The reopened investigation into Robert Boulin's 1979 death amplifies ongoing debates over political corruption in France, connecting past unresolved cases to contemporary scandals involving prominent politicians.
France boosts its 2027 environmental budget to 1 billion euros amid disputes over pesticide policy ahead of an emergency agricultural bill vote.
France faces intense 2026 heatwave effects like wildfires and melted roads, while political leaders remain largely silent amid growing public concern.
Jean-David Ciot announces his senatorial candidacy highlighting the critical role of local governance experience in the 2026 elections.
Marine Le Pen is pressing forward with her 2027 presidential bid despite legal convictions, using her judicial challenges to fuel a populist campaign.
Former deputy Laurence Dumont's refusal of the Légion d'honneur and emerging grassroots political culture in working-class French neighborhoods reflect mounting social critique and political mobilization in 2026.
President Emmanuel Macron visits the Fontainebleau wildfire site as firefighters continue containment efforts after nearly 2,000 hectares were destroyed.
France's parliament has definitively passed a law establishing the right to assisted dying, marking a major reform accompanied by heartfelt patient reactions.
As President Macron marks his final Bastille Day parade emphasizing European unity and military strength, presidential candidates seize the 2026 celebrations to promote their political messages across France.
President Emmanuel Macron's final Bastille Day speech in 2026 emphasized military strength, warned against nationalism, and highlighted European unity, amid a grand military parade and elevated security in Paris.
France's liberal political groups convene to confront leadership voids and ideological battles ahead of the 2027 election amid shifting voter alignments favoring established candidates like Marine Le Pen and Édouard Philippe.
France, under President Macron, reinforces its military readiness and strategic autonomy amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and European defense challenges.
Rising national excitement for the 2026 World Cup in France coincides with Marine Le Pen's mobilization for the 2027 presidential campaign, highlighting the interplay between sports enthusiasm and political strategy.
French politicians leverage the Tour de France and respond to racist criticisms of the national football team as sports highlight political and identity debates ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Political leaders from France and Spain have strongly condemned former PM Mariano Rajoy's racist remarks about the French World Cup team, emphasizing national unity based on citizenship, not ethnicity.
Budget cuts in France deeply affect public services and independent arts, prompting calls for structural reform and urgent political action.
The 2027 French presidential election sees Marine Le Pen leading amidst rising extremes, while leftist figures like Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Raphaël Glucksmann navigate strategic alliances to counterpolarization.
Political instability in Polynesia threatens economic stability, while political activities and debates unfold with unique local dynamics in Gironde.
Ségolène Royal joins the Socialist primary as Marine Le Pen secures the far-right nomination amid ongoing legal appeals for the 2027 presidential race.
France's climate policies face harsh criticism from the Haut Conseil pour le climat amid deadly 2026 heatwaves, with calls for urgent adaptation measures and political accountability.
The Haut Conseil pour le Climat's July 2026 report warns France's current climate policies are insufficient and too slow, urging stronger measures to meet Paris Agreement goals and improve adaptation efforts.
Marine Le Pen launched her 2027 presidential campaign despite ongoing condemnation and pending legal appeals that could affect her eligibility.
Marine Le Pen was convicted for misuse of public funds but remains eligible and confirmed as a candidate for the 2027 French presidential election, with legal and political implications stirring debate about political accountability.
Marine Le Pen cuts short a campaign event amid protests in Sarthe, while legal teams prepare for her appeal as she reasserts control over her presidential bid.
French deputies and senators unite on Gérald Darmanin's criminal justice bill, clearing the way for its expected smooth adoption after removing contentious provisions.
Marine Le Pen confirms her 2027 presidential run despite legal convictions, with strong backing from Jordan Bardella and loyal supporters in Liévin.
Despite a sentence including electronic monitoring and suspended ineligibility, Marine Le Pen asserts her 2027 presidential candidacy amid judicial and political challenges.
Marine Le Pen confirms her 2027 presidential bid despite a legal conviction, sparking mixed political reactions and debates on her eligibility and campaign challenges.
Marine Le Pen confirms her 2027 presidential run and files an appeal in cassation to delay legal proceedings, aiming to campaign without obstruction amidst serious but lightly sanctioned allegations.
Marine Le Pen appeals her conviction for embezzlement and confirms her candidacy for France's 2027 presidential election amid ongoing legal challenges.
Marine Le Pen’s conviction for public fund misappropriation has ignited widespread political condemnation and debate over her 2027 presidential bid, with left-wing leaders questioning her legitimacy while the RN navigates internal challenges.
Marine Le Pen's recent sentencing has sparked strong political backlash in France and drawn keen international media attention, raising questions about her political future ahead of 2027.
Marine Le Pen has been sentenced to prison with electronic monitoring and barred from office for 15 months, challenging but not barring her 2027 presidential run.
Marine Le Pen faces a pivotal judicial ruling that could bar her from the 2027 presidential race, with Jordan Bardella poised to step in, while political opponents critique the Rassemblement National's platform.
The French National Assembly rejected an ecologist-led motion of censure condemning the government's climate inaction and heatwave management, falling well short of the votes needed to topple the government.
The Paris Court of Appeal is due to announce its verdict on Marine Le Pen's legal case involving European parliamentary assistants, a decision that could bar her from the 2027 presidential election and reshape her party's future.
France responds to the 2026 heatwaves with enhanced crisis management and ambitious forestry adaptation policies amid funding and legal challenges.
Key French political figures assert leadership and strategic unity amid preparations for the 2027 presidential election, while regional challenges emerge for Rassemblement National.
The French Ecologist parliamentary group has filed a motion of censure against the government for neglecting climate crisis policies amid over 2,000 heat-related deaths in 2026.
Pope Francis made a symbolic visit to Lampedusa, calling on Europe to adopt a compassionate and collective response to the Mediterranean migrant crisis.