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…
Government downfall tests Macron like never before – POLITICO
In reality, though, the risks of failure are high. Laurent Wauquiez, Les Républicains’ parliamentary leader, warned on Monday…
France’s survival is at stake – POLITICO
The 74-year-old longtime centrist has so far failed to convince the opposition to swallow the bitter medicine he…
French bid to create ‘State of New Caledonia’ rejected by pro-independence bloc
Published on 13/08/2025 – 15:52 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The main pro-independence coalition in the French overseas territory of New…
French culture minister and fugitive former auto exec to face corruption trial – POLITICO
PARIS — French Culture Minister Rachida Dati and former Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will face trial on charges…
Top of Eiffel Tower closed due to extreme heat – POLITICO
Temperatures in Paris are expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius this week, with parts of southern France soaring…
French government to face no-confidence vote after pension talks collapse – POLITICO
Once the conclave ended without a deal, the Socialists demanded that lawmakers be allowed to propose changes to…
French PM under fire as pensions ‘conclave’ concludes without agreement – POLITICO
Though President Emmanuel Macron commended Bayrou for his insistence “on the importance of reaching an agreement” in comments…
French pension ‘conclave’ faces make-or-break moment – POLITICO
The French government is working on plans to find €40 billion in savings for next year’s budget to…