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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Macron a failure in eyes of most French voters
The majority of French voters think Emmanuel Macron has been a failure as president, new poll figures show. Respondents of a new survey delivered a crushing assessment of the French president's two-term performance, with 82 per cent of voters saying Mr Macron's centrist Renaissance movement has been a 'failure'. The sentiment is shared among 63 per cent of people who also voted for Mr Macron in the 2017 or 2022 elections. More than eight out of 10 people also said they believe that Mr Macron's centrist political ideology, referred to as 'Macronism', will die out with his final term, which wraps up in 2027. The ideology borrows policies from both the Left and Right sides of the political spectrum. The feeling is similarly strong among the president's Renaissance supporters, 59 per cent of whom agreed that the president's centrist movement could disappear by 2027. In France, presidents can serve a maximum of two terms. 'In light of these results, the conclusion is clear,' said Céline Bracq, CEO of polling firm Odoxa. 'For the French, Macronism has not established itself as a lasting project, nor as a structuring political movement.' The findings of the Odaxa poll, commissioned by Le Figaro, were released after Sophie Primas, the government spokesman, caused a political firestorm this month when she declared: 'Macronism will probably come to an end in the coming months, with the end of president Macron's second five-year term.' Ms Primas, a member of the Republican party, made the statement in response to a question about Bruno Retailleau, who is currently carrying out a juggling act as both the recently named president of the Republican party and minister of the interior in the president's government. 'The question is how we rebuild what comes next,' Ms Primas said in an interview with Europe1/CNews on May 20, pointing out the lack of an absolute majority in the National Assembly and a government formed by coalitions. Her statements drew fire from Mr Macron's Renaissance party and calls for her resignation. According to the poll results, the president's harshest critics include women, low-income households, and voters aged 50 to 64. The online survey of 1,005 people aged 18 and over was conducted between May 28 and 29. In her analysis, Ms Bracq described the Macronism movement as a 'transitional phase' that was centred on a 'personality and style' rather than a shared ideological base. The poll shows that only one in four voters believe it to be a genuine school of political thought. Over the years, the president's electoral base has also collapsed: 58 per cent of those who voted for him at least once said they would not vote for him again if given the chance. Instead of building cohesion as Mr Macron intended with the founding of his centrist party, which was touted as an alternative to the legacy parties of the Republicans and Socialists, Macronism has created a bigger divide between Left and Right – and given the Right a leading edge. According to the poll, support for the Right has increased 6 points to 32 per cent, while those who position themselves on the Left has dropped down 9 points to 30 per cent. 'The trend of recent years illustrates the failure of a promise of lasting reorganisation and confirms the growing isolation of a centre that no longer mobilises,' the report reads. 'The French seem to be returning to a more traditional reading of the political landscape.' Gabriel Attal, secretary general of the Renaissance party, is seen as the best successor to Mr Macron, but failed to generate consensus, with just 45 per cent of poll support. Former prime ministers Élisabeth Borne (at 35 per cent) and Édouard Philippe (at 31 per cent) round out the ranking of personalities who best embody Macronism. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
7 hours ago
- Business
- Telegraph
Macron a failure as president in eyes of most French voters
The majority of French voters think Emmanuel Macron has been a failure as president, new poll figures show. Respondents of a new survey delivered a crushing assessment of the French president's two-term performance, with 82 per cent of voters saying Mr Macron's centrist Renaissance movement has been a 'failure'. The sentiment is shared among 63 per cent of people who also voted for Mr Macron in the 2017 or 2022 elections. More than eight out of 10 people also said they believe that Mr Macron's centrist political ideology, referred to as 'Macronism', will die out with his final term, which wraps up in 2027. The ideology borrows policies from both the Left and Right sides of the political spectrum. The feeling is similarly strong among the president's Renaissance supporters, 59 per cent of whom agreed that the president's centrist movement could disappear by 2027. In France, presidents can serve a maximum of two terms. 'Conclusion is clear' 'In light of these results, the conclusion is clear,' said Céline Bracq, CEO of polling firm Odoxa. 'For the French, Macronism has not established itself as a lasting project, nor as a structuring political movement.' The findings of the Odaxa poll, commissioned by Le Figaro, were released after Sophie Primas, the government spokesman, caused a political firestorm this month when she declared: 'Macronism will probably come to an end in the coming months, with the end of president Macron's second five-year term.' Ms Primas, a member of the Republican party, made the statement in response to a question about Bruno Retailleau, who is currently carrying out a juggling act as both the recently named president of the Republican party and minister of the interior in the president's government. 'The question is how we rebuild what comes next,' Ms Primas said in an interview with Europe1/CNews on May 20, pointing out the lack of an absolute majority in the National Assembly and a government formed by coalitions. Her statements drew fire from Mr Macron's Renaissance party and calls for her resignation. According to the poll results, the president's harshest critics include women, low-income households, and voters aged 50 to 64. The online survey of 1,005 people aged 18 and over was conducted between May 28 and 29. In her analysis, Ms Bracq described the Macronism movement as a 'transitional phase' that was centred on a 'personality and style' rather than a shared ideological base. The poll shows that only one in four voters believe it to be a genuine school of political thought. Collapse of Macron's electoral base Over the years, the president's electoral base has also collapsed: 58 per cent of those who voted for him at least once said they would not vote for him again if given the chance. Instead of building cohesion as Mr Macron intended with the founding of his centrist party, which was touted as an alternative to the legacy parties of the Republicans and Socialists, Macronism has created a bigger divide between Left and Right – and given the Right a leading edge. According to the poll, support for the Right has increased 6 points to 32 per cent, while those who position themselves on the Left has dropped down 9 points to 30 per cent. 'The trend of recent years illustrates the failure of a promise of lasting reorganisation and confirms the growing isolation of a centre that no longer mobilises,' the report reads. 'The French seem to be returning to a more traditional reading of the political landscape.' Gabriel Attal, secretary general of the Renaissance party, is seen as the best successor to Mr Macron, but failed to generate consensus, with just 45 per cent of poll support. Former prime ministers Élisabeth Borne (at 35 per cent) and Édouard Philippe (at 31 per cent) round out the ranking of personalities who best embody Macronism.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kylie Jenner fans in meltdown as she makes risky sex confession about Timothée
Kylie Jenner has given fans an unexpected glimpse into her relationship and sex life with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet with a clever Sex and the City reference After packing on the PDA with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet at Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Kylie Jenner dropped a cheeky bombshell about their sex life - and fans are howling. In a playful repost to social media, the 27-year-old reality star shared a scene from Sex and the City where Carrie asks, "And when did we start caring about basketball?" Samantha deadpans back: "Don is obsessed. I don't get laid unless the Knicks win." The timing of the post, right after the Knicks defeated the Pacers 0 didn't go unnoticed. Comments flooded in praising Jenner's sense of humour: 'The fact that Kylie reposted this,' one user wrote, while another declared: 'Kylie reposting this is GOLD, she's so funny!!!!' Another fan joked: 'Timmy has this girl in spin. It's the first time we've seen her actually personality in so long, since the early days of The Kardashians, and it's so nice to see her shine." Someone else gushed: "Timmy and Kylie are my Roman Empire. Literally what an iconic duo." Kylie and Timothée, 29, have reportedly been dating since early 2023, confirming their romance with a cosy appearance at Beyoncé's Renaissance concert. Since then, she's been a steady presence by his side, even showing up throughout awards season as he earned acclaim for his role in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. Although they've shared plenty of public moments, the couple only made their official red carpet debut this May at the David Di Donatello Awards in Rome. Since then, they have both been bouncing between Kylie's Los Angeles home and New York to support Chalamet's beloved Knicks. Following the recent win, they celebrated with a dinner date, after being seen kissing and laughing courtside at Madison Square Garden. Jenner was even spotted gleefully snapping photos of her boyfriend mid-game. A source recently told Us Weekly that the two are 'practically living together.' The insider added, 'Kylie's really happy and relieved they finally made their debut. It was time, and she wanted to publicly support him and show how proud of him she is.' 'He has been fully integrated into her life,' the source said. 'Everything is going really well.' It comes after Kylie's fans were convinced she eloped with Timothée after she shared snaps of her in a white dress while on vacation. The socialite and the Oscar-nominated actor have been going from strength to strength since they were first linked and last week, Kylie sent the rumour-mill into overdrive. She took to her Instagram page to share a series of snaps taken at the beach at an unknown location as she rocked a tight mesh mini-dress with crochet floral detailing. She completed the stunning look with matching white stockings, a tight, slicked back bun and pearl earrings. Kylie simply captioned the post: "cosmic girl," referring to her new fragrance. Fans momentarily thought she eloped with her boyfriend after seeing the white outfit and rushed to the comment section to share their excitement. One user said: "Legit thought she eloped and this was an iconic wedding dress," while another posted: "Not me zooming in on the left hand." One fan commented: "For a moment I thought she was launching that about her wedding!!" Kylie and Timothee's relaxed approach seems to work well for the couple, who have, until now, kept their relationship out of the spotlight- reserving their public appearances for private parties and low-key outings. However, their radiant Rome appearance marked a turning point for the lovebirds.
Boston Globe
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Boston Ballet takes a leap of faith with Jean-Christophe Maillot's ‘Roméo et Juliette'
Boston has seen many versions of Prokofiev's 'Romeo and Juliet' ballet. The Kirov brought Leonid Lavrovsky's 1940 Soviet première staging to the Wang Center in 1992. Over the past 40 years, Boston Ballet has offered versions by Choo San Goh, Daniel Pelzig, Rudi van Dantzig, and John Cranko. Now, as its 2024–25 season closer, the Ballet is presenting the stripped-down, streamlined creation that Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo director Jean-Christophe Maillot devised in 1996, and it's safe to say Boston has never seen a 'Romeo and Juliet' like this one. Thursday's opening night at the Citizens Opera House slid off the rails from time to time, but stupendous performances from Advertisement Prokofiev's score is a literal evocation of Shakespeare's play; that's why, regardless of choreography, stagings of the ballet tend to the traditional, with sumptuous Renaissance costumes and sets, a carnival atmosphere in the town square, and lots of swordplay. 'Roméo et Juliette' goes its own way. Ernest Pignon-Ernest's sliding white panels and ramps and blocks conjure the backdrop for a dream sequence; Dominique Drillot's atmospheric lighting sets the emotional tone for each scene. Jérôme Kaplan dresses the Montagues in pale tones and the Capulets in darker shades, everything long and flowing and floppy, no two outfits quite alike. Ernest Pignon-Ernest's sliding white backdrop and Dominique Drillot's atmospheric lighting provide emotion and contrast in each scene. Rosalie O'Connor The Prince, Lord Capulet, and Lord and Lady Montague have been eliminated from the cast, along with the Gypsies, the market wares, and anything resembling a sword or dagger. The full score can last close to 150 minutes; here, about a half hour has been removed, mostly ensemble numbers. Thursday's performance, with an intermission after act one and a pause between acts two and three, ran a reasonable 2½ hours. The Boston Ballet Orchestra under music director Mischa Santora was in top form; the erotic Knights' Dance in particular had the weight and accent it needs and doesn't always get. Advertisement 'Roméo et Juliette' opens with the credits — including the performance's principal cast — projected on a scrim while the orchestra plays the Introduction, a nice touch. When the curtain rises, we see Friar Laurence being hoisted aloft, in a crucified position, by two 'acolytes.' Maillot's conceit is that the story is being narrated by the friar, who's racked by regret at having failed the star-crossed lovers. It's a bold idea, given that he's a very minor presence in the score, but it's not a good one. Wearing a clerical collar and acting more like the Revivalist in Martha Graham's 'Appalachian Spring' than Shakespeare's humble Franciscan, this Friar Laurence stalks the action in one-dimensional anguish, his silent screams powerless to affect the outcome. It would be the same ballet, only better, without him. Maillot's contemporary choreography adds to a "Romeo and Juliet" unlike any other performed in Boston before. Rosalie O'Connor Maillot's version still has much to recommend it. His contemporary choreography is, like the costuming, flowing and floppy, but it has an angular quality that suits the music. His Romeo and Juliet are giddy, dizzy, frolicking teenagers; one moment she's backing off when he tries to kiss her, the next she's kissing him. In the balcony scene Thursday, Chae and Cirio were all speed and spontaneity, and their nuances made conventional ballet partnering seem generic. Advertisement A slinky, slit-skirted Rosaline (Emma Topalova on Thursday), who like Juliet is a Capulet, shines as Romeo's first love before a spiky Tybalt (Yue Shi) intervenes. Maillot's jittery, overworked Nurse (Courtney Nitting) is comic but not ridiculous; a sassy Mercutio (Sun Woo Lee) and a peacemaking Benvolio (Daniel R. Durrett) get room to ramble in the 'Masks' prelude to the Capulet party. Lady Capulet ( The delivery of the tragedies in the ballet's second and third acts occasionally feels out of place and uneven. Rosalie O'Connor Acts two and three are less rewarding. A slapstick puppet show in the square anticipates the deaths to come. When Tybalt kills Mercutio, slapstick Mercutio's prolonged death agony, a highlight of the score and a showpiece for the dancer, is cut. Romeo's pursuit of Tybalt is enacted in slow motion, a neat counterpoint to the lickety-split music, but the eventual brutal strangling seems out of place. Maillot is, again, at his best with Romeo and Juliet in the lovers' farewell, where she slaps him for killing Tybalt before falling into his arms and coaxing him back to bed. By now, though, the Nurse's idiosyncrasies and Lady Capulet's histrionics have begun to wear thin. An underused Paris exits the reluctant Juliet's bedroom and is never seen again. After a perplexing sequence with Friar Laurence and the acolytes that has nothing to do with the all-important potion, Juliet in bed becomes Juliet in the tomb. Romeo appears and rams his head into the base of the bier; Juliet wakes and, with Friar Laurence looking on helplessly, strangles herself with a long red rope of sheet that she seems to have pulled from Romeo's body. No Capulets or Montagues arrive to reconcile. Watching this bleak dénouement, you could sympathize with Prokofiev's original impulse to rewrite Shakespeare and give the ballet a happy ending. Advertisement ROMÉO ET JULIETTE Music by Sergei Prokofiev. Choreography by Jean-Christophe Maillot. Sets by Ernest Pignon-Ernest. Costumes by Jérôme Kaplan. Lighting by Dominique Drillot. Presented by Boston Ballet. With the Boston Ballet Orchestra conducted by Mischa Santora. At Citizens Opera House, through June 8. Tickets $32-$232. 617-695-6955, Jeffrey Gantz can be reached at Jeffrey Gantz can be reached at
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Kylie Jenner shares cheeky peek inside life with boyfriend Timothee Chalamet
Kylie Jenner has sent fans into meltdown after sharing a cheeky glimpse into her sex life with boyfriend Timothee Chalamet. The Kylie Cosmetics founder, 27, has been dating the A Complete Unknown actor, 29, for around two years, but they have made sure to keep their relationship firmly behind closed doors aside from the odd public appearance. However, that plan appears to have flipped after the lovebirds were spotted cheering on the Knicks on Thursday night, as they beat the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden to keep their playoff hopes alive. Taking to TikTok hours after the win, the mom-of-two teased what the victory may have meant for her romance after reposting a very relevant Sex and the City clip about basketball. In the video, originally uploaded by the official HBO Max account, a baffled Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) questioned why best friend Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) had forced them to sit through an NBA game on TV. Without skipping a beat, Sam simply replied: 'Don is obsessed. I don't get laid unless the Knicks win.' While Kylie didn't share any further details on her budding relationship, her followers couldn't help but notice the timely repost, which came on the heels of the Knicks' win. Flooding the comments section, Ovals_kellll cheered: 'Kylie reposting this is GOLD, she's so funny!!!!' Mar yelled: 'KYLIE REPOSTINGGGGG SHES SO REAL [sic].' 'Timmy has my girl kylie stressing with this Knicks games fr [sic],' Kate Veyna wrote. As Alia added: 'Lol my jaw is on the floor at Kylie reposting this.' The team are back in action on Saturday night in game six of the playoffs, hoping to salvage their season with another win to force a seventh game, and a possible NBA Finals win. Kylie and Timothee have been romantically linked since early 2023, and confirmed their relationship with a PDA-heavy appearance at Beyonce's Renaissance tour later that year. Although the Kardashians star – who shares children Stormi and Aire with ex Travis Scott – has proudly been by her beau's side at a string of awards ceremonies, including the Golden Globes and the Oscars, they made their red carpet debut just a few weeks ago. They turned heads while posing for pictures together at the David Di Donatello ceremony in Rome, looking like total couple goals. In a new interview with Harper's Bazaar, she remained tight-lipped over their bond but touched on her fashion choices for those moments, and why she has been partial to a little black dress. More Trending 'I think it just like happened that way,' she told the outlet. 'Even, recently I was like, 'I can't wear another black dress.' And then of course the most perfect, gorgeous Schiaparelli black dress shows up. 'Although these are the most beautiful, iconic gowns that I've been wearing, I think a black dress is also kind of like, not too attention grabbing in the best way. 'You can never go wrong with a black dress.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Hollywood couple reveal plans to quit US for new 'colder' life in London MORE: Justin Bieber sparks fresh concern over latest photos with baby son Jack MORE: Renee Zellweger, 56, forced to make rare statement about romance with British TV star, 46
