European industry faces ‘life or death,’ Macron says — and China needs to help – POLITICO
“I am trying to explain to the Chinese that their trade surplus is untenable and that they are…
‘Generation war’ dogs pension debates in France and Germany – POLITICO
‘Fair to all generations’ Lawmakers in France are sparring this week over a highly contentious plan to freeze…
France and Germany to bring back military service as Russia threat looms – The Irish Times
France and Germany are to bring back military service to bolster national defence, part of a historic reversal…
France’s National Assembly overwhelmingly votes to suspend controversial pension reform
By Euronews Published on 12/11/2025 – 20:39 GMT+1 Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, approved…
Space no longer peaceful, President Macron set to say in new space strategy review
Published on 11/11/2025 – 14:18 GMT+1 •Updated 14:19 Lasers, electromagnetic jammers, and other patrol satellites are among the…
Going to court simply amplifies the horrible rumours about Brigitte Macron
Ten defendants are accused of cyber bullying the French president’s wife over the past four years French president…
Moody’s cuts outlook on France as Lecornu struggles to pass budget – POLITICO
Friday’s decision “reflects the increased risk that the fragmentation of the country’s political landscape will continue to impair…
the breakfasts where Europe’s leaders set the agenda – The Irish Times
Where a prime minister or president spends their morning on the day of a European Council summit can…
Louvre director acknowledges ‘terrible failure’ following daylight crown jewel robbery – The Irish Times
The director of the Louvre Museum has acknowledged a “terrible failure” at the Paris monument after a stunning…
Nicolas Sarkozy begins five-year prison sentence – The Irish Times
Nicolas Sarkozy began a five-year sentence for a criminal conspiracy in a campaign financing scandal on Tuesday, while…
Macron publicly backs PM’s decision to freeze landmark pensions reform – POLITICO
The freeze helped ensure Lecornu’s government would at least temporarily have the tacit support of the Socialists, who…
Macron’s pension reform gamble poses dilemma for center-left opposition – POLITICO
The social security budget would likely need votes from the Socialists, whose 69 lawmakers hold the balance of…