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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon wrote that he had just learned with sadness of the passing of Jean-Luc Mongrain and expressed his condolences to his family and friends. He indicated that he had exchanged with him last May on Rémi Villemure's show, where he was able to convey his respect to him. Plamondon described Mongrain as a unique character, possessing a vast general knowledge and great intelligence. He emphasized his indignation on screen, which he believed resonated with the listeners and was often accompanied by humor. He also expressed his gratitude for Mongrain's contribution to Quebec culture and the media landscape. #JeanLucMongrain #Condoléances #CultureQuébécoise (translated)

Sir 𝕏 wrote that 16% of the French said they were satisfied with the idea of David Lisnard becoming president of the Republic. Citing La Tribune Dimanche, he indicated that Lisnard was getting closer to Gabriel Attal and Bruno Retailleau, each credited with 17%, and estimated that these figures showed that "something was happening." https://t.co/f6pjr1WlFD #Politique #France #Présidentielles2027 (translated)

Emmanuel Macron reminded that ten years ago, some believed it was impossible to produce electric batteries in Europe and thought the French automobile industry could not compete on a global scale. He stated that France now has four gigafactories, produces hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles, and manufactures the batteries for the R4 and R5 in the country. According to him, these advances support employment and the economy while contributing to climate goals. During the Paris Motor Show, he outlined three priorities: protecting the industry, accelerating electrification and reindustrialization, and strengthening European sovereignty. He presented the agreement made between the European Union and China as a step against unfair competition, particularly in hybrid vehicles, and indicated that more than 40% of vehicles sold in September were electric. He also emphasized the investments made as part of France 2030 and expressed his desire to continue efforts, especially in autonomous vehicles. Finally, Macron stated that France is moving forward with its German partners towards an agreement aimed at reconciling decarbonization, competitiveness, and protection of the industry. He defended the goal of producing vehicles and their components in Europe and called for continued decarbonization without deindustrialization. #Industrie #Électrique #Souveraineté (translated)

Hadrien Clouet denounced what he called a restaurant voucher cartel, accused of charging a 5% commission on each ticket. He indicated that the Insoumis had proposed capping this commission at 2.5%, which would have returned 2,500 euros to bakeries and brasseries. According to him, the FN and the Macronist party voted against it, and the measure failed by one vote. https://t.co/BkV99HgGoI #société #économie #politique (translated)

"Ukraine has the right to have the leaders it has chosen. 'Ukraine has the right to have the leaders it has chosen. Ukraine elected Volodymyr Zelensky as its president back in 2019, who, as it turns out, is worthy of all this respect and admiration,' said G. Nauseda on the LRT television program 'Dienos tema.'" #Ukraina #Zelenskis #NATO (translated)

The President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, stated that Ukraine has the right to choose its leaders, emphasizing that elections should take place if there is an opportunity, and expressed concern about some decisions made by the U.S. that, in his opinion, will not help the warring Ukraine. #Ukraina #Zelenskis #NATO (translated)

Pedro Passos Coelho signaled a possible willingness to return to politics during an interview, conveying an image of seriousness and clarity about the necessary reforms for Portugal, which generates great expectation among his electorate. #PedroPassosCoelho #PolíticaPortuguesa #Reformas (translated)

Jorge Most stated that Epic Games had delayed one of the Disney modes and had asked its developers to rely more on artificial intelligence. According to what he wrote, the project would be a shooter featuring characters from Marvel and Star Wars, created entirely with AI, including the art, and subject to human review. Citing Bloomberg, he added that sources close to the matter said that the announcement had stunned some Epic developers during a video call the previous week. #EpicGames #Disney #IA (translated)

Jérémy Benhaïm relayed the comments of Louise Montangon during an exchange with Gilles Verdez regarding La France insoumise. She stated that one would have to be "completely crazy" to publish anti-Semitic cartoons without apologizing or defending the legitimacy of violence after a teacher was doused with gasoline. She mentioned that she had been encountering this reality in universities for four years. Benhaïm thanked her for her statements and referred to LFI as an "infamous" party. #TBT9 #FranceInsoumise #LibertéDExpression #Antisémitisme (translated)

Mehdi presented an hour-long intervention by Demis Hassabis on artificial intelligence and deep tech as a "masterclass." He believed that Hassabis explained how AI could accelerate fundamental sciences, from materials physics to medicine, as well as industrial robotics and biotechnology, to influence the real world at supercomputer speeds. Mehdi contrasted these topics with the superficial content and demonstrations of image and video generation that he claimed to see on social networks, and recommended listening to the intervention. #IA #DeepTech #Innovation (translated)

AuBonTouiteFrançais estimated that the presidential campaign was starting in the best possible way, despite the profile of the first officially declared candidate. He strongly denigrated his charisma and stated that he had been elected under dubious circumstances, that he was a former CIA agent, and that he did not know La Marseillaise. https://t.co/jXonf3gE1k #CampagnePrésidentielle #Charisme #Politique (translated)

Cerfia reported that David Lisnard had gained four points in an Ipsos BVA–CESI poll. According to the publication, 16% of the French were satisfied with the idea of him becoming president of the Republic, compared to 12% in September. He was thus nearing Gabriel Attal and Bruno Retailleau, each credited with 17%, according to La Tribune Dimanche. Cerfia also indicated that some Internet users were joking on social media, asking if something was happening. #Politique #France #Sondage (translated)

Bally Bagayoko wished a speedy recovery to the principal and the teacher injured by shotgun fire at a college in Aubagne. He expressed his support for the students, staff, and families affected, as well as for the young minor involved and his family, and commended the intervention of those present and the emergency services. He believed that the age of the adolescent called for an inquiry, without prejudging the causes, into what factors of suffering, harassment, isolation, or violence could have contributed to the tragedy. He also mentioned the role of social media and the dissemination of violent images, calling for greater accountability from platforms, better regulation of such content, and enhanced education on media literacy. Bagayoko, however, emphasized that screens could not be the sole explanation. He advocated for better consideration of the mental health of young people, the fight against bullying, more resources for educational teams and the professionals involved, as well as preventing minors from accessing weapons. He warned against calls to immediately toughen the juvenile justice system and to challenge the principles of the 1945 ordinance. According to him, the response should take into account the age, maturity, and background of the young person, and should combine sanction, education, support, and prevention. He added that acknowledging potential suffering in the adolescent did not equate to excusing the actions or forgetting the victims. Bagayoko finally called for the protection of victims and the educational community while seeking to prevent further incidents. He believed that no child should be left alone in the face of their distress and called for schools and society to be spaces of protection. #Éducation #Prévention #Violence (translated)