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WHAT'S NEXT?: Discontent with political elites and country performance is driving the discourse and demand for action from the French public. With Presidential elections due in May 2017 it remains to be seen whether another political earthquake may happen in one of the EU's founding countries.

• [New] European Union: The E.U. has threatened to impose retaliatory tariffs on American products, which could disproportionately hurt export-dependent economies like Germany, France, and Italy. archyde
• [New] Australia will pursue its own foreign policy approach and refrained from endorsing sanctions on Israel over its actions in Gaza, despite calls from allies such as the UK, France and Canada. Independent Australia
• [New] The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Canada have also threatened to take concrete action, including targeted sanctions, if Israel does not stop its renewed military offensive and continues to block aid from entering Gaza. CNN
• [New] French and British rail workers, Scottish airport staff and transport employees in dozens of Italian locations are all threatening to strike. NationalWorld
• [New] There is immense potential for collaboration between Asean and Europe, and that France will always support efforts by the EU to strengthen links with Asean countries. The Straits Times
• [New] French and British rail workers, Scottish airport staff and transport employees in dozens of Italian locations are threatening industrial action in June - with the possibility of more to come during the peak summer months. The Independent
• [New] French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that his country could apply sanctions against Israelis unless the government in Tel Aviv responds to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Al Jazeera
• [New] The mention of Canada, France, and the UK in the context of threats against Israel suggests a shift in their foreign policy approach. Trends Newsline
• Singapore and France will elevate their cooperation in civil aviation to enhance connectivity between the two countries which are global air hubs for their respective regions. Asian Aviation
• CAAS has signed an agreement with French multinational aerospace and defence company Thales to jointly set up an International Avionics Lab in Singapore in 2026 to test-bed and develop new solutions to enhance air traffic management and airport operations. The Straits Times
• France and Singapore will expand cooperation in areas such as civilian nuclear energy, intelligence sharing and defence technology, upgrading their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). The Straits Times
• French aerospace and defence giant Thales will set up a new artificial intelligence center in Singapore to develop AI solutions for critical environments and strengthen its research and development capabilities. The Straits Times
• France and Singapore will grow cooperation in areas like civilian nuclear energy, intelligence sharing and defence technology. CNA
• Economic Opportunities: The agreements in transport and trade create new pathways for Singapore companies to access European markets, while potentially attracting French investment in Singapore's transport and logistics sectors. Maxthon | Privacy Private Browser
• Several regions, including Iceland and some of France's overseas territories, should see their risk factors for windstorm increased while the risk factors of countries like Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg should be bumped up for hail risk. European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
• Even the most stalwart pro-Israel allies - Canada, United Kingdom and France, are now threatening economic sanctions for the very first time ever against Israel for its intolerable crimes. James H. Fetzer
• France, Great Britain, and Canada made damning statements on Tuesday that threaten sanctions against Israel if it does not halt its military operations in Gaza and lift aid restrictions. Counter Extremism Project
• Although most European states are continuing with a Russophobic policy, Washington's decisions will be immediately accepted by the leaders of states that are falsely considered independent, such as the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. VT Foreign Policy
• Future research could delve into other countries with distinctive healthcare systems (e.g., the United Kingdom, France, emerging countries in Africa, Asian economic powerhouses such as Japan and Korea, and countries with complex geographical conditions, such as Russia and Canada). Nature
• Shares in the US and EU fell on Friday after the latest threats, with America's S&P 500 down about 0.7% and Germany's Dax and France's Cac 40 ending the day down more than 1.5%. BBC News
• The United Kingdom, France and Canada have warned Israel against full military occupation of Gaza. Naija News

Last updated: 11 June 2025