Narcotrafficking's growing influence threatens to corrupt France's municipal elections, with rising violence and social unrest complicating local politics, particularly in Lyon's suburbs.
Critics label France's drug policies a failure amid rising drug violence, highlighted by a recent politically charged murder linked to narcotrafficking.
France's government reveals a detailed four-year plan with 36 measures to combat widespread corruption amid increasing public concern and recorded cases.
Seven mayor associations warn that 2026 budget cuts, exceeding €8 billion, will weaken urban renewal and territorial cohesion programs across France.
France's National Assembly approves raising and extending the tax credit for organic agriculture, enhancing financial support for certified farms in the 2026 budget.
France is generalizing a fully online system for electoral proxies via the France Identité platform ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, building on its success in 2024.
Left-wing leaders debate unity and candidate selection methods for the 2027 presidential elections amid internal divisions and opposition challenges.
The French government will submit a bill in December 2025 to merge various social benefits into a single social allowance, aiming for simplification and cost savings.
Sophia Chikirou has officially announced her candidacy for Paris mayor in 2026 as the La France Insoumise representative, challenging the Socialist incumbent and focusing on social and housing issues.
The French government halts weekend budget debates to manage delays, provoking backlash over process and controversial €42 billion amendments.
Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal has been freed from Algerian detention and is set to return to France, expressing hope for mended Franco-Algerian diplomatic ties.
The French National Assembly resumed examination of the 2026 state budget, reviewing over 2,100 amendments amid political divisions and fiscal debates on pensions, taxes, and social support measures.
Unemployment in France has risen slightly in late 2025 but remains sidelined in politics, while hospitals face severe staffing shortages, sparking calls for urgent government action.
In 2025, harassment allegations led to a suspended prison sentence for a French mayor and the dismissal of a renowned festival director, underscoring increased accountability in French local and cultural leadership.
The Paris Court of Appeal has set Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal trial over alleged illicit Libyan campaign funding for March to June 2026, with nine co-defendants also facing retrial.
Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal trial over illicit Libyan funding of his 2007 presidential campaign is scheduled from March to June 2026.
The French National Assembly is accelerating efforts to approve the 2026 state budget amid political challenges and key tax and social security amendments.
French President Macron lifts restrictions on Israeli companies' participation in Milipol 2025, reversing earlier bans amid Gaza conflict tensions and diplomatic efforts.
Ten years after the deadly November 13, 2015 attacks, France has significantly reinforced its anti-terrorism legislation to strengthen national security and prevent future tragedies.
A decade after the November 13 attacks, France grapples with understanding the Islamic State's ideological motives and the sensitive debate over using the term 'islamism'.
Sonia’s brave actions during the November 13 Paris attacks led to terrorist arrests, but she now lives hidden under police protection, a story recently portrayed in a France 2 mini-series.
Ten years after the 2015 Paris attacks, French political leaders share personal memories and renewed commitments to combat terrorism and defend democratic values.
The French National Assembly halted debate on the Social Security budget without a vote amid retirement reform suspension, sparking political tension and mixed union reactions.
Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has been freed after diplomatic efforts by France, Algeria, and Germany led to his humanitarian pardon in November 2025.
The French National Assembly has suspended the planned pension reform, splitting political parties and raising significant budget implications.
Boualem Sansal's pardon and transfer to Germany signal a significant victory for freedom of expression, marked by broad political and literary support and Franco-German diplomatic cooperation.
Bruno Retailleau's Senate return signals leadership challenges and political instability for Les Républicains amid 2025 election dynamics and party dissent.
The clemency granted to Boualem Sansal after nearly a year in Algerian prison has been welcomed by French politicians as a win for freedom of expression, though concerns remain for other detained French citizens.
On the 10th anniversary of the Paris attacks, France faces calls for political unity and debates restorative justice amid ongoing terrorism threats.
Nicolas Sarkozy was released after three weeks in prison for his conviction related to illegal campaign financing, with conditions restricting his political interactions.
Boualem Sansal's release triggers political debate in France, highlighting issues of freedom of expression and Franco-Algerian diplomatic relations.
France grapples with a controversial academic conference cancellation and celebrates the release of imprisoned writer Boualem Sansal, highlighting ongoing debates over freedom of expression.
Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has been pardoned and released by Algeria following German-led diplomatic mediation, easing Franco-Algerian tensions.
Marine Le Pen accuses Bruno Le Maire of hiding public finance issues and complicity in fraudulent bankruptcy, demanding accountability for government transparency failures.
The French National Assembly debates suspending the 2025 pension reform, delaying retirement age increase to 64 until 2028 amid political compromises and union divisions.
The French National Assembly faces a tightly contested vote on suspending the pension reform, revealing major political divides and potential repercussions for government alliances.
The mounting national political instability in France, including the fall of the Lecornu government and divisions within Les Républicains, is affecting the dynamics and campaigns of the upcoming 2026 municipal elections, potentially favoring incumbents amid voter uncertainty.
The Paris Court of Appeal has barred former President Nicolas Sarkozy from contacting Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, who defends his controversial prison visit amidst legal and political backlash.
The French National Assembly prepares to vote on suspending the 2023 pension reform, exposing splits among left-wing parties and signaling tensions ahead of 2027.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announce steps toward a Palestinian constitution, elections, and oppose West Bank annexation during Abbas's first official visit to Paris as State of Palestine leader.
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