French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a strategic meeting with Lebanese and Jordanian leaders in Paris aiming to secure international backing for the Lebanese army's nationwide deployment.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez is accused of spreading false drug allegations against MEP Rima Hassan, prompting calls for his resignation amid political outrage.
Emmanuel Macron's government faces threats of censure amid budget conflicts while Marine Le Pen consolidates her lead in upcoming presidential polls.
Parliamentary assistant scandals involving MoDem and Socialist Party figures have stirred political controversy and legal proceedings ahead of France's 2027 presidential election.
With the government limiting 2027 spending to 2026 levels, French presidential candidates propose tax reforms, enhanced social protections, and debt reduction initiatives amid economic challenges.
Ursula von der Leyen’s 2026 State of the Union call for a stronger Europe highlights economic priorities but draws criticism for overlooking key environmental issues.
Rachida Dati's corruption trial begins in Paris with charges linked to payments from former Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn, who is absent from the proceedings.
Protests erupt across France over rising fuel prices, prompting President Macron to call for full government mobilization and extension of targeted aid to key sectors.
France struggles with ineffective immigration expulsions and ends costly migrant return deal with the UK, seeking broader EU cooperation.
Philippe Brun has been suspended from the Socialist Party and barred from the 2027 left primary due to allegations of violence, highlighting the party's stand on protecting women's rights.
President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated France's new voluntary military service, naming its first class after resistance hero Henri Fertet and ending the universal national service program.
The Socialist Party and Place Publique militants will elect their 2027 presidential candidate from six qualified contenders during October voting weekends, requiring a 15-euro participation fee.
After a diplomatic spat over human rights criticisms, the US has approved Aurélien Lechevallier as the new French ambassador to Washington, resolving weeks-long tensions.
Amid rising fuel costs in France, calls for a renewed Gilets Jaunes protest on October 17 have sparked mixed political reactions and public unease ahead of elections.
Catherine Ringer is mourned by French artists and politicians alike for her pioneering music and fervent feminist activism.
A recent report on retirement reforms in France introduces controversial ideas like capitalisation and retirement age changes amid a cautious economic outlook.
France's 2027 budget includes €1.5 billion to combat sexist and sexual violence and €2.6 billion for child protection, announced by PM Lecornu.
The corruption trial of Rachida Dati and Carlos Ghosn begins with Transparency International France joining the case, spotlighting alleged payments linked to parliamentary influence and public concerns over political corruption.
A first conviction in the Paris after-school violence scandal coincides with former Mayor Anne Hidalgo's Senate testimony citing collective failure.
French energy sector employees and retirees stage large protests defending the preferential 'tarif agent' energy tariff amid government plans to increase taxation on this longstanding benefit.
Recent studies reveal significant dissatisfaction among French educators and declining student performance, highlighting the urgent need for policy reform ahead of the 2027 elections.
Marine Le Pen's proposal to prioritize French nationals in social housing is under expert scrutiny for questionable data use and lack of effective solutions.
Early studies on the 2027 French presidential election reveal growing public unease and highlight the fluid nature of voter intentions as candidates face an unpredictable political landscape.
LFI's Aurélie Trouvé underscores the party's demand to revert the retirement age to 62 amidst France's heated pension reform debate on BFM Business.
France resubmits a revised social media age restriction proposal to the EU following constitutional concerns about freedom of expression and child protection.
France submits a revised social media age restriction proposal to the EU, aiming to restrict access for children under 15 in compliance with European law.
France faces mounting political dissatisfaction and social unrest with key debates on housing, fuel taxes, and public mood shaping the 2027 presidential election landscape.
Marine Le Pen kicks off her 2027 presidential campaign focusing on housing amid a polarized political climate, while key rivals also position themselves ahead of the election.
Radio France is experiencing a strike and broadcast disruptions sparked by opposition to Charles Sapin's appointment from Valeurs actuelles as an editorialist on France Inter.
France's 2027 budget plan targets €30 billion in savings, emphasizing retirees' fiscal contributions through pension indexing and tax changes without cutting pensions.
The 2026 French presidential election discourse is increasingly dominated by radical political solutions and citizen participation initiatives, redefining traditional political divides.
Marine Le Pen relaunched her 2027 presidential campaign in Hénin-Beaumont, addressing internal party tensions and focusing on social issues like purchasing power amid strong poll leads.
Charles Sapin’s arrival at France Inter has triggered protests by cultural figures and strikes from unions over concerns of far-right influence in public broadcasting.
Family policies and budget debates are emerging as key issues shaping the 2026 French presidential campaign amid structural challenges and political negotiations.
France’s 2027 budget proposes lowering inheritance tax burdens and raising gift exemptions to ease family wealth transfers.
At the 2026 Fête de l'Humanité, left-wing leaders vie for dominance as internal divisions and calls for unity shape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
Key left and right-wing figures make strong statements and prepare for debate ahead of the 2027 presidential election at France’s Fête de l'Huma and allied events.
Leaders at Fête de L’Humanité emphasize uniting the left and broadening support ahead of the 2027 French presidential election.
The French government aims for €6 billion pension savings in 2027 by reassessing retirees' tax benefits and pension revaluation policies amid funding challenges.
Public frustration over inflation and fiscal challenges intensifies in France as the 2027 presidential election nears, spotlighting political and economic uncertainties.
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