What's happening in Europe?
France
The front page of Le Figaro highlights rising inflation in France, with a 3% year-on-year increase in September, attributed to soaring energy prices. Consumer spending has declined by 0.5% in August. The upcoming 2027 presidential election is a major focus, with Gabriel Attal criticizing La France…
Inflation in France has crossed the symbolic threshold of 3% over one year in September, reaching its highest point since February 2024, according to the Insee. The acceleration is mainly due to a surge in energy prices.
According to the Insee, French household consumption decreased by 0.5% in August, indicating a slowdown in economic activity.
Former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal criticized La France Insoumise (LFI), stating that the party uses young people as political 'cannon fodder'.
Fabrice Arfi of Médiapart stated that further revelations are forthcoming regarding antisemitic writings attributed to Jordan Bardella.
Gabriel Attal commented on the school blockades, accusing LFI of using young people as political 'cannon fodder'.
An analysis suggests that Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis, and his Insoumis colleagues are accused by the government of fanning the flames of protests by joining students blocking their schools.
