France
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Europe
France stares into a “colossal” budgetary abyss
A fragile new government must try to plug the hole. Fast
Finance & economics
How bond investors soured on France
They now regard the euro zone’s second-largest economy as riskier than Spain
Europe
France’s new coalition yanks the country a step to the right
Can the prime minister, Michel Barnier, bring stability?
Europe
Turmoil awaits Michel Barnier, France’s new prime minister
The left rages that the recent parliamentary election has been stolen
Leaders
As Brazil bans Elon Musk’s X, who will speak up for free speech?
Free expression has become a culture war, and those who should defend it are staying quiet
Business
The case against “Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg” will have lasting effects
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, may face prosecution in France
Europe
Paris’s stunning vision for the Olympics wins a gold medal
It marks a shift away from sporting gigantism
Europe
The Olympics are teaching the French to cheer again
France’s politics is a mess, but the games are glorious
Culture
The Seine may determine athletes’ success at the Paris Olympics
Yet the river plays an even more vital role in the culture and economy of the city
International
Paris could change how cities host the Olympics for good
The games will test the success of new solutions to old bugbears