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France's foreign ministry spokesperson, Pascal Confavreux, stated on Friday that the country supports increasing pressure on Yemen's Houthis to stop their attacks, particularly against Saudi Arabian territory. This statement followed a query regarding whether Paris supports the European Union's consideration of designating the Houthis as a terrorist organization. While Saudi Arabia is pushing for this designation, six European officials noted that concerns remain over the move potentially undermining a future peace process.
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"Our position is that it is necessary to increase pressure on the Houthis so that they put an end to their unacceptable attacks and provocations, particularly against Saudi territory, but not only there," Pascal Confavreux told a news conference.
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Saudi Arabia is pressing the EU for the move, but has yet to overcome European concerns that this could undermine a future peace process, six European officials told Reuters on Thursday.
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France favours adding pressure on Yemen's Houthis, foreign ministry spokesperson says · assertive framing

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France favours adding pressure on Yemen's Houthis, foreign ministry spokesperson says PARIS, Nov 13 - asserted
spokesperson → favour → Houthis
It is necessary to raise pressure on Yemen's Houthis so that they end their attacks in the region, notably on Saudi Arabia, France's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday. asserted
spokesperson → raise → Friday
"Our position is that it is necessary to increase pressure on the Houthis so that they put an end to their unacceptable attacks and provocations, particularly against Saudi territory, but not only there," Pascal Confavreux told a news conference. asserted
Confavreux → increase → conference
He was responding to a question on whether Paris backed the idea of the European Union designating the Houthis as a terrorist organisation. asserted
Union → respond → organisation
Saudi Arabia is pressing the EU for the move, but has yet to overcome European concerns that this could undermine a future peace process, six European officials told Reuters on Thursday. uncertain
officials → press → Thursday
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