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In the past the dilemma was confined to the RN, regarded as beyond the pale. But this year, the ostracism of the LFI is a new feature in French politics. Under its leader, Jean-Luc Melanchon, LFI formed an alliance with PS, Greens and Communists to give the left a strong showing in the last legislative election in 2024. But the pact has unravelled.

Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary

In many big towns and cities, Socialists and centre-right Republicans are tempted to make electoral pacts on their outside flanks to beat the opposition in next Sunday’s run off of the French mayoral elections.

The war in Iran is influencing global politics well beyond the battlefield. It has reignited Europe’s energy concerns, exposed NATO and EU divisions, complicated Ukraine’s position, challenged India’s diplomacy and compelled militaries to confront the rise of asymmetric tactics threats. Of course, if the war continues for a longer period, the EU will quickly have to brace itself for the possible refugee implications.

Iran War Exposes Fault Lines in Global Politics

From energy shocks to NATO strains, the conflict is redrawing strategic priorities far beyond the Middle East.

With the exemption, the US government is responding to the sharp rise in oil prices caused by the Iranian blockade of the Straight of Hormuz, an important strategic route for the supply of oil from the Persian Gulf. By allowing the purchase of Russian oil, the Americans hope that prices at the pump will fall.

Trump eases Russian oil sanctions, that could earn Putin billions

The US government is allowing the sale of sanctioned Russian oil for the second time. It hopes to temper the sharply rising oil price. In doing so it undermines the international sanctions against Russia.

The new pact between Europe and the Gulf countries wouldn’t be about replicating the security guarantees Washington used to provide. That was a model only the post-Second World War United States could implement. The new partnership should instead be driven by mechanisms to mitigate the instability of the new disordered world that is taking shape.

EU and the Arab Gulf Must Come Together

The war in Iran proves the United States is now a destabilizing actor for Europe and the Arab Gulf. From protect their economies and energy supplies to safeguarding their territorial integrity, both regions have much to gain from forming a new kind of partnership together.

Under EUDR, countries are classified as low, standard, and high risk of deforestation, with the US falling under the low-risk category, which already eases compliance requirements.

EU risks losing US soy imports under deforestation rules, Washington warns

The regulation would make the bloc less attractive for American exporters, a senior USDA official said

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