Household confidence in France has reached its lowest since 2013 amid expectations of stagnating growth in 2026, with inflation, political uncertainty, and social unrest weighing on the economy.
France's 2027 presidential election will utilize its two-round voting system, with party primaries like the recent left-wing primary playing a key role in candidate selection.
Gabriel Attal proposes a unified Democratic primary to consolidate left-wing votes and prevent a Mélenchon-Le Pen runoff in the 2027 presidential election.
France's 'casseurs-payeurs' law, which would impose financial liabilities on protesters, faces criticism for threatening civil liberties and escalating social tensions ahead of Senate debates.
French politicians clash over May 2, 2027 date for the presidential election’s second round, citing risks from May Day disruptions and campaigning rules, with government rejecting changes.
The suspect in the deadly racist attack in Trappes denies a racist motive while undergoing psychiatric evaluation following police custody.
The UN1TÉ police union calls for political accountability amid rising police injuries in France's ongoing social protests.
The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony in London highlighted stars like Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane, honoring football's best in a historic event held in England for the first time.
Political figures prepare strategies and face legal battles as France heads to the 2026 presidential election, highlighting key alliances and social tensions.
French commerce faces a €1.5 billion loss and widespread business damage due to the October 17 protests, with ongoing support efforts and calls for protest pauses to revive economic activity.
Despite efforts to adopt organic farming and protect water sources, pesticide contamination persists in Hauts-de-France, posing costly remediation challenges.
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire criticizes police strategy after October 17 riots amid over 850 arrests and preventive security measures in the capital.
Far-right politicians in Marseille resist housing regulations and social housing projects amidst an escalating local housing crisis.
France has implemented strict security measures and bans across several cities ahead of the October 24 protests, following violent demonstrations earlier in the month.
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