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.
France has launched Maprocuration, a fully digital system for electoral proxy voting via France Identité, ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.
President Macron emphasized accelerating France's military rearmament with a €36 billion budget increase amid rising global tensions and evolving defense challenges.
The French National Assembly’s approval of a €4.9 billion cut to local funding sparks political controversy amid opposition maneuvers and government uncertainty over constitutional tools to pass the 2026 budget.
The Socialist Party refuses to join François Bayrou's government, solidifying its central role in the National Assembly amid clear distancing from LFI.
The 2026 municipal elections candidate submission process is underway with detailed procedures in place, coinciding with the political retirement announcement of community president Delmira Dauvilliers.
France joins Germany, Sweden, and Norway in a joint military exercise in Greenland to support Denmark amid US-related tensions and to enhance regional security capabilities.
French farmers intensify protests over environmental regulations as the government prepares an emergency agricultural law proposing regulatory relief measures.
Amid rising rural protests symbolized by the removal of European flags from town halls, the French National Assembly has rejected motions of censure against the government over the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
The 2026 French municipal elections in the PACA region are marked by controversies over alliances and strategic campaigns by Renaissance and RN ahead of key mayoral races.
France's 2026 municipal elections are being viewed as a crucial chance to revive political engagement and break out of the current political deadlock ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
French National Assembly debates two motions of censure from LFI and RN against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement amid agricultural protests, though motions are set to fail due to lack of support from major parties.
France faces economic risks with a 5.4% deficit as government seeks swift 2026 budget adoption amid calls for compromise and fiscal prudence.
Key candidates and alliances are shaping early dynamics in the 2027 French presidential election, with Louis Sarkozy gaining Renaissance support and Matthieu Pigasse entering the race.
Farmers across France continue protests while the government doubles support funding and pursues disease control measures.
France will open a consulate in Greenland as President Macron warns against US threats to the island’s sovereignty, highlighting growing international tensions.
French municipalities gear up for the 2026 elections with voter registration deadlines approaching and notable incumbent candidacies announced.
France joins European allies in condemning violence in Iran and prepares to open a consulate in Greenland amid US territorial tensions.
Île-de-France has introduced a detailed 2024-2026 human resources roadmap to enhance public employment through strategic actions targeting recruitment, training, and workplace conditions.
French political figures see fluctuating popularity while Hungary's Orban faces criticism over restrictive natalist policies.
Marine Le Pen denies wrongdoing in the appeal trial over European Parliament assistants accused of serving National Rally's interests, risking her eligibility for the 2027 presidential election.
Following claims that thousands of wealthy French individuals pay no income tax, Eric Coquerel demands transparency from the Ministry of Economy, sparking political debate.
France's government announces emergency agricultural legislation addressing farmers' key demands following mass protests in Paris.
France grapples with legal challenges and calls for parental vigilance in regulating minors' access to social media and the online game Roblox.
Mahdieh Esfandiari's trial in France marks a key point in diplomatic tensions with Iran, as Tehran seeks her exchange for detained French nationals amidst ongoing protests.
French politician Raphaël Glucksmann demands the EU take concrete steps by labeling Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorists, criticizing Europe's passive stance.
An exclusive online event hosted by the European Commission's Representation in France delves into the political and institutional impacts of EU enlargement, focusing on future agreements and local implications.
The Kanak pro-independence FLNKS movement has rejected President Macron's call for talks over New Caledonia's future, citing lack of consensus over the Bougival Agreement.
Medef president Patrick Martin commits to supporting politicians with strong economic understanding and a vision beyond 2027, while criticizing tax hikes on businesses and highlighting youth unemployment and apprenticeship declines.
Medef commits to backing political leaders with strong economic understanding and long-term planning as France approaches the 2027 presidential election.
Alain Orsoni, a pivotal Corsican nationalist and former Ajaccio football club president, was shot dead during his mother’s funeral, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.
Marine Le Pen's appeal trial for misuse of funds began with a defense aiming to limit penalties, as political allies tread carefully ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
Municipal elections in March 2026 see contested races like Saint-Etienne amid strict candidate submission and voter registration deadlines across France.
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement signing approaches amid French farmer opposition and possible delays due to provisional implementation disputes.
France's 2026 budget negotiations stall amid political clashes, threatening Mayotte’s reconstruction funding and raising the prospect of early elections.
Despite lifting some blockades, French farmers intensify protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, citing fears over cheaper imports and agricultural instability.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has threatened to dissolve the National Assembly amidst censure motions over the EU-Mercosur agreement, sparking criticism and political unrest.
Political tensions over France's Mercosur treaty opposition intertwine with cultural symbolism and government dissolution threats, revealing challenges in achieving pragmatic governance.
François Hollande insists the controversial Article 49.3 remains the only democratic way to pass France's 2026 budget amid a parliamentary stalemate, stressing the need for cautious use and political unity against rising far-right forces.
Emmanuel Grégoire gains crucial endorsement from former Paris mayor Bertrand Delanoë amid a tight 2026 mayoral race.
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