France ready to make next-gen fighter jet alone if talks with Germany fail – POLITICO
Dassault CEO Éric Trappier conveyed that message again to French lawmakers on Wednesday. “I’m not against the project,…
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…
Macron defies Trump, revives ghost of Gaullism with push for Palestinian statehood – POLITICO
A certain idea of France For a president accustomed to negative headlines, the New York speech was a…
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…
Germany explores how to replace France in Europe’s flagship fighter jet project – POLITICO
“We share the assessment that the current situation is unsatisfactory. We are not advancing with this project,” he…
French trade unions issue ultimatum, threaten premier with new strikes
ISTANBUL French trade unions on Friday issued an ultimatum and threatened the new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu with…
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…
September 18 nationwide strike in France sparks debate over Macron’s presidency
Another no-confidence vote, another prime minister, and the same political turmoil story, but this time it appears that…
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…