Hauts-de-France gears up for a pivotal economic meeting in Saint-Quentin focusing on commerce sector changes, while regional leadership in social economy evolves with new appointments.
The French government has set strict deadlines and procedures for candidate applications in the 2026 municipal elections, emphasizing in-person submission, specific documentation, and appointment requirements across regions.
The presumed bullying-related suicide of a Mitry-Mory high school student has prompted multiple investigations and official intervention amid community unrest.
France's justice system sees a landmark financial fraud conviction, an imminent ruling on criminal prescription laws, and renewed focus on anti-tax fraud efforts by the new financial prosecutor.
French regulated savings products like Livret A and LEP will see interest rate cuts in February 2026, reducing savers' returns amid declining attractiveness and net withdrawals.
French farmers stage large tractor protests across Lyon, Dijon, and Paris, highlighting concerns over the Mercosur free trade deal and falling crop prices, while facing controversial police arrests.
France pushes for a €36 billion defense budget boost amid global threats and joins a European military exercise in Greenland to support Arctic security and Danish sovereignty.
France has launched Maprocuration, a fully digital system for electoral proxy voting via France Identité, ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.
President Macron emphasized accelerating France's military rearmament with a €36 billion budget increase amid rising global tensions and evolving defense challenges.
Jean and Viviane Badache were sentenced to seven years in prison for orchestrating France’s largest real estate fraud, causing devastating financial damage to hundreds of victims.
Former Olympic swimmer Yannick Agnel will face trial for alleged rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old, with the court confirming sufficient evidence for prosecution despite his claims of consensual relations.
An analysis of Donald Trump’s use of entertainment in politics alongside the broad scope of French artistic culture reveals the convergence of media and reflection in contemporary society.
Upcoming French TV series, radio projects, and film appearances featuring Bastiaan Van Leeuwen, Gaëtan Serais, and Robert Pattinson are poised to draw attention in early 2026.
The FFF has released the complete schedule and TV broadcast details for the Coupe de France Round of 16 matches happening February 3-5, 2026, including key fixtures and channels.
PSG’s surprising early elimination from the 2025-2026 Coupe de France opens the field to other clubs, promising a fiercely contested competition among France’s professional teams.
France's Livret A interest rate will decrease to 1.5% from February 2026, impacting millions of savers and social housing financing.
The French National Assembly’s approval of a €4.9 billion cut to local funding sparks political controversy amid opposition maneuvers and government uncertainty over constitutional tools to pass the 2026 budget.
The Banque de France proposes lowering the Livret A interest rate to 1.5%, effective February 2026, in response to slowing inflation, with support from the Minister of Economy.
French press publishers renew their fight against tech platforms and AI companies to secure fair compensation for their content amid new challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
The Socialist Party refuses to join François Bayrou's government, solidifying its central role in the National Assembly amid clear distancing from LFI.
The Fédération Française de Football announces the TV broadcast schedule for the Coupe de France 8th finals, detailing match dates, times, and channels including beIN SPORTS and France 2.
PSG's early Coupe de France exit opens opportunity for Marseille and others; Strasbourg to face Monaco in upcoming key matchup.
The 2026 municipal elections candidate submission process is underway with detailed procedures in place, coinciding with the political retirement announcement of community president Delmira Dauvilliers.
Mayor Patrick Molinoz unveiled plans for smart city projects, infrastructure improvements, and new jobs in Venarey-Les Laumes for 2026, set against France’s national economic struggles.
France joins Germany, Sweden, and Norway in a joint military exercise in Greenland to support Denmark amid US-related tensions and to enhance regional security capabilities.
French farmers intensify protests over environmental regulations as the government prepares an emergency agricultural law proposing regulatory relief measures.
France leads a European military mission to support Denmark in Greenland as tensions grow over US interest in the Arctic territory.
Amid rising rural protests symbolized by the removal of European flags from town halls, the French National Assembly has rejected motions of censure against the government over the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
The 2026 French municipal elections in the PACA region are marked by controversies over alliances and strategic campaigns by Renaissance and RN ahead of key mayoral races.
France's 2026 municipal elections are being viewed as a crucial chance to revive political engagement and break out of the current political deadlock ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
Lyon hospitals face emergency room overcrowding as medical staff call for the activation of the Plan blanc emergency protocol amid rising patient numbers and delays.
French liberal doctors end a ten-day strike protesting health budget measures but face calls for an unlimited guard strike amid stalled government talks and systemic healthcare issues.
As the 2026 Paris mayoral elections approach, the left-wing coalition led by Emmanuel Grégoire seeks to build campaign momentum amid a close contest with Rachida Dati.
Louvre faces governance issues and imposes a 10-euro fee on non-EU visitors to manage its crisis, despite union protests and leadership scrutiny.
French National Assembly debates two motions of censure from LFI and RN against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement amid agricultural protests, though motions are set to fail due to lack of support from major parties.
France faces economic risks with a 5.4% deficit as government seeks swift 2026 budget adoption amid calls for compromise and fiscal prudence.
Jean-Marc Morandini and a basketball coach in Gironde were definitively convicted for child exploitation offenses with significant legal penalties and professional bans.
Key candidates and alliances are shaping early dynamics in the 2027 French presidential election, with Louis Sarkozy gaining Renaissance support and Matthieu Pigasse entering the race.
France has banned ten British far-right activists from entering the country due to their violent actions against migrants attempting Channel crossings, amid rising migrant flows and bilateral UK-France agreements.
Farmers across France continue protests while the government doubles support funding and pursues disease control measures.
France will open a consulate in Greenland as President Macron warns against US threats to the island’s sovereignty, highlighting growing international tensions.
France enhances social aid with 50,000 electric vehicles leased to low-income residents and Crédit Municipal offering vital financial support to vulnerable populations.
Medef Vaucluse launches Comex 40 to empower young entrepreneurs while the Spinabricks fair highlights innovation and boosts regional economy in 2026.
French municipalities gear up for the 2026 elections with voter registration deadlines approaching and notable incumbent candidacies announced.
France joins European allies in condemning violence in Iran and prepares to open a consulate in Greenland amid US territorial tensions.
January 2026 French agricultural protests continue in Paris and Toulouse despite government emergency legislation and police interventions, reflecting ongoing tensions.
2025 ranks as the third hottest year on record globally, marking a sustained surpassing of the 1.5°C warming threshold and highlighting urgent climate challenges.
Île-de-France has introduced a detailed 2024-2026 human resources roadmap to enhance public employment through strategic actions targeting recruitment, training, and workplace conditions.
French political figures see fluctuating popularity while Hungary's Orban faces criticism over restrictive natalist policies.
Global economic growth demonstrates resilience despite uncertainties, while France shows mixed sectoral activity trends in early 2026 amid continued challenges.
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