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		<title>French Local Elections: Voters Turn to the Edges</title>
		<link>https://chb44.com/2026/03/french-municipal-elections-2026-first-round/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[France’s 2026 Local Elections: Voters Drift to the Edges The first round of France’s 2026]]></description>
		
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		<title>Controversy Erupts as Amélie de Montchalin Takes Helm at France’s Court of Accounts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Amélie de Montchalin Makes History — and Sparks Debate France has turned a new page]]></description>
		
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		<title>RN Challenges France’s New Energy Strategy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Rassemblement National (RN) files a censure motion against France’s new energy plan, accusing the]]></description>
		
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		<title>David Amiel: France’s Young New Budget Minister</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[At just 33 years old, David Amiel has been appointed France’s new Minister of Public Accounts, stepping into]]></description>
		
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		<title>France in the Danger Zone: Central Bank Chief Warns Over Soaring Deficit</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 20:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[France’s ongoing budget battles are raising alarm bells at the highest levels of financial oversight.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Farmers Across France Protest Mercosur Deal by Removing the EU Flag</title>
		<link>https://chb44.com/2026/01/farmers-remove-eu-flag-protest-mercosur-deal/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Plant]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:31:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Farmers Across France Protest Mercosur Deal by Removing the EU Flag Across rural France, a]]></description>
		
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		<title>France Faces Growing Budget Pressure as Montchalin Urges Swift Agreement</title>
		<link>https://chb44.com/2026/01/france-budget-crisis-impact-expats-january-2026/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[France Under Budget Pressure: Montchalin Calls for Quick Deal France is heading into a crucial]]></description>
		
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		<title>France Races to Avert 2026 Budget Crisis as Political Divisions Deepen</title>
		<link>https://chb44.com/2025/12/france-races-avert-2026-budget-crisis-political-divisions-deepen/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Plant]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[France Scrambles to Avoid a 2026 Budget Meltdown France is heading into a decisive weekend]]></description>
		
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		<title>France’s Parliament Approves 3% Rise in Health Spending After Tight Vote</title>
		<link>https://chb44.com/2025/12/france-parliament-approves-3-rise-health-spending-tight-vote/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Plant]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[France’s National Assembly Narrowly Approves 3% Health Spending Increase In a tense and closely watched]]></description>
		
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		<title>France Drops Plan to Double Medical Fees After Political Backlash</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[France Backs Down on Doubling Medical Fees After days of intense debate, the French government]]></description>
		
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