My recent contribution to this great European newsletter:
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Good morning,
From ever-increasing outrage about French President Macron to a flopping four-day workweek in Belgium, this week has been a ride for Western Europe.
Meanwhile, Biden is being blamed for anti-UK sentiments after a visit to Ireland, while British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been probed over failure to declare a financial conflict of interest.
But while Paris still burns, the city is hosting two major Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibitions, focusing on music and his collaboration with Andy Warhol – something to look forward to.
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Belle de Jong, Brussels
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 French union leaders outraged as Macron signs pension reform into lawFrench President Emmanuel Macron signed his controversial pension reform into law on Saturday, prompting angry reactions from unions. They are now calling for a 'tidal wave' of protests on 1 May.  Melissa ChemamParis, France Union leaders described the hurried promulgation of the law as "provocation", adding that the president had 15 days to validate it but chose to do it immediately. |
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FranceMelissa Chemam
Correspondent from Paris Two Basquiat exhibitions in Paris shine light on art superstarAmerican painter Jean-Michel Basquiat is the subject of two major exhibitions in Paris this spring, one focusing on music, the other on his collaboration with Andy Warhol. African music and art had a key influence on Basquiat, from his Haitian roots to his deep interest in diverse African-American and African cultures, as shown in these exhibitions. France joins world leaders in voicing concern over fighting in SudanViolence erupted on Saturday morning in Sudan after weeks of deepening tensions between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, commander of the heavily-armed paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). France has joined the US and the UN in voicing "deep concern" and called on military factions "to do everything to stop" the violence. |
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