Greenpeace returns stolen Macron wax statue — after one more protest – POLITICO
Jean-François Julliard, director-general of Greenpeace France, told POLITICO the group dropped it off at EDF headquarters and then…
Michel Barnier slams ‘authoritarian drift’ in Brussels under Ursula von der Leyen – POLITICO
“There isn’t enough listening [in the Commission]. There isn’t enough listening to the people,” he said. Von der…
France’s historic parties vie for return to two-party politics – POLITICO
Macron successfully broke that duopoly in 2017, when the then-37-year-old campaigned for president on a pro-market, socially liberal…
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…
France risks running out of cash for social spending, auditors say – POLITICO
The Court of Auditors, however, said it believed the 2025 deficit is likely to be even greater, as…
Macron-Brigitte spat caught on camera was ‘squabbling,’ says president’s office – POLITICO
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte were filmed in what looked like a row as they…
French minister dials back suggestion to get rid of cash to fight drug dealing – POLITICO
The 42-year-old added that a presidential campaign — which he is already laying the groundwork for ahead of the…
Leaked Muslim Brotherhood report criticized as ‘alarmist’ by academics and civil society – POLITICO
The report puts forward several pieces of purported evidence, though links to the Islamist group are not always…
Inside France’s rural rising – POLITICO
With rural discontent growing, Marine Le Pen’s far-right party sees an opportunity ahead of the 2027 presidential election.…
Portugal to demand EU put pressure on France over power connectors – POLITICO
Portugal’s grid is highly integrated with its Spanish neighbor, which is how the power outage spread easily westward.…