French Economic Challenges Highlight Need for Industrial Policy Shift Amid Global Pressures
France faces urgent economic reforms as experts call for revamped industrial policy and social model amidst global competition and decarbonization efforts.
France in English: News Today
Top stories
France Suffers First Defeat Under Zidane, Losing 3-1 to Italy in UEFA Nations League
France lost 3-1 to Italy in the UEFA Nations League on November 12, 2026, marking the first defeat for coach Zinédine Zidane and putting their quarter-final spot at risk.
France Faces Acute Social Unrest amid Escalating Violence in Schools and Nationwide Protests
France is facing intense social unrest, highlighted by escalating violence in schools and record-breaking protests nationwide amid economic challenges.
Life Sentences Sought in 2020 Marseille Triple Homicide Linked to Amine Kessaci's Family
Prosecutors have requested life sentences for key figures accused of ordering the 2020 narcotic-related triple homicide in Marseille, involving the family of activist Amine Kessaci.
Grassroots Mobilization and Legal Controversies Intensify Amid Far-Right Rise in France
Citizens in southwestern France are mobilizing against the National Rally’s rise while far-right affiliates face legal challenges nationally, underscoring increasing civic and political opposition in France.
Latest headlines
-
France Advances Innovation with New Investment Models and Energy-saving Leasing Program
-
Lyon Metropolis Advances Monitoring of Priority Neighborhood Policies with 2027 Evaluation in Sight
-
Retailleau Pushes for Right-Wing Primary Despite Philippe's Absence
-
Jean-Luc Mélenchon Focuses 2027 Presidential Campaign on Overseas Territories
-
France Launches €725 Million Agricultural Recovery Plan to Bolster Food Sovereignty and Climate Resilience
-
Presidential Candidates Spotlight 'Made in France' and Reindustrialization in 2027 Campaign
-
False Bomb Threats Target Multiple French Schools on November 12, 2026
-
France Faces Continued Social Unrest with New Protests as Government Tightens Judicial Responses
News by section
Breaking
Moody's Downgrades France's 2026 Growth Forecast to a Mere 0.2% Amid Economic Challenges
Moody's sharply lowers France's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.2%, highlighting political and financial hurdles, while national forecasts remain slightly more optimistic.
-
Racist Attack in Trappes Sparks Police Investigation and Calls for Action Against Racism
-
Kamel Daoud Sentenced to Five Years in Algerian Prison Over 'Houris' Controversy
-
France Publicly Blames Iran for Massive Cyberattack on Grocery Store Refrigeration Systems
-
France Attributes October Supermarket Refrigerator Cyberattack to Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Vows Strong Retaliation
National
CGT Labor Union Scores Key Victory in Fight Against Workplace Gender-Based Violence in Train Sector
The CGT union gains crucial concessions in wage and safety improvements ahead of ASCT elections, bolstering efforts against gender-based violence in France’s train sector workplaces.
-
Associations File Complaint Over Great Replacement Theory Broadcasts on CNews and Europe 1
-
Youth and Educators Mobilize for New Strikes Against Parcoursup Reform Amidst Government Deadlock
-
France Launches Investigation into Iranian Cyberattacks on Supermarket Refrigeration Systems
-
France Set for 1.6% Minimum Wage Increase Amid Ongoing Social Protests
Sports
France Faces Italy in Crucial Nations League Clash Amid Major Absences
France aims to secure quarter-final qualification in the Nations League against Italy despite missing key players including captain Mbappé.
-
Fabien Galthié Highlights Commemoration at Stade de France Rugby Match on November 13, 2026
-
Zidane Prioritizes Midfield Role for Zaïre-Emery as Kroupi Earns First France Call-Up
-
Aurélien Tchouaméni Out of France's Upcoming Nations League Matches Due to Adductor Injury
-
Eli Junior Kroupi earns first call-up to French national team amid Marcus Thuram's injury
Politics
Right-Wing Primary Debate Intensifies Ahead of 2027 French Presidential Race
Right and center-right candidates prepare for a contentious primary ahead of the 2027 French presidential election, with key meetings scheduled to resolve divisions.
-
Political Figures React to Racist Attack in Trappes, Highlighting Government Inaction
-
Bruno Retailleau Sets January 31 and February 7 for Republicans' 2027 Primary, Pressures Edouard Philippe
-
France Advances Political Integrity with New Asset Declaration Reforms Amidst Public Trust Challenges
-
Inside the Racially Motivated Terrorist Attack by Kévin Tessier Near Paris
Business
Air Freight Sector Shows Strong Growth and Resilience Amid Challenges in 2026
Despite rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions, the air freight sector grew 7.7% in 2026, with major airlines boosting profits and aircraft makers forecasting fleet expansions.
-
French Local Economies Drive Sustainable Development with Innovative Low-Carbon Initiatives
-
Economic Struggles Weigh on French Communities Amid Support Measures in Reims
-
French Government Acts on 'Smicardisation' Amid Wage Debate and Social Mobilizations
-
Controversy Erupts Over Arcep's Economic Model Proposals for Public Fiber Networks in France
Health
France Plans to Deploy 100 Mobile Clinics by 2027 to Combat Medical Deserts
France aims to deploy 100 mobile medical clinics by 2027 to improve healthcare access in rural and underserved urban areas facing medical deserts.
-
Gender Inequalities and Sexual Violence Fuel Women's Mental Health Crisis in France
-
Health Concerns Heightened Amid October 31 Protests in France Over Tear Gas Use
-
Hauts-de-France Faces Ongoing Challenge of Pesticide Contamination in Water Despite Organic Farming Push
-
Severe Health Impacts Emerge from Law Enforcement Crowd Control Techniques in Paris Protests
Paris
Paris Police Ban Student Protests as Interior Minister Defends Use of Tear Gas and Grenades
Paris police ban a planned student protest in the city center, while Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez defends police use of tear gas amid escalating tensions with protest groups.
-
Paris Authorities Crack Down on Racist 'Remigration' Messages Amid Unauthorized Far-Right Meeting
-
Investigation Launched After Molotov Cocktail Attack on Gendarmes During October 31 Paris Protests
-
Paris Authorities Respond to Far-Right Extremism with Legal Actions Amid Hate Speech Surge
-
Paris Protests Set for October 31 Amid Court-Approved Route and Heightened Security Measures
Lyon
Economic Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship Highlighted at Journées de l'Économie 2026 in Lyon
At the 19th Journées de l'Économie in Lyon, economic challenges and the rise of social entrepreneurship were key themes, discussing public services, impact-driven businesses, and youth employment prospects in the AI era.
-
France Enacts Heightened Security Measures Amidst Tense October 24 Protests
-
Massive Student Protests in Lyon Prompt Political Responses and Calls for Dialogue
-
Right-Wing Majority in Lyon Cuts Key Social Welfare Program RSJ
-
Lyon Grapples with Gender-Based Violence and Rent Control Policies Amid Metropolitan Financial Strains
Featured topics
The top news stories in France
Delivered straight to your inbox each morning.