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European Union

'Losers!' Both France and EU suffer in war of words

Philippe Juvin, a member of the European parliament for France’s opposition UMP party, tells The Local the French government's ongoing attacks on Europe and José Manuel Barroso are a shameless attempt to shift blame that sees both sides end up on the losing side.

European Union

France vs the EU: Bitter war of words escalates

An increasingly bitter slanging match between the members of the French government and EU chiefs escalated on Monday as EU Commission José Manuel Barroso compared France's socialist leaders to the far right for using Europe as a 'scapegoat' for its problems.

European Union

The EU is 'fuelling' the far-right: French minister

An outspoken French minister rounded on the EU over the weekend, accusing it of adding fuel to France's far-right National Front, by ignoring the wishes of the people of Europe, and pressuring European governments.

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France hits back at EU chief's 'reactionary' slur

France angrily hit back on Monday at accusations that its bid to protect Europe's film and television industries from Hollywood dominance was "reactionary".

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EU chief slams 'reactionary' France

The president of the European Commission slammed France on Monday for its “reactionary” stance towards globalization. José Manuel Barroso’s comments follow marathon trade talks between EU member states over a potential EU-US free trade deal.

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France 'spitting in wind with anti-global view'

The President of the EU commission made it clear on Wednesday what he thinks France could do to boost its economy, as new figures show the country is officially in recession. Economists told The Local, however, that it's Europe that needs to act.