Aurelien Breeden
Aurelien Breeden is a reporter for The New York Times in Paris, covering news from France. He has dual Franco-American citizenship and grew up as a Foreign Service brat before settling in the French capital. He has a dual master's degree in journalism and international affairs from Sciences Po university in Paris. Aurelien identifies himself as a Times reporter when on assignment, and The Times covers all expenses when he travels. He is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook and strives to be fair and accurate in his reporting. Aurelien teaches an eight-week writing and reporting workshop at Sciences Po. He does not participate in any political causes in France.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/aurelien-breeden
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
90%
Examples:
- The author has a tendency to present information in a balanced and objective manner.
Conflicts of Interest
90%
Examples:
- The author does not appear to have any conflicts of interest that would influence their reporting.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- In several articles, the author points out contradictions in the French government's policies and actions.
- There are instances where the author highlights discrepancies between official statements and reality.
Deceptions
85%
Examples:
- In some instances, the author uses misleading language or presents information in a way that could be considered deceptive.
- There are instances where the author's use of passive voice or vague phrasing could make it difficult for readers to fully understand the implications of certain actions.
Recent Articles
Paris Olympics Eve: Arson Attacks Disrupt France's High-Speed Rail Network
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024On the night before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, unknown saboteurs disrupted France's high-speed rail network by targeting five signal boxes and electricity installations between 1:00 and 5:30 local time, causing significant train service disruptions. 
French Parliamentary Elections: National Rally Surges Ahead, Strategic Moves by Left-Wing and Centrist Parties in Second Round
Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024In the 2024 French parliamentary elections, the far-right National Rally party and its allies secured around 33% of the votes in the first round. With left-wing and centrist parties planning strategic moves like tactical voting to prevent a National Rally win in the second round, Marine Le Pen's party could potentially gain an absolute majority. Economic hardships such as inflation and low incomes may contribute to this outcome, leading to significant shifts in France's domestic and foreign policy if successful. 
France's Parliamentary Elections: Marine Le Pen's National Rally Leading in Pre-Election Polls, Implications for Macron's Second Term
Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024France's parliamentary elections on June 30, 2024, could shape President Emmanuel Macron's second term. Marine Le Pen's National Rally party leads in pre-election polls with an anti-immigration stance. The absence of centrist candidates in some areas is a trend nationwide. Voters choose 577 members of the National Assembly, and a new majority could force Macron to share power, potentially altering France's policies. 
French Left-Wing Parties Form United Front Against Macron Ahead of Snap Election
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024France's major left-wing parties, including the Socialist party, Greens, Communists, and France Unbowed, have formed an alliance named the New Popular Front (NPF) to contest the snap election against President Emmanuel Macron's economic reforms. The coalition aims to present a united front with key policies such as reversing pension reforms and raising the minimum wage. 
UK's Infected Blood Scandal: Over 3,000 Lives Lost, 30,000 Infected Between the 1970s and Early 1990s
Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024Between the 1970s and early 1990s, over 3,000 people died and more than 30,000 were infected in the UK's infected blood scandal. Those affected included individuals with bleeding disorders and those requiring transfusions. The cover-up involved hospitals and governments concealing errors and misconduct related to infected blood treatments. Destruction of documents in 1993 was revealed during the Infected Blood Inquiry. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized for the institutional cover-up, promising compensation for victims and their families, as well as studying report recommendations to prevent future failures. 
Arson Attack on Rouen Synagogue: Algerian National Identified as Suspect, Police Shooting Occurs
Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024On May 17, 2024, in Rouen, France, an Algerian national set fire to a synagogue using a Molotov cocktail. The suspect was armed with a knife and attempted to assault officers during his arrest, resulting in his death. Authorities are treating the incident as an act of anti-Semitism amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Gaza. The synagogue sustained significant damage but no one else was harmed. 
Notorious Criminal Mohamed Amra Escapes Custody in Shocking Ambush, Two Guards Killed
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024On May 14, 2024, two prison guards were killed and three others injured during an ambush on the highway in Incarville while transporting notorious criminal Mohamed Amra from Rouen to Évreux. Amra, also known as ''The Fly,' was being transferred for a new conviction when gunmen blocked the convoy and freed him. The attack sparked widespread protests by prison guards and raised concerns about security in French prisons. 
Armed Assault on French Prison Convoy: Two Guards Killed, Escaped Inmate Mohamed Amra Sought
Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024Armed assailants killed two prison officers and injured three others during an ambush on a convoy transporting escaped inmate Mohamed Amra in northern France on May 14th, 2024. The attack occurred near Incarville, leaving one officer's wife and two children mourning the loss of their loved one who was expected to receive an award for his service shortly. Authorities launched a massive manhunt for Mohamed Amra and the assailants involved, with President Emmanuel Macron vowing to bring those responsible to justice. 
Parisians Vote to Triple Parking Fees for SUVs, Aimed at Reducing Climate Impact
Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024Parisians have voted to triple parking costs for SUVs, with 54.55% of voters supporting the measure aimed at reducing traffic and promoting public health. The new fees will take effect in September. 
France's New Immigration Law Stricken Down by Constitutional Council
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024France's new immigration law has been struck down by the country's highest court, the Constitutional Council. The ruling rejected more than a third of the articles in the contentious bill adopted under pressure from right-wing groups, including measures making it harder for immigrants to bring their families and limiting their access to social welfare.