Lecornu takes his turn on France’s political tightrope – POLITICO
The Socialists also claim, rather improbably, that almost all the deficit savings can be achieved via their new…
France’s new PM Lecornu faces baptism of fire with nationwide protests – POLITICO
While comparisons have been drawn between “Block Everything” and the Yellow Jackets, an analysis by the Jean Jaurès…
Government downfall tests Macron like never before – POLITICO
In reality, though, the risks of failure are high. Laurent Wauquiez, Les Républicains’ parliamentary leader, warned on Monday…
What if Macron resigned? Even the nuclear option won’t save France. – POLITICO
“We’ll carry on deepening the deficit, nothing will happen and the situation will just get worse,” he said.…
4 things to watch for as French PM Bayrou faces first big test in parliament – POLITICO
But two key center-left political parties that the government is trying to woo, the Greens and the Socialists, have…
New French finance chief signals openness to dilute Macron’s pension reform to woo the left – POLITICO
Le Pen argued that Barnier’s budget would prove too costly for the middle class and accused his government…
Yet another French government. These are the names you need to know. – POLITICO
Bayrou, a 73-year-old stalwart of French centrism and one of President Emmanuel Macron’s earliest supporters, strong-armed Macron into…
For France’s Le Pen, it’s Barnier now, maybe Macron next – POLITICO
But none of that has proved enough. She wants more. So, barring any last-minute surprises, Barnier and his…
France’s Barnier makes last-ditch budget concession in bid to retain power – POLITICO
Barnier’s minority government, backed by a fragile coalition of conservative and centrist lawmakers, does not have the votes…