AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoStudent Protests: Around 161,500 people joined rallies across France on Tuesday, according to the Interior Ministry; unions put turnout at 480,000. About 200 schools closed amid demands for more teachers and better facilities. Clashes broke out in several cities, and the police watchdog has opened 36 investigations into officers’ conduct. Budget Showdown: Parliament has begun debating the 2027 budget, which aims to cut the deficit with €43 billion in savings. Socialists and the far right oppose the plan, as rising debt costs add pressure on the government. Election Security: Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot accused Elon Musk of online harassment aimed at influencing European debates and warned of interference risks ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election. He also alleged an Israeli company had created fake French accounts to inflame tensions. Russia Sanctions: France has opened a criminal investigation into the captain of the intercepted tanker DF Peak, suspected of operating under an irregular flag and belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet.
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