FRANCE YELLOW VESTS WEEK 311*MACRON'S 'RECONCILIATION' WITH MOROCCO HAS ROOTS IN UKRAINE WAR*HARRIS OVER TRUMP IN FRENCH POLL*PROTESTS TODAY*

 

        (NEWS, COMMENT AND ANALYSIS WITH MAINSTREAM MEDIA SOURCES)

The Ukraine War leading to the cut off of natural gas supplies from Russia forcing France and other European countries to look in different directions including liquefied natural gas from the USA.

Perhaps the real reason for the conflict in Ukraine because cutting off energy supplies from Russia has a benefit for the US energy industry.

In the interests of trying to build France and Europe as an economic alternative to the United States and China and or be less energy dependent on the US President Emmanuel Macron has moved to establish closer relations with its former colony Morocco in northwestern Africa.

In order to do France has recognized Moroccan sovereignty over the formerly Spanish ruled Western Sahara region that Algeria has claimed as its territory.

Following the recognition several months ago Emmanuel Macron on a three-day state visit of 'reconciliation' with Morocco this week.

Macron affirming Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara signing deals that include energy cooperation with Morocco.

There are hopes and expectations that Moroccan controlled Western Sahara will yield natural gas and even oil for export and France is investing in energy projects.

The French president also spoke about joint efforts by the two countries to combat 'illegal immigration"...

"In Morocco, Macron Calls For "Natural And Fluid Cooperation" And More "Results" Against Immigration"-BFM-TV (Translation Prompt)

On Friday President Macron made an overture towards the former colonial territory of Algeria acknowledging the assassination of an independence leader by France's military in 1957.

Larbi Ben M'hidi was one of the six leaders of the National Liberation Front (FLN) that launched the insurrection against French rule 70 years ago Friday (November 1, 1954).

A press release issued saying recognition of the assassination is designed to create a 'peaceful and shared memory' between France and Algeria...

"Algeria: Emmanuel Macron Recognizes The 'Assassination' of Larbi Ben M'hidi 'By French Soldiers'" 

THE ELABE INSTITUTE POLL OF THE FRENCH REVEALING STRONG SUPPORT FOR A KAMALA HARRIS VICTORY IN THE US ELECTION.

64 PERCENT SUPPORTING A VICTORY FOR HARRIS IN THE POLL WHILE ONLY 13 PERCENT WANTED DONALD TRUMP TO WIN.

23 PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS HAD NO OPINION ONE WAY OR THE OTHER...

"BFM-TV POLL. US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: ONLY 13% WANT TRUMP TO WIN"-BFM-TV (TRANSLATION PROMPT)

Protest video from Paris on Saturday afternoon...

WEEK 311 YELLOW VESTS PROTEST VIDEO PARIS SATURDAY 11/2/2024

         A small group of protesters on the street again today calling for fiscal and social justice.    Also mention the RIC (Citizens Initiative Referendum) issue raised six years ago when the Yellow Vests demonstrations began.  

MEANWHILE A PROTEST IN NORTHERN FRANCE IN LILLE TODAY DUBBED THE 312TH WEEK OF PROTEST IN THAT CITY.

THESE YELLOW VESTS AT A TRAFFIC CIRCLE IN THE TRADITION OF MANY OF THE EARLY DEMONSTRATIONS...

                        For now that's the story of France and the Yellow Vests.

                     

This weekend's "Unplugged" post..."Nextrush Unplugged Weekend*War, War, War How Do You Like It?*Euthanasia Ukraine Style*Government Of, For And By Sinful People*GOP Senate Control Is...*Grateful For What Really Counts*Elites Want Same Time Year Round*Huntley-Brinkley Flashback*