Rhône and Seine-et-Marne prefectures implement strict bans on fireworks, alcohol, and increase surveillance with helicopter patrols and road checks for New Year's Eve 2025-2026.
France plans to ban social media access for children under 15 starting September 2026, alongside extending phone bans in high schools, aiming to protect youth from digital harms.
Brigitte Bardot's death prompts calls for a government animal welfare secretariat and fundraising efforts by supporters like Jeanne Mas to continue her advocacy.
France enacts major law and policy reforms on January 1, 2026, including minimum wage rises, energy price adjustments, subsidy suspensions, and environmental protections.
French TV offers a wide range of family-friendly shows, live music performances, and comedies for New Year's Eve 2025, culminating with M6's live musical celebration from the Dôme de Paris.
Eurostar resumed train services on December 31 after a power failure disrupted travel through the Channel Tunnel, but passengers face possible delays and cancellations.
Harvesting and sales of shellfish from France's Thau lagoon have been suspended following norovirus contamination linked to heavy rains, affecting local industry and public health.
A police officer involved with the French national football team has been sanctioned with early retirement after receiving a €60,300 donation from Kylian Mbappé, prompting an investigation into financial misconduct.
The French government plans to retroactively apply key agricultural tax measures from January 1, 2026, to support the sector amid the upcoming PLF 2026 debate.
France's 2025-2026 political landscape is characterized by government instability, public debt challenges, and widespread disillusionment ahead of key elections.
Marine Le Pen will attend Brigitte Bardot's January 7 funeral in Saint-Tropez amid calls for a national tribute, though the family has not accepted the presidential offer.
Eurostar partly resumes train service after Channel Tunnel power issues caused widespread delays and stranded passengers ahead of New Year’s Eve.
In 2026, France introduces stricter vehicle inspections, new parking rules, slight toll hikes, and a modest 1% rise in TGV fares, alongside strengthened environmental taxes.
In 2025, France's immigration policies tightened leading to fewer naturalizations, while the Council of State upheld the controversial Franco-British migration agreement aimed at managing Channel crossings.
Seine-Maritime strengthens police presence, road checks, and bans nitrous oxide misuse to preserve public order on New Year's Eve 2025.
An Ipsos survey reveals deep pessimism among the French for 2026, while President Macron addresses national gloom in his New Year's speech amid ongoing political instability.
Emmanuel Pierrat faces charges of moral harassment against five employees, with his former associate also implicated in complicity, amid claims of toxic management and health impacts.
French departments including Marne, Haute-Saône, and Charente-Maritime have implemented the 'plan grand froid' to safeguard vulnerable populations during a severe cold snap with temperatures as low as -15°C, utilizing shelter expansions, intensified outreach, and emergency reporting systems.
Arcom has formally warned leading French news channel CNews for remarks that incited discrimination against immigrants and Muslims, highlighting concerns over media responsibility.
France plans to borrow a record €310 billion in 2026, beginning in January under a special law, despite lacking an approved budget for the year.
A 26-year-old intoxicated man attacked passengers on Paris Metro Line 3 with a hammer, injuring two and prompting a police investigation for attempted murder.
The French Interior Ministry admitted misidentifying the nationality of the Paris metro stabbing suspect, who holds a French passport despite initial claims he was a Malian immigrant.
France is deploying 90,000 law enforcement officers nationwide to secure New Year's Eve celebrations, with a strong security presence focused on Paris and the Champs-Élysées.
The Toulouse administrative court has authorized continued construction of the A69 highway after overturning a previous halt based on environmental grounds, while legal challenges over unauthorized land use persist.
The French government has prolonged the tax exemption on tips for low-wage workers until the 2026 budget vote, following legislative delays and sector opposition to taxing tips.
France experienced a 10% rise in Christmas 2025 spending, supporting holiday sectors, yet economic experts warn about the sustainability of this boost into 2026.
France faces political paralysis and growing youth disengagement as it nears the 2027 presidential election, despite pressing geopolitical challenges and defense needs.
France in 2025 is marked by political turmoil with short-lived governments, pension reform failures, and rising far-right influence undermining Macron's leadership.
Olivier Guckert returns as Meuse PS leader, Martine Joly opts out of next elections, and Deputy Maxime Ambard reports on a busy parliamentary year.
The beloved quiz show 'Le Grand Concours' returns to TF1 on January 20, while the film 'Sur un air de blues' honoring Neil Diamond premieres Wednesday.
M6 previews new reality TV highlights including the inspiring contestant Manon in "L’Amour est dans le pré 2026" and intense game shifts in "Pandore."
France faces a divided debate over granting Brigitte Bardot a national tribute, balancing her cultural impact against her controversial past.
France faces colder than usual temperatures, but conditions fall short of officially being labeled a cold wave, according to meteorological criteria.
The Hauts-de-France region faces a soaring agricultural trade deficit amid climate change impacts, driving efforts to enhance competitiveness and sustainability through innovation and government support.
France faces a prolonged cold spell and snowfall risk in early 2026, with emergency plans active and vulnerable families in Paris enduring harsh conditions.
An ongoing strike by waste collection workers in Lille has disrupted services for 500,000 residents during the holiday season, with demands for better pay and conditions fueling the stoppage.
Éric Ciotti advances his alliance with the Rassemblement National, challenging Les Républicains and reshaping right-wing politics ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election.
The global wellness market has surged to $6.8 trillion, fueled by a new focus on prevention and lifestyle in health spending, reshaping the health and wellness landscape.
The Gard department in France launches a strategic roadmap to empower social and solidarity economy actors to better engage with public procurement processes, promoting local inclusion and sustainability.
The proposal of a national tribute to Brigitte Bardot after her death has reignited political divisions in France, with conservatives supporting and leftists opposing due to her controversial past.
Gaël Clichy has been named head coach of Stade Malherbe de Caen, becoming the fifth coach since Kylian Mbappé’s group took over the club amid a challenging season.
The Trophées du Sport 2025 in Fontenay-le-Comte and major national sports moments of 2025 highlight France's vibrant sporting achievements.
Julien Lepers publicly criticizes successor Samuel Etienne amid the decline and weekly cancellation of 'Questions pour un champion'.
Brigitte Bardot's funeral is scheduled for January 7 in Saint-Tropez amid contrasting political reactions highlighting France's divided legacy of the iconic actress.
George Clooney, Amal Alamuddin, and their children have officially become French nationals, solidifying their connection to their Provence home where they value privacy and culture.
France faces sustained subzero temperatures with activated cold weather emergency plans and widespread snow and ice warnings as 2025 ends.
The death of Brigitte Bardot at 91 has led to her burial in Saint-Tropez's marine cemetery and sparked debate over a national tribute, with political divides and Bardot’s own wishes for simplicity influencing the controversy.
TikTok creators profit from spreading misinformation in France, complicating public health efforts as the flu epidemic surges and antivaccine movements gain traction globally.
French authorities are actively combating contagious nodular dermatitis in cattle with detection, culling, and vaccination strategies to protect the livestock industry.
Despite a rise in Christmas consumer spending driven by stable inflation, France faces economic uncertainty due to a stalled 2026 budget and frozen public aid programs.
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