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.
France’s political choices increasingly favor retirees amid demographic shifts and fiscal challenges, reflecting their economic power and electoral influence.
French youth are actively engaging in politics through parties and activism, particularly around environmental issues, challenging perceptions of abstention.
France's 2026 finance bill faces scrutiny over rising taxes and economic insecurity, with Occitanie businesses warning against the impact of budget decisions on growth and employment.
Hundreds across France rally on November 15, 2025, calling for urgent reforms to combat violence against children ahead of International Children's Rights Day.
The French Senate rejects the National Assembly's suspension of the pension reform raising retirement age to 64 and proposes austerity measures to reduce Social Security deficits.
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.
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