The French National Assembly overwhelmingly rejected the revenue section of the 2026 finance bill, with only one deputy supporting it amid broad political opposition.
Sophia Chikirou of La France insoumise declares her candidacy for Paris mayor in 2025, rejecting socialist alliances and calling for change.
France's decision to withhold funding from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria has drawn sharp critique from NGOs amid a global donor summit.
Memorial marches across France unify political leaders and citizens against narcotraffic following Mehdi Kessaci's death.
France’s 2026 budget faces significant delays and opposition in the National Assembly, risking late approval and fallback legislative measures.
In response to Mehdi Kessaci's assassination, France witnesses widespread political and public marches conveying unity against narcotrafic and honoring his memory.
FC Périgny has reached the 8th round of the 2025 Coupe de France, overcoming a tough league start amid team restructuring.
Jean Guidoni's life and music left a profound legacy of artistic innovation and social critique, culminating in a career that spanned nearly five decades.
HBO confirms France as the filming location for The White Lotus Season 4, with production underway and hopes for a tourism boost.
Graffiti targeting a Palestine colloquium at Collège de France sparked an investigation and political backlash, leading to the event's venue change amid debates over academic freedom and accusations of anti-Semitism.
The murder of Mehdi Kessaci in Marseille has spurred nationwide tributes and calls for mass mobilization against narcotrafficking, with public marches planned across France.
Four men have been sentenced to prison terms for cyberharassing DJ Barbara Butch after her performance in the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.
A recent femicide in Sedan highlights the growing crisis of gender-based violence in France, where over three women daily suffer from such tragedies.
France grapples with rural ecological resistance while advocating for fossil fuel phase-out at COP30 amid international negotiation challenges.
Nicolas Sarkozy to release prison memoir on December 10, sharing reflections from his incarceration following conviction for illicit campaign financing.
LFI plans to contest over 500 municipalities in 2026 with a direct approach against leftist incumbents, while pushing social reform through VAT elimination on essentials amid parliamentary debate.
Following a high-profile inmate escape in Rennes, France launches a €29 million plan to eliminate mobile phones from six prisons and strengthen prison security measures nationwide.
In Rennes, community and union members rallied to support a male nursery school teacher threatened by a family opposing his supervision of their daughter due to his gender.
The French Senate reinstated critical measures including a CSG freeze for retirees and a tax on health insurance contributions to help reduce the 2026 Social Security deficit.
France is under extensive snow and ice alerts, with warnings issued across 76 departments including Paris and Tarn, urging caution on roads amid an early winter cold snap.
Lower division teams FC Périgny and Trois-Cités Poitiers highlight the Coupe de France 8th round with their inspiring performances and upcoming important matches.
A comprehensive look at late 2025 French entertainment, highlighting notable films, albums, tours, and shows with major French talents.
France faces a political impasse in its 2025 budget debate, prompting the government to propose a special law to unblock fiscal decision-making amid partisan tensions.
Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion visited a high school in Arles to emphasize the importance of education and ambition, addressing the decline of social mobility in France and advocating for collective action to restore it.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a major regulatory simplification decree to aid municipalities, unveiling plans to cut red tape and streamline governance.
French ministers Darmanin and Nuñez visited Marseille a week after Mehdi Kessaci's assassination to show commitment in combating drug trafficking amid local calls for stronger action.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu proposes a 500-euro annual bonus for French mayors and plans to cut municipal regulations to support local officials facing growing pressures.
Amid Senate debates that include suspending pension reform, the French government plans a special law to ensure the 2026 budget passes if parliamentary talks fail by year-end.
Following the assassination of Mehdi Kessaci, France intensifies efforts against rising drug trafficking violence with government officials drawing comparisons to Belgium and the Netherlands.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu pledges a decentralization law before Christmas 2025 to clarify housing policy responsibilities amid local governments' financial struggles.
Bordeaux's 2025 Global Social Economy Forum drew thousands worldwide to discuss ESS growth and challenges amid visa issues and funding concerns.
Canal+ retains full rights to UEFA Champions League and European football for 2027-2031, securing a key sports media deal in France.
The new Astérix film 'Le Royaume de Nubie' releases its first trailer and images, showcasing the Gauls' adventurous journey through ancient Egypt.
The French government and pesticide manufacturers appeal a court ruling requiring new environmental assessments for pesticides affecting biodiversity.
France’s military chief has warned citizens and local leaders to prepare mentally and strategically for potential war, stirring political controversy over his call for sacrifice.
A Nantes nursery school director is on sick leave after threats from a family rejecting a male teacher, prompting a staff strike for better protection.
A crime expert warns of cartel-style drug trafficking in France, as legislative reforms and security issues highlight challenges in combating organized crime.
France faces a severe child homelessness crisis with nearly 3,000 children sleeping rough nightly, raising urgent social concerns on International Children's Rights Day.
France's government has launched a consultation to update the property tax system for 2026, focusing on comfort elements that will likely increase taxes for millions, amid widespread political criticism.
The French government has issued a civil resilience guide and winter cold alerts with emergency measures in place for vulnerable populations in Cantal.
Feminist groups in France plan mass protests against rising femicides and call for a comprehensive law as government efforts are criticized as insufficient.
New report reveals 614 infants in France were victims of sexual violence in 2024 amid rising total cases and high-profile abuse incidents.
The French government's 2025 property tax increase, now including utilities, faces political opposition and affects millions of households.
Interior and Justice Ministers visit Marseille following the assassination of Mehdi Kessaci to reinforce government commitment against growing narcotrafic violence.
France's National Assembly approved a €2 tax on small parcels from outside the EU to finance enhanced product safety checks starting January 2026.
National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet proposes reforms to parliamentary budget procedures to enhance legislative efficiency and foster compromise amid ongoing voting challenges.
The French Ministry of Education's 2025 national assessments show stable overall student results with modest gains in reading fluency and some narrowing of math performance gaps, though challenges remain in writing and math skills.
According to France's 2024 official report, domestic feminicides have surged, with more than three women daily becoming victims, prompting urgent calls for improved protections and professional training.
Antoine Griezmann supports NFL's efforts for a 2026 Paris game as Stade de France negotiations advance toward confirmation.
France qualifies atop their group and secures a pot 1 placement for the 2026 World Cup draw, facing potential opponents including past champions and familiar teams from 2022.
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