Europe’s politicians suffer through heat wave — with or without air conditioning – POLITICO
It’s not just conferences and events that have been suffering; so have tourists. The Eiffel Tower was partially…
Defiant Bayrou won’t concede defeat on pension reform talks – POLITICO
Bayrou admitted that an agreement hadn’t yet been found on how to compensate workers who have physically demanding…
France to cut extra €4.7B in spending this year as debt hits new record – POLITICO
“The additional effort decided today reflects a clear determination to act without delay to meet our targets for…
French PM under fire as pensions ‘conclave’ concludes without agreement – POLITICO
Though President Emmanuel Macron commended Bayrou for his insistence “on the importance of reaching an agreement” in comments…
French government to face no-confidence vote after pension talks collapse – POLITICO
Once the conclave ended without a deal, the Socialists demanded that lawmakers be allowed to propose changes to…
Macron dissolved the French parliament a year ago. How will he surprise us again? – POLITICO
Macron throws in the towel Calls for the French president’s resignation crescendoed following last year’s disastrous snap election,…
French PM blasts predecessor’s proposal to ban headscarves for most children – POLITICO
“I don’t want to make Islam a subject of fixation for French society,” Bayrou said. Attal, a former…
Furious Macron dressed down ministers after botched leak of Muslim Brotherhood report – POLITICO
The report into the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood was expected to be published on Wednesday, but its…
French PM considering referendum on budget plans – POLITICO
“I do not rule out any possibility,” Bayrou added. The French government is looking to reduce the 2026…
France’s PM Bayrou mulls referendum on sweeping deficit-reduction plan
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has raised the possibility of holding a national referendum on a comprehensive plan…