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Laurent Geslin
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Senior editor - French office - Euractiv.com
On @euractiv.com - 84% of #Mexico’s exports head to the United States. But with the trade war reignited by Donald Trump, the country could soon be tempted to look across the Atlantic.
A door to Europe: Mexico’s search for a way out of Trump’s trade war | Euractiv
Brussels is expected to ratify a modernized EU–Mexico trade agreement soon
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November 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Kenavo Erik. Sûr que tu fais déjà de la musique là-haut.
Hommage à Erik Marchand, passeur de musiques entre la Bretagne et les Balkans
C’était le plus balkanique des chanteurs bretons, le plus breton des musiciens des Balkans. Passeur de cultures, Erik Marchand était l’une des (…)
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November 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Reposted by Laurent Geslin
The October European Council summit is underway in Brussels. EU leaders are expected to address Ukraine, EU defence, the Middle East, and more.

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October 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
On pense à toi. Honneur aux photographes.
October 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The lessons of Kosovo: Why Gaza needs more than a protectorate. My take on @euractiv.com
The Brief – The lessons of Kosovo: Why Gaza needs more than a protectorate | Euractiv
Without offering a political resolution to the conflict, the roadmap unveiled in Washington on Tuesday will not bring lasting stability to the region
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October 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The political stability of Meloni's governing coalition has not gone unnoticed in Paris, where it is being closely watched by an ever-divided French parliament. On @euractiv.com
'Melonimania': France eyes Italy’s right-wing experiment | Euractiv
The political stability of Meloni's governing coalition has not gone unnoticed in Paris, where it is being closely watched by an ever-divided French parliament
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September 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
As Emmanuel Macron is set to formally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly this week, @euractiv.com sat down with the president’s special adviser on the Middle East, Ofer Bronchtein.
INTERVIEW: France’s recognition of a Palestinian state will trigger 'small diplomatic tsunami‘ | Euractiv
In an interview with Euractiv, Ofer Bronchtein stressed that Paris is not an enemy of Israel, despite fierce demonisation of Macron’s plan to recognise Palestine – a move he says will ultimately bolst...
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September 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
French economist Gabriel Zucman is the man behind the controversial tax, now deciding whether France will get a sixth prime minister, or finally agree on a new budget. Go to @euractiv.com !
The Zucman tax: The levy that could make or break France’s budget talks | Euractiv
The 2% wealth tax is the main hurdle the new prime minister faces in talks with parties
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September 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Le titre est de @vchadw.bsky.social et il est très cool. Dernières news de France à suivre sur @euractiv.com !
Macron's man to save Macron | Euractiv
The new PM 'knows how to do politics' according to one conservative senator
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September 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Reposted by Laurent Geslin
French government falls as Bayrou loses confidence vote
French government falls as Bayrou loses confidence vote
Upon taking office, Bayrou told Macron he aspired to “achieve great things” in the 30 months ahead. Instead, he lasted only nine
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September 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A breath of (fresh ?) air in Toulon tomorrow for Emmanuel Macron, to try to forget the political situation in Paris for a few hours. www.euractiv.com?post_type=ne...
August 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A viral campaign to “shut down France” on 10 September, now backed by far-left activists and unions, is raising fears of a new wave of protests against the government ahead of tensed budget talks. With @elisabraun.bsky.social www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
August 25, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Pour suivre le prochain budget de l'UE, une seule adresse 👇
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July 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Journée de haut niveau au Sénat demain, organisée par @confrontations.bsky.social et @francoiskalfon.bsky.social, pour des tables-rondes consacrées la sécurité et à l'économie de l'UE. J'y animerais la discussion « La décarbonation, opportunité ou menace pour la compétitivité européenne ? ».
Nouvelle guerre froide, guerre commerciale : quel avenir pour l’Europe ? | Confrontations Europe
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May 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A convicted felon and Trump's family insider turned US ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, will soon land in Paris – not to sip French wine, but to do business.
From prison to Paris: Trump appoints new ambassador to France - Euractiv
Kushner's mission extends beyond diplomacy – and his past is nearly impossible to ignore.
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May 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Quelques observations sur la #Bosnie sur le plateau de la très bonne émission de Rebecca Fitoussi sur @publicsenat.fr. Avec Marta de Cidrac, Jacques Rupnik et Nicolas Tenzer. www.publicsenat.fr/emission/un-...
L’ombre de Moscou plane-t-elle (aussi) sur la Bosnie-Herzégovine ? - Un monde en doc - Public Sénat
Depuis plus de 3 ans, l’Europe est profondément bousculée et même agressée par l’expansionnisme russe… Pour le moment, c’est l’Ukraine qui en fait violemment les frais mais les observateurs internatio...
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March 24, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The French defense industry is on the move. And the outlook looks promising... My article on @euractiv.com.
France’s defence industry moves toward war footing - Euractiv
Increased defence spending having an effect on companies converting from declining sectors like automobiles
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March 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Protesters are converging on Belgrade, as Serbia faces some of the largest demonstrations in decade amid anger at regime. My article on @euractiv.com www.euractiv.com/section/glob...
Mass protests grip Belgrade as Serbia's Vučić faces pressure from the streets - Euractiv
Protesters are converging on Belgrade, as Serbia faces some of the largest demonstrations in decade amid anger at regime.
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March 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Never would I have thought that Serbian students could rally an entire nation behind them. I was wrong. My take on @euractiv.com
The Brief – Serbia's slow-burn revolution - Euractiv
If their voices go unheard, Serbia's youth may once again find themselves on the road to exile.
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March 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Reposted by Laurent Geslin
🚨 As US funding disappears, independent media in free fall 🚨

Cuts to USAID hurts the US as much as it hurts a fragile media ecosystem in parts of Europe where free journalism is already threatened.

With the great @laurentgeslin.bsky.social
Eastern Europe’s independent media in free fall amid USAID cuts - Euractiv
Euractiv spoke to media professionals in Central and Eastern European countries, all of whom shared the same concern: the abrupt funding cut could inflict lasting damage on the region's media infrastr...
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February 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Reposted by Laurent Geslin
Ukraine’s health systems struggle to recover three years into war
Ukraine’s health systems struggle to recover three years into war
The war’s end wouldn’t stop hundreds of thousands from needing years of rehabilitation and PTSD counselling, said the MSF programme head in Ukraine.
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February 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
More than 100 billion euros of investment announced at the AI Summit. But France continues to lose factories. My take for @euractiv.com
The Brief - Macron has a plug, but no socket - Euractiv
Far from Wall Street, it is now up to Macron to convince his fellow citizens that manufacturing in France is more than a pipe dream.
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February 20, 2025 at 9:07 AM
With just a few days to go before the German general election, it's safe to say that no one in Paris will be missing Scholz. Explanations from @theobgonse.bsky.social for @euractiv.com
Paris pins hopes for Franco-German renaissance on Merz - Euractiv
“Anyone’s better than Scholz”
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February 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Reposted by Laurent Geslin
#Serbie C’est avec grande tristesse que nous apprenons que Slađana Novosel, correspondante à Novi Pazar du quotidien Danas, est décédée mercredi 12 février des suites d’une longue maladie. C’était une collègue précieuse et une amie du Courrier des Balkans www.courrierdesbalkans.fr/Serbie-la-jo...
Serbie : la journaliste Slađana Novosel est décédée
C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous apprenons que Slađana Novosel, correspondante à Novi Pazar du quotidien Danas, est décédée mercredi 12 (…)
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February 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM