopes to preserve this treasure in its collection.
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