Evening Update Wednesday 24th July 2024

NEWS
Macron has Rejected Prime Minister Candidacy - Lucie Castets, candidate of the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP), has ruled out a coalition with the presidential camp due to deep political disagreements. She calls on President Emmanuel Macron to appoint her as Prime Minister, accusing him of "denial of democracy." Far-left Manuel Bompard criticizes Macron as power-hungry, while right-wing Valérie Pécresse supports a political truce for the upcoming Olympics. Macron has rejected left-wing Lucie Castets' candidacy, leading to backlash from left-wing leaders who accuse him of imposing his agenda and being out of touch with reality.

France Hosts 2030 Winter Olimpics - France will host the 2030 Winter Olympics in the Alpes, conditional on state and regional financial guarantees. President Macron confirmed his full support. This will follow the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, making it the second Olympics in six years for France. Local officials celebrated the decision, highlighting the event's significance for the region and the country. The French Alpes previously hosted Winter Games in 1924 (Chamonix), 1968 (Grenoble), and 1992 (Albertville).

Theft in Nice International Airport - Three South American men were arrested at the Spanish border for stealing €1.5 million worth of jewellery from two young Emirati women on July 13 at the Nice International Airport. Their car, identified via the Nice airport surveillance, contained cash, luxury jewellery, and fake passports. The suspects, aged around 50, us