France plans to ban social media access for children under 15 starting September 2026, alongside extending phone bans in high schools, aiming to protect youth from digital harms.
France plans to ban social media access for children under 15 starting September 2026, alongside extending phone bans in high schools, aiming to protect youth from digital harms.
Brigitte Bardot's death prompts calls for a government animal welfare secretariat and fundraising efforts by supporters like Jeanne Mas to continue her advocacy.
France's 2025-2026 political landscape is characterized by government instability, public debt challenges, and widespread disillusionment ahead of key elections.
Marine Le Pen will attend Brigitte Bardot's January 7 funeral in Saint-Tropez amid calls for a national tribute, though the family has not accepted the presidential offer.
In 2025, France's immigration policies tightened leading to fewer naturalizations, while the Council of State upheld the controversial Franco-British migration agreement aimed at managing Channel crossings.
An Ipsos survey reveals deep pessimism among the French for 2026, while President Macron addresses national gloom in his New Year's speech amid ongoing political instability.
France faces political paralysis and growing youth disengagement as it nears the 2027 presidential election, despite pressing geopolitical challenges and defense needs.
France in 2025 is marked by political turmoil with short-lived governments, pension reform failures, and rising far-right influence undermining Macron's leadership.
Éric Ciotti advances his alliance with the Rassemblement National, challenging Les Républicains and reshaping right-wing politics ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election.
The proposal of a national tribute to Brigitte Bardot after her death has reignited political divisions in France, with conservatives supporting and leftists opposing due to her controversial past.
Brigitte Bardot's funeral is scheduled for January 7 in Saint-Tropez amid contrasting political reactions highlighting France's divided legacy of the iconic actress.
Marine Le Pen and the RN play a strategic and influential role in the 2026 budget and pension reform discussions in the French National Assembly, highlighting political tensions and legislative maneuvers.
Brigitte Bardot’s passing highlights her dual legacy as a cultural icon and a figure with controversial far-right political ties and divisive views on immigration and national identity.
Jordan Bardella leads political popularity polls for 2025 and outlines a tough agenda for 2026, positioning himself as a key contender for France's 2027 presidential election.
Public distrust of French politicians grows amid political instability, with no politicians in the top favorite personalities list and concerns over upcoming elections in 2026 and 2027.
Despite legal setbacks, Marine Le Pen’s influence and popularity are rising in 2025 amid political instability and declining trust in the current government.
Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen remain prominent figures in France's 2025 political scene, with strong popularity and bestselling political books highlighting right-wing influence.
In 2025, French politicians are increasingly unpopular, absent from the public's top favored personalities, amidst political controversies and calls for new government solutions.
Russia has presented a proposal to France regarding the imprisonment of French political scientist Laurent Vinatier, further intensifying diplomatic tensions.
French President Emmanuel Macron is actively working to secure the release of Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher detained in Russia facing espionage charges, amid recent diplomatic signals from Moscow.
A survey reveals that nearly half of French citizens view political instability as the most significant event of 2025, with differing priorities among political groups for 2026.
Pope Léon XIV's first Christmas message calls for global peace, condemns indifference to crises, and highlights the dedication of priests amid worldwide conflicts.
France passes a special law to extend the previous budget, ensuring state operations continue but causing funding suspensions and project delays across public sectors.
Fourteen countries, including France, jointly condemn Israel's approval of 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, calling the move illegal and a threat to peace efforts.
A detailed examination of the challenges French political leaders face from public expectations and policy inefficacies, highlighting the complex socio-political pressures in France.
Algeria has unanimously passed a law criminalizing French colonization, demanding official apologies, while France calls the measure hostile and vows to maintain dialogue amid tensions.
The US has sanctioned former European Commissioner Thierry Breton over censorship accusations linked to EU digital regulations, sparking political backlash and escalating US-EU tensions.
President Macron and the EU strongly denounce US sanctions against Thierry Breton and other Europeans, defending EU digital sovereignty and democratic regulation.
Political vulnerabilities in France are amplified by ineffective labor policies that undermine social protection and fuel political tensions, experts say.