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Unsurprisingly, the death of Jean-Marie Le Pen on Tuesday at the age of 96 is very far from consensus. Among politicians, the members of the RN did not fail to salute the “courage” of a “visionary”, while the left castigated this figure of the French extreme right many times condemned by the courts for the fact notably his anti-Semitism and his uninhibited racism. In the street too, voices were heard to criticize the founder of the National Front. Several hundred opponents gathered in several cities in France – notably in Paris, Marseille and Lyon – to celebrate, with songs, smoke bombs and fireworks, his death.
-10, -20, -30%… In stores, this Wednesday marks the opening of the 2025 winter sales. And despite the poor macroeconomic context, notably with a budget which is very far from being voted on at the National Assembly, traders are surprisingly optimistic. The slowdown in inflation and the weather could indeed push the French to take out their wallets, despite uncertainties linked to the political context and competition from Internet platforms. So if you feel like taking the opportunity to spend your money, know that you will have until February 4 to find good deals.
The French football team could experience a very big upheaval in a few months. Didier Deschamps has reportedly decided to leave his position at the head of the Blues at the end of his contract in 2026. According to several media, he should formalize his decision during a cross-interview with Brigitte Macron broadcast in the 1 p.m. news on TF1 this Wednesday as part of the “Yellow Pieces” operation. The departure in 2026 of the 56-year-old technician, who succeeded Laurent Blanc after Euro-2012, will sound like the end of an era, as he has become inseparable from the Blues over the years. This will close a particularly glorious chapter in the history of the Tricolores, marked by the world title of 2018. It remains to be seen who will succeed him. And in the game of predictions, Zinédine Zidane holds the rope.
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