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…
EU aims to ‘Le Pen proof’ its budget with swift deal by 2026 – POLITICO
“At the European Council in December 2026, there will be blood on the walls,” said a senior EU…
Rome gloats as France becomes Italy and Italy becomes France – POLITICO
Italy’s budget deficit is projected to come in at 3.3 percent of gross domestic product this year, while…
Flag spat erupts in France as Macron prepares to recognize Palestinian statehood – POLITICO
In June, a court ordered Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi, a Macron ally, to temporarily stop displaying Israeli flags…
Pierre Moscovici to leave France’s Court of Auditors early – POLITICO
PARIS — Former European Commissioner Pierre Moscovici told colleagues on Wednesday that he will leave his post as the first…
Why Macron thinks Lecornu can save France from the abyss – POLITICO
Until now, Macron has battled to keep his key achievements untouched, notably his controversial pension reforms and long-running…
Le Pen turns the screw on Macron ahead of crunch budget talks – POLITICO
“The National Rally is not up for sale to the highest Macronist bidder, as opposed to [the conservative]…
Paris prosecutors see foreign hand behind pig heads stunt – POLITICO
Foreign interference is “something we must take into account, and that we do take into account, since in…
Ursula’s Fight Song — who’s singing along? – POLITICO
“Europe is in a fight.” With those words, Ursula von der Leyen set the tone for her State…
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…