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…
France is banning activist groups as presidential rivals jockey for position ahead of 2027 poll
PARIS (AP) — The French government is banning activist groups on the edges of the political spectrum as…
Europe’s debt set to surge again in new era of uncertainty, IMF warns – POLITICO
It was a week when penguins, bonds, the new German coalition, Louisiana soybeans, fossil fuels, the EU’s Digital…
Trump’s tariff war empowers Europe’s free traders – POLITICO
“Trump’s policy will lead everyone to agree to develop trade relationships with the rest of the world and…
France’s political parties divided over cash for defense – POLITICO
All European countries are massively ramping up defense spending, and all are facing similar issues on where to…
France’s push for strategic autonomy crumbles under Trump’s booze tariffs – POLITICO
U.S. President Donald Trump upped the ante last week by threatening 200 percent tariffs on European alcohol. Such…
‘The law is the same for everyone’ – POLITICO
A three-judge panel on Monday found Le Pen guilty of embezzling funds from the European Parliament and sentenced…