The president-elect wants to introduce customs barriers that would penalize exports to the United States and lead to an influx of imports from China to Europe. “ With Donald Trump’s victory, Europe must choose its futurewarns one business leader. Accelerate to stay in the race or drop out for good. “ The giants of the […]
Despite his outrageous statements, why Donald Trump is making headway in the female vote
DECRYPTAGE – The new American president scores two more points than in 2016 in this electorate and achieves a spectacular breakthrough among Hispanic women. Kamala Harris had made a bet: the defense of abortion would enable him to win over women. In 2022, the conservative-dominated U.S. Supreme Court had overturned the federal authorization of abortioneach […]
“La Ligue des Bretons”, “Le rêve Armoricain”… The press still praises Brest
Read the front pages of national and regional newspapers following Brest’s latest success at Sparta Prague (1-2) on Wednesday, the fourth day of the Champions League. Stade Brestois continues to inspire. Although the Finistère outfit are still in the early stages of the 2024-2025 Champions League, they have virtually secured their place in the last […]
Blanche de Richemont’s La Fille du désert: Isabelle Eberhardt continues to fascinate
CRITIQUE – The writer tells the story of a woman who crossed the desert in 1900 dressed as a man. Writers live by fascination or obsession. Blanche de Richemont has already published books in which the figure ofIsabelle Eberhardt (1877-1904) was present, In praise of the desert, Forbidden Passionsthis time in La Fille du désert. […]
Billionaires, crypto players, Elon Musk… How Donald Trump financed his colossal campaign
DECRYPTAGE – The new President of the United States has raised just over a billion dollars to fuel his victorious race for the White House. A smaller pot than Kamala Harris, but one that owes much to generous billionaires. A victory that came at a high, high price. While his prize pool was smaller than […]
Kamala Harris is a “cross between Anne Hidalgo and Sandrine Rousseau”, mocks Marion Maréchal
Invited on TF1, the European MP called Donald Trump’s victory a “woke counter-revolution”. Wednesday morning, Donald Trump had not yet proclaimed his victory when Marion Maréchal was already spreading the word on X to congratulate him on his triumph. “Now, our turn to Make France and Europe great again!”wrote the nationalist MEP, revisiting the Republican […]
1989-2021, nine editions of an ocean legend
Since the first round-the-world voyage, there has been a succession of exploits, adventures and dramas around the planet. A look back at a legendary epic, before the start of the tenth edition on Sunday. 1989-1990: Poupon first rescued, Lamazou first winner 13 sailors started, 7 classified How many will return? And in what condition? The […]
Faith Ringgold, whose mother was a seamstress, had a special bond with fashion.
EXCLUSIVE – Before her recent death, the American artist signed six exceptional bags for Dior, on the initiative of Maria Grazia Chiuri. The artistic director of the Avenue Montaigne fashion house tells us about the project behind the scenes. Faith Ringgold is a legend of Black America (1930-2024), the pioneer of African-American art to whom […]
À bout portant. Versailles 1972, by Philippe Artières: a murky affair
CRITIQUE – The historian recalls an incident at a police station in Versailles, the town where he grew up. “I write with a shovel“explains Philippe Artières. Not so much to search for treasure, to find the gold of words or the gold of time, as to unearth a corpse. That of Mohamed Diab, a truck […]
Public deficit of 6.1% of GDP in 2024 is “the choice of the current government”, says Bruno Le Maire
” data-script=”https://static.lefigaro.fr/widget-video/short-ttl/video/index.js” > The former Minister of the Economy also refuted any “deception” or “fault” in the assessment of revenues, citing a “serious technical error” on the part of the administration. “I’m no longer in office, I’m no longer a parliamentarian, I’m free.” Summoned to the Senate this Thursday, November 7 for a hearing on […]