French opposition parties, led by RN and left-wing groups, propose contrasting 2026 budgets; RN pushes radical spending cuts while others advocate higher taxes on the wealthy.
France's ongoing public spending cuts by successive governments are causing job losses and service degradation in public sector agencies, raising concerns about the future of public services.
France's political scene faces tension with government retirement reforms and left-wing electoral strategy shaping 2025's turbulent landscape.
Marseille plans to install 300 additional surveillance cameras by the end of 2025, expanding its network amid political debates on their effectiveness.
The 2026 French budget was rejected by the National Assembly's Finance Committee, sparking unprecedented parliamentary debates and public concern about potential government instability.
The Louvre jewelry heist fuels political conflict, impersonation schemes, and AI-generated fake videos amid an ongoing investigation.
Five days after the Louvre robbery, security concerns escalate as thieves remain fugitives and the German lift manufacturer involved controversially promotes its equipment used in the heist.
The French National Assembly has passed a landmark law integrating non-consent into the legal definition of rape, marking a major advancement for victims' rights and consent culture.
France has upgraded its avian influenza risk status to high and enacted stricter containment and vaccination measures following multiple outbreaks across several regions.
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed François Fillon's last appeal against his conviction for fictitious jobs involving his wife, affirming the fairness of the trial process.
France records 272,400 domestic violence victims in 2024, mostly women, with physical violence dominating the cases and regional disparities noted.
A 13-year-old boy in Besançon has been charged for raping and filming a 9-year-old child, with judicial authorities clarifying an 8-year-old involved cannot be held criminally responsible.
The French finance committee has broadly rejected the 2026 budget's revenue section, triggering political tensions including suspensions within Les Républicains amid critiques of government policies.
France's government suspends the 2025 pension reform, incurring over €1 billion in costs by 2027 and adjusting health insurance contributions and pension indexing to offset expenses.
Storm Benjamin lashes France with record winds and heavy rains causing floods, transport disruptions, and multiple weather alerts across nineteen departments.
beIN Sports resumes NBA broadcasts in France for 2025-26, sharing coverage with Amazon Prime Video and featuring star Victor Wembanyama.
Brigitte Bardot, at 91, refutes false death rumors on social media after minor surgery hospitalization, affirming her well-being and ongoing commitment to animal rights.
The French National Assembly's finance committee has decisively rejected the revenue portion of the 2026 budget, revealing political fractures and casting doubt on its approval in the full Assembly.
An Iranian migrant expelled from the UK under a Franco-British agreement has returned by boat, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing Channel crossings amid rising migrant numbers.
Twin brothers were sentenced for cutting down an olive tree memorial for Ilan Halimi, receiving prison time and suspended sentences amid controversy over the symbolic attack.
A knife fight at Villefranche-sur-Saône prison wounded five inmates, two critically, with investigations underway.
Storm Benjamin leads to weather warnings and preventive actions across western France, with gusts of up to 130 km/h, flooding risks, and disruptions to transport and local governance.
The French Finance Committee adopts an amendment to cap electricity prices and reform tariff calculations in the 2026 budget, addressing EDF’s revenue mechanisms and consumer protections.
Laurence des Cars, Louvre's president, testified before the Senate acknowledging security failures after the 2025 imperial jewel theft, defending her management, and revealing her unaccepted resignation.
A coalition of unions and associations challenge French government sanctions that reduce unemployment and social aid, citing worsening poverty and exclusion.
France grapples with deep public service budget cuts, especially in health insurance, raising alarms about service quality and accessibility.
France confronts enduring budget deficits and political turmoil, with experts calling for social protection reform and educators demanding equitable resources for disadvantaged schools.
Late 2024 in France promises a dynamic array of entertainment events, including comedy shows, music performances, esports tournaments, and television premieres.
Investigation into the Louvre jewelry heist progresses amid union demands for more security staff and budget; officials confirm suspects and ongoing inquiries into internal complicity.
France’s 2026 budget debates spark critiques of pension reforms, new digital taxes on tech giants, and controversial tax measures.
Marine Tondelier formally announces her 2027 presidential bid, emphasizing ecological reform and left-wing unity amid her party's historic low polls.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres confirms the inevitable breach of the 1.5°C warming limit and urges ambitious climate action and financing ahead of COP30 in Brazil.
President Macron's recent comments about pension reform delay contradict government assurances, while repeated referendum threats add to political uncertainty.
France plans education budget cuts due to declining student numbers, while Social Security budget review delays with pension reform suspension added.
Jean Castex's appointment as SNCF CEO was confirmed by parliament, marking a strategic shift to modernize aging rail infrastructure and address climate challenges and competition.
The Louvre reopened after a $88 million jewelry theft, sparking political inquiry and public debate over museum security.
The proposed Montessori school project in Givors faces accusations of masking an Islamic school linked to a Shiite mosque, stirring local political tensions.
Jean Castex has been overwhelmingly approved by the French parliament as the new CEO of SNCF following review by transparency authorities.
A newly adopted amendment in France's 2026 budget proposes ending the capital gains tax exemption on primary residences, marking a major fiscal shift for homeowners.
Nicolas Sarkozy is receiving special prison protection due to specific threats linked to his former presidential status as he serves a five-year sentence for illegal campaign financing.
Météo-France warns of strong winds and wave submersion along French Atlantic and Channel coasts as Storm Benjamin approaches, issuing multiple orange alerts.
Amazon Prime has secured NBA broadcasting rights in France until 2036, with BeIN Sports negotiating a co-broadcasting deal for the upcoming season.
The Logis de la Clartière in Vendée offers the unique dinner show 'Les maîtres du logis,' blending heritage, gaming, and gastronomy in an immersive entertainment experience.
Medef's Paris demonstration highlights the growing economic struggles of French SMEs and local businesses facing taxation, regulation, and foreign competition in 2025.
A new French economic report reveals the immense ecological and economic importance of forests, urging integration of their true value into climate policies and national accounts.
The French Senate is set to vote on a law enhancing remuneration and retirement benefits for local elected officials to address a crisis of mayoral resignations.
France confronts rising antisemitism and racism as a university event supporting terrorist acts and a parachuting club's Ku Klux Klan-themed party trigger official outrage and legal actions.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy begins his unprecedented prison sentence under close security at La Santé, accompanied by two security officers in neighboring cells.
The Louvre estimates the loss from a recent jewelry theft at €88 million, prompting investigations and calls to strengthen museum security amid staffing concerns.
Nicolas Sarkozy has been jailed following his conviction for orchestrating illegal Libyan campaign financing in 2007, with his lawyers filing a release request now awaiting judicial decision.
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