France's 2026 municipal elections approach with set timelines for candidate applications and voter registrations, including new gender parity rules and support services.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu invoked Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget revenue section without parliamentary vote, facing opposition censure motions but securing Socialist Party’s reluctant support.
At Davos 2026, President Macron condemned U.S. tariffs on French goods and urged Europe to strengthen its economic resilience and multilateral cooperation.
Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial over allegations of misusing European Parliament funds threatens her 2027 presidential bid amid scrutiny of party assistants' roles.
French political and industry leaders condemn US President Trump's threatened 200% tariff on French wines over France's refusal to join his proposed 'Council of Peace,' calling for a united European response amid significant trade and diplomatic tensions.
France's government has used constitutional Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget amidst political fragmentation and opposition, marking a significant procedural and political moment.
Prime Minister Lecornu employs 49.3 to advance the 2026 budget revenue measures amid political concessions that aim to prevent a no-confidence motion.
Sébastien Lecornu reverses his stance by using Article 49.3 to pass France's 2026 budget, stirring political controversy and raising questions about governance.
France prepares for its March 2026 municipal elections with mandatory candidate registration deadlines and key procedures amid significant EU election events.
Facing parliamentary opposition, PM Sébastien Lecornu uses constitutional article 49.3 to impose the 2026 budget with concessions to Socialists, bypassing a parliamentary vote.
Facing political deadlock, the French government considers invoking Article 49.3 or budget ordinances to pass the 2026 budget law, raising concerns over democratic precedents and parliamentary influence.
Ahead of the 2026 municipal elections in France, deputies are stepping forward as candidates, navigating new candidacy rules and balancing political ambitions.
French political parties unite against Trump's tariff threats and geopolitical actions, with a parliamentary debate set to test this solidarity.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to announce his choice of constitutional tool—Article 49.3 or ordinances—to finalize the contested 2026 budget amid political opposition and crucial fiscal decisions.
As the French Senate prepares to vote on new end-of-life laws in late January, protests in Paris highlight the divisive debate surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Ahead of the 2026 Davos summit, Oxfam highlights record billionaire wealth while calls for heavy taxation grow, with French billionaires cautiously engaged yet silent publicly.
Rachida Dati confirms government resignation before March municipal elections in Paris amid political campaign and ongoing corruption allegations.
Cassis Mayor Danielle Milon condemned a politically timed police raid linked to the villa Mauresque sale ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, affirming her innocence and confidence in the investigation’s outcome.
Health Minister Stéphanie Rist leads the first round of the partial legislative election in Loiret’s 1st constituency, with high political stakes on her ministerial role.
François Bayrou announces third-term bid in Pau while Rachida Dati mobilizes right-wing support in Paris ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.
The French 2026 budget plans a €8 billion surtax on large companies' profits, exemptions for medium firms, and political strategies for budget approval amid broader tax reforms.
Former President François Hollande supports Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's anticipated use of Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget, underscoring the need for political unity and strategic negotiations amid parliamentary challenges.
Rachida Dati has announced she will leave her ministerial role prior to the 2025 municipal elections to focus on her mayoral campaign in Paris.
European leaders condemn Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, with Macron pushing for the EU's anti-coercion response and calls for NATO's role in the escalating dispute.
As municipal elections near in March 2026, Saint-Avold and nearby towns face rising political discord marked by fake social media activity and contested local events.
Martinique's Parti progressiste martiniquais faces an unprecedented challenge in 2026 municipals, signaling a significant political shift.
Montpellier’s mayor Michaël Delafosse launches his re-election campaign, facing a divided opposition ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.
Political analyst Denis Baranger assesses macronism as a transient movement without lasting ideological roots, with its decline evident in parliamentary losses and challenges faced by Macron's presidency.
France's 2026 budget debates intensify with government plans for social spending, fiscal balance, and political negotiations amid opposition challenges.
The EU and Mercosur have signed a historic free trade agreement, despite vocal opposition from French farmers and local authorities concerned about agricultural impact.
2026 faces pivotal political questions and debates over government involvement in monetary policy amid Trump's influence and Federal Reserve scrutiny.
Far-right ideologies are resurging in France in 2026, raising concerns about racism, anti-Semitism, and threats to democracy.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu offers new budget concessions to the Socialist Party amid stalled 2026 budget talks, weighing constitutional options to ensure passage.
Amid budgetary blockage and political obstruction by opposition parties, Prime Minister Lecornu voices frustration, while analysts question the lasting impact of Macronism in French politics.
France's 2026 budget debates are suspended amid political deadlock, with the government seeking compromises and scrutiny of ultra-wealthy tax exemptions intensifying.
The French government pledges to generalize 1 euro university meals in the 2026 budget to reach a compromise with the Socialist Party and avoid political deadlock.
France’s 2026 budget faces significant legal and political challenges as Prime Minister Lecornu contemplates unprecedented constitutional measures to secure passage amid parliamentary opposition.
Facing opposition and a lack of majority, the French government considers constitutional measures to pass the 2026 budget without parliamentary approval.
The French government has set strict deadlines and procedures for candidate applications in the 2026 municipal elections, emphasizing in-person submission, specific documentation, and appointment requirements across regions.
France pushes for a €36 billion defense budget boost amid global threats and joins a European military exercise in Greenland to support Arctic security and Danish sovereignty.