Sarkozy prison date to be set. Here’s why the former French president will serve time despite appeal
PARIS (AP) — The date for Nicolas Sarkozy’s imprisonment will be set Monday, after the former French president…
France awaits new PM to end political crisis
France on Thursday awaited in suspense over who would be its next prime minister as a deadline ticked…
What to know about France’s political mess – POLITICO
What does this mean for the nationalist far-right? Let’s start with Marine Le Pen and her far-right party,…
The EU’s worst nightmare has never looked so real – POLITICO
At both the presidential and parliamentary levels, victory for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally is now distinctly possible,…
Macron urged to quit to end France’s political crisis
President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday under pressure even from allies to find a rapid solution to France’s…
Taxing the Rich and the Survival of Emmanuel Macron
The idea of a wealth tax on society’s richest people is suddenly in vogue, thanks to the political…
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…
France drives other nations to recognize Palestinian state
PARIS (AP) — A moment of truth: that’s how French President Emmanuel Macron sees the recognition of a…
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…
Europe’s far right launches legal battle against EU over withheld funding – POLITICO
Equal treatment In a separate lawsuit filed mid-July, the Patriots accused the Parliament of bias and lack of…