France's national financial prosecutor has requested a new trial for Nicolas Sarkozy linked to allegations of bribery and fraudulent witness retraction in the 2007 Libyan campaign financing case.
The French National Assembly has approved the social security financing law including the suspension of the 2025 pension reform, highlighting significant political negotiations and parliamentary debates.
France boosts compensation for farmers hit by contagious nodular dermatitis amid ongoing unrest and misinformation.
BeIN Sports renews its Coupe de France broadcast deal for four to five years with increased financial commitment, securing exclusive coverage from the round of 32 onward amid ongoing negotiations with France Télévisions.
Edgar Wright’s Running Man stands out in 2025 as a politically charged, entertaining blockbuster combining sharp satire with inventive action and strong performances.
Emilien joins a quirky TF1 game show while Nadège's return sparks alliance shifts on The Cerveau, marking significant shifts in French TV game shows.
The 47th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in January 2025 will feature fifteen stellar acts including Chinese bicycle acrobats, a Chilean clown, Akhal-Teké horses, and Mexican trapeze artists performing a rare quadruple somersault.
The European Commission's rollback on EV targets and France's political hurdles underscore challenges in decarbonizing road transport across Europe.
A coalition urging global binding measures for political financing transparency aligns with rising political engagement among French corporate leaders amid evolving societal expectations.
Seven regional ESS projects in Côte-d'Or and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté received awards in 2025 for innovation and social impact, covering sustainable catering, therapy animals, local food, and environmental initiatives.
A French parliamentary mission reveals severe failings in import controls, threatening local agriculture and pushing France's agricultural trade balance toward a deficit.
French prosecutors demand over €1 million in fines and up to eight-year prison terms for Lafarge's executives accused of financing jihadists in Syria to keep their cement plant running.
The French National Assembly has narrowly approved the 2026 Social Security financing bill, finalizing the budget amid political divisions and suspending pension reforms.
France's government holds crisis meeting to accelerate vaccinations amid contagious nodular dermatitis outbreak impacting southwestern cattle farms.
Paris labor court orders PSG to pay Kylian Mbappé nearly €61 million in unpaid wages and bonuses, a ruling PSG intends to appeal.
A feminist association has filed a public insult complaint against Brigitte Macron for calling feminists "sales connes," sparking legal and social backlash in France.
France plans a new anti-fraud law following a critical report highlighting stalled progress and persistent challenges in combating tax fraud.
French farmers are intensifying protests against the EU-Mercosur deal and the government's management of a contagious livestock disease, demanding an end to culling and protections for domestic agriculture.
President Macron visits Marseille to confront drug trafficking violence and propose social media restrictions amid ongoing urban renewal efforts.
French health insurance premiums will rise by around 4.5% in 2026 amid rising healthcare costs and demands for urgent expenditure control.
France faces widespread agricultural protests and major highway blockades over the handling of contagious nodular dermatitis in cattle, prompting government crisis talks and a vaccination expansion plan.
Nancy's 2026 municipal elections highlight party tensions and voter concerns over security, health, and taxes as local candidates position themselves.
French regions Bar-le-Duc and Aveyron launch new initiatives to enhance local economies via artisan partnerships and community ambassador networks.
M6 celebrates two decades of 'L'amour est dans le pré' with a heartfelt reunion featuring vow renewals, tributes, and memorable confessions.
LFP Media plans to offer full coverage of Ligue 1 matches via Ligue 1 + after beIN Sports prepares to stop broadcasting, while beIN successfully fights piracy for Africa Cup of Nations matches.
Coupe de France excitement peaks with PSG football match selling out in hours and a sold-out handball quarter-final between HCCA and Montpellier.
Brigitte Macron apologizes for her private remark about feminist activists, sparking a social media wave of support amid ongoing debates over sexual violence in France.
France confronts an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis in cattle, triggering government containment measures and farmer protests amid concerns over the agricultural sector's future.
Two ongoing French investigations involve sexual assault allegations against minors: a Rouen police major charged and detained, and a Nantes man denying accusations affecting 13 children.
The French Senate adopted its 2026 budget favoring spending cuts, while political divisions within Les Républicains complicate upcoming mixed commission negotiations.
France experiences its third or fourth hottest year on record in 2025, with half the year marked by unusually high temperatures and accelerating climate change impacts.
President Macron visits Marseille to address escalating drug trafficking violence following recent unrest and reviews government efforts to combat narcotrafic.
A gas explosion in a Trévoux residential building on December 15, 2025, caused at least six casualties, including two children's deaths, prompting a major emergency response.
December 2025 in France sees the 27th Journée du Livre d'Économie at BnF promoting economic literacy, alongside the Trophées de l’Économie Numérique celebrating innovation.
The French Banking Federation proposes regulatory reforms to enhance European banks' financing capacity, addressing capital requirements and regulatory complexity.
France's social economy advances with strong social housing investments boosting the economy and a maritime cooperative using wind power to promote sustainable sea activities.
Ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, local government leaders emphasize the importance of clear, transparent working relationships between elected officials and administrative leaders amid governance challenges.
The Coupe de France trophy will be displayed in Fontenay-le-Comte on December 19 with activities, a mini-museum, and jersey unveiling ahead of Vendée Fontenay Foot's match against PSG.
Tickets for the Coupe de France match between Vendée Fontenay Foot and PSG sold out rapidly, reflecting intense local and national enthusiasm ahead of the game at Beaujoire stadium.
France experiences one of its hottest years on record in 2025, with significant temperature anomalies and global warming trends confirmed by Météo-France.
France prepares for its 2026 municipal elections in March with new voting reforms and notable candidate realignments in Marseille amid controversy over far-right alliances.
Jean-Michel Aulas and allies oppose Lyon's 2026 metropolitan budget, calling for audits amid disputes over ecological and fiscal policies ahead of municipal elections.
The Louvre grapples with increasing visitor demands, security incidents, and budgetary limits, reflecting broader challenges for French cultural institutions.
François Bayrou, mayor of Pau and former Prime Minister, is hospitalized for severe flu during a nationwide influenza epidemic in France.
France opposes the EU-Mercosur trade agreement due to farmer concerns as the European Commission pushes for a December signing amid protests and calls for political clarity.
Louvre Museum staff strike unanimously in protest over worsening working conditions and funding cuts, forcing indefinite closure amid ongoing union talks and reorganization efforts.
A French government mission is holding hearings and discussions from December 15-17, 2025, to examine the causes and effects of declining birth rates, including expert testimonies and ministerial participation.
Hauts-de-France announces a new 2025-2030 cultural-health convention promoting cultural access within healthcare to support dignity and social connection.
The mother of detained French journalist Christophe Gleizes has appealed to the Algerian president for clemency, as France demands his release amid allegations of terrorism-related charges.
The Louvre Museum faces closure threats on December 15 due to staff strikes over working conditions and funding cuts amid ongoing security and operational reforms after a jewel heist.
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