France has issued over 4.5 million valid residence permits, a historic high, while facing rising arrests of undocumented immigrants without corresponding increases in expulsions in 2025.
France has issued over 4.5 million valid residence permits, a historic high, while facing rising arrests of undocumented immigrants without corresponding increases in expulsions in 2025.
Boualem Sansal, a Franco-Algerian author recently pardoned after imprisonment, has been elected to the Académie française, joining the ranks of great French literary figures.
Official data reveal France's unemployment rose 6.8% in 2025, with political and economic factors impacting labor market stability.
France records record immigration levels in 2025 alongside a judiciary racism scandal at its national asylum court, raising ethical and policy debates.
France launches a new cybersecurity strategy toward 2030 and simultaneously fines France Travail 5 million euros for a massive data breach, reflecting a nationwide push for stronger cyber defenses.
Since the 2021 reform, most French fathers now take full paternity leave, although professional stability affects access and financial issues remain barriers.
France's immigration challenges intensify with rising residence permits amid economic needs and demographic decline, yet political opposition persists.
Jean-Marc Morandini’s conviction for sexual harassment becomes final, while Bordeaux’s Iboat nightclub faces temporary closure amid a sexual assault controversy involving rugby players.
French police unions are organizing a nationwide protest involving citizens to denounce deteriorating public safety and insufficient police resources.
France set a record with over 4.5 million valid residence permits in 2025, fueled by family, humanitarian, and long-term stays, despite stricter regularization and reduced naturalizations.
French police detain two streamers in a case of online violence and discrimination, while a defense lawyer's controversial claim in Samuel Paty's murder appeal provokes public outrage.
A white march in Mitry-Mory drew thousands to honor Camélia, a 17-year-old who died by suicide after enduring school bullying, sparking calls for stronger anti-bullying measures.
France faces a deadly avalanche surge amid climate change, while government sets clear temperature rise targets to guide adaptation efforts.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has launched a major plan to build 2 million homes by 2030, addressing France's urgent housing crisis with new policies and financial incentives.
A recent judicial ruling against sexual assault and a new national report reveal the deep-rooted and multifaceted sexism challenges persisting in France today.
Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram Catholic school to close by summer 2025 following a decades-long abuse scandal that tarnished its reputation and prompted relocation plans pending Vatican approval.
The 2026 report on sexism in France reveals entrenched hostile and paternalistic sexism, exacerbated by social media, prompting government legislative and educational reforms.
Heavy rainfall and storm alerts in Aude and Finistère lead to flood warnings, road closures, power outages, school shutdowns, and emergency measures in January 2026.
The General Controller highlights critical overcrowding and poor conditions at Baie-Mahault prison in Guadeloupe, with urgent calls for reform amid rising violence and deteriorating facilities.
France’s 2026 census, launched by Insee, is surveying 9 million people with 24,000 agents to support vital public funding and service planning.
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.
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.
Louvre faces governance issues and imposes a 10-euro fee on non-EU visitors to manage its crisis, despite union protests and leadership scrutiny.
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.
France enhances social aid with 50,000 electric vehicles leased to low-income residents and Crédit Municipal offering vital financial support to vulnerable populations.
January 2026 French agricultural protests continue in Paris and Toulouse despite government emergency legislation and police interventions, reflecting ongoing tensions.
Storm Goretti causes strong winds, power outages, and public safety restrictions in Calvados and Île-de-France.
Due to an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis, no bovine animals will be present at the 2026 Salon de l’Agriculture for the first time in six decades, reflecting the severe impact of this livestock disease on French farming.
In 2025, France experienced more deaths than births for the first time since WWII, with population growth now reliant on migration.
France launches a new paid 10-month national military service targeting youth, replacing the previous universal national service amid growing defense needs.
Successive Atlantic disturbances bring rain, rising temperatures, and returning snow in France's mountainous regions, impacting daily life and travel in early January 2026.
Farmers across France ramp up protests with blockades and traffic disruptions opposing the EU-Mercosur trade treaty amid government warnings and financial aid.
France's Savoie department remains under a yellow snow and ice alert with heavy snowfall, strict vehicle equipment rules, and increased winter traffic towards ski resorts.
Farmers at Le Havre port block and filter trucks to protest EU-Mercosur deal, demanding stricter controls on agricultural imports to protect local standards.
Persistent yellow alerts for snow and ice in Savoie and a freezing rain warning for northeastern France prompt safety measures and traffic restrictions.
Storm Goretti disrupts power and rail services in Normandy and Brittany with nearly 100,000 still without electricity and several regional train lines closed.
Heavy snowfall from Tempête Goretti disrupts travel in Maurienne with road closures and shelter offers, while Allier lifts its severe cold weather alert.
The French government announces a €300 million package featuring sector-specific supports and tax measures to address agricultural sector unrest, although unions remain critical.
Storm Goretti batters Normandy and Île-de-France with 213 km/h winds, causing extensive power outages and transport disruptions.
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