France airs fresh frustrations as the world considers the impact of the midterms

法国在全世界审视中期选举影响之际,再次表达其新生的挫败感。

The Globalist

2026-11-06

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Another day of nationwide protests and strikes in France. Then: what the world economy can expect after US midterm elections. Plus: Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss and a trio of design and art fairs in Dubai, Doha and Tokyo.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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