France’s military chief has warned citizens and local leaders to prepare mentally and strategically for potential war, stirring political controversy over his call for sacrifice.
Amid Senate debates that include suspending pension reform, the French government plans a special law to ensure the 2...
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu pledges a decentralization law before Christmas 2025 to clarify housing policy respo...
The French Senate reinstated critical measures including a CSG freeze for retirees and a tax on health insurance contributions to help reduce the 2026 Social Security deficit.
France faces a political impasse in its 2025 budget debate, prompting the government to propose a special law to unblock fiscal decision-making amid partisan tensions.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a major regulatory simplification decree to aid municipalities, unveiling plans to cut red tape and streamline governance.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu proposes a 500-euro annual bonus for French mayors and plans to cut municipal regulations to support local officials facing growing pressures.
Amid Senate debates that include suspending pension reform, the French government plans a special law to ensure the 2026 budget passes if parliamentary talks fail by year-end.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu pledges a decentralization law before Christmas 2025 to clarify housing policy responsibilities amid local governments' financial struggles.
France’s military chief has warned citizens and local leaders to prepare mentally and strategically for potential war, stirring political controversy over his call for sacrifice.
France's government has launched a consultation to update the property tax system for 2026, focusing on comfort elements that will likely increase taxes for millions, amid widespread political criticism.
The French government's 2025 property tax increase, now including utilities, faces political opposition and affects millions of households.
France's National Assembly approved a €2 tax on small parcels from outside the EU to finance enhanced product safety checks starting January 2026.
National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet proposes reforms to parliamentary budget procedures to enhance legislative efficiency and foster compromise amid ongoing voting challenges.
The 107th Congress of Mayors highlights the fiscal pressures and roles of local authorities in the ongoing 2026 budget discussions in France.
France and Germany partner with SAP and Mistral to create an AI-driven ERP system for public administrations, targeting deployment by 2030 under European digital sovereignty goals.
The French National Assembly has unanimously rejected the 2026 budget proposal amid disputes over public spending increases and Social Security deficit reductions, with Senate-backed cuts at odds with Assembly-approved measures.
French political leaders express concerns over cocaine's societal impact and raise alarms about drug trafficker intimidation ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.
Political leaders increasingly rely on polls to shape 2026 French municipal elections amid youth feeling sidelined and critical of politicians.
France Télévisions and Radio France have sued CNews, Europe 1, and JDD for defamation amid tensions with Culture Minister Rachida Dati and strong media reactions.
COP30 climate talks in Brazil progress amid unresolved issues, while global climate monitoring faces threats from U.S. budget cuts impacting satellite data crucial for weather and environmental forecasts.
President Emmanuel Macron links urban bourgeoisie to financing drug trafficking amid rising mafia violence in Marseille, urging a comprehensive governmental response.
The Cour des comptes praises France's AI research progress but warns of funding shortfalls and slow implementation of key reforms in its 2025 strategy assessment.
Six aid organizations have legally challenged the French state over severe human rights violations in Dunkirk's migrant camps, demanding immediate action to improve abysmal living conditions.
The French Senate has begun a demanding week-long examination of the 2026 Social Security budget amidst political disagreements on pension reforms and concerns from occupational doctors over employee protections, especially post-maternity workplace safety.
Amid distrust in national leadership, France is focusing on local governance, with mayors trusted by citizens and Minister Michel Fournier championing rural issues, supported by guides to enhance local public service management.
French public broadcasters Radio France and France Télévisions have filed defamation lawsuits against Bolloré-owned media outlets CNews, Europe 1, and JDD over allegations tied to the Legrand-Cohen affair.
As France prepares for its 2026 municipal elections, campaign strategies are enhanced by expert analysis, while politically charged activist messaging emerges during public events like Montpellier's "Cœur de Ville en Lumières."
French local mayors are key actors in coordinating autonomy policies for elderly and disabled populations, supported by new initiatives and HR management guides.
Legal rulings sentenced smugglers over a fatal 2023 migrant boat crash, while associations sue the French state over poor living conditions for exiled migrants near Dunkerque.
France and Ukraine finalized an agreement for supplying 100 Rafale jets amid sharp criticism from the Kremlin, marking a key moment in ongoing defense support.
Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal returns to France after his release from Algerian prison following diplomatic interventions.
The French Assembly reinstates the pre-2019 exit tax, scrutinizes the costly Dutreil pact, and debates environmental tax reforms amid ongoing pension reform suspensions.
France supports the US-led UN resolution focusing on humanitarian aid and peace efforts in Gaza, emphasizing a political solution and two-state coexistence.
A memorial mass for Marshal Pétain in Verdun led by the ADMP has triggered a legal investigation due to revisionist claims denying crimes against humanity.
Ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, French authorities provide candidates with a practical guide on campaign banking and financing to ensure transparency and compliance.
French authorities have launched an investigation into remarks contesting crimes against humanity during a mass honoring Philippe Pétain in Verdun, sparking controversy over historical revisionism.
France's National Assembly struggles with an overwhelming number of amendments and tight deadlines as it works to pass the 2026 budget.
Leftist parties in France, including Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Bernard Cazeneuve, and united left groups, hold key rallies highlighting their positioning ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
France's government under Prime Minister Lecornu faces rising debt and revenue shortfalls while struggling to manage the budget narrative amid parliamentary control.
Thousands in Corsica protest mafia influence in a landmark cultural movement advocating for stronger state action against organized crime.
French municipalities face political tensions over project uncertainties and controversial political events in November 2025.
Security concerns dominate political debate and campaign strategies as France prepares for the 2025 municipal elections, with calls for police armament and political realignments shaping the discourse.