Three judges from Nanterre's cold case unit have been designated to investigate the long-unsolved political assassination allegations surrounding former minister Robert Boulin's 1979 death.
France faces a deadly 2026 heat wave causing a thousand extra deaths, overwhelming funeral services, damaging agriculture, and highlighting urgent but stalled political response to climate change.
Facing strong criticism over its heatwave response, the French government is mobilizing an interministerial crisis unit to manage mounting challenges as extreme temperatures continue.
Social media is enabling the far-right in France to dominate political discourse using emotional narratives and polarizing rhetoric.
France anticipates a severe heatwave in early July 2026 as experts warn of extreme temperatures and political calls intensify for governmental responsibility amid recurrent climate crises.
The 2026 heatwave in France has intensified political criticism of government response and increased public demand for tangible climate action, reshaping political agendas across parties.
New Caledonia held its first provincial elections since 2019 on June 28, with 192,500 voters deciding key regional assemblies, notably in the populous and economically critical South Province.
Jean-Marc Ayrault reflects on his political journey and Socialist Party challenges as Alsace socialists form a diverse alliance for upcoming Senate elections.
Researchers confirm that today's European heatwave is a climate change unprecedented event, while LFI proposes ecological regional reform in France to tackle the crisis.
The French government is addressing the 2026 heatwave with policy dialogues on labor conditions, eased dress codes in parliament, and event cancellations amid rising heat-related deaths.
France is adopting multifaceted long-term strategies—from climate stress tests to ecologically designed architecture—to mitigate the impacts of rising temperatures and extreme heat events.
France's top magistrates urge systemic reform and democratic debate following Lyhanna's murder, while political tensions escalate over calls for the death penalty.
The left-wing electorate in France is sharply divided ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with multiple candidates and voter groups complicating unity efforts.
France's Minister of Ecological Transition calls for accelerated and large-scale investment to adapt to climate change amid historic heatwave conditions and financial challenges.
The French National Assembly passed a law imposing penalties and advertising bans on ultrafast-fashion platforms like Shein, with final approval pending in the Senate.
French politicians grapple with balancing traditional dress codes and comfort as a heatwave prompts attire relaxations in political institutions.
France's 2026 heatwaves ignite a divisive political debate over air conditioning and climate adaptation policies amid record temperatures and infrastructure challenges.
Following the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, France plans to examine a law this autumn containing 78 measures aimed at preventing and combating sexual and sexist violence.
France concludes a major citizen consultation on government oversight and prepares a vital new law against sexist and sexual violence for parliamentary review this autumn.
France's government and political parties engage in a heated blame game over responsibility and responses to the June 2026 heatwave, highlighting deep political divides.
France plans a parliamentary review of a comprehensive domestic violence law inspired by the tragic Lyhanna case, with discussions set for September and October.
Marc Bloch's induction into the Panthéon highlights the interplay of memory, politics, and controversy in France’s national narrative.
France faces record-breaking heatwave with severe social impact and political blame directed at environmentalists and government.
Following the inspection pre-report on Lyhanna's death, magistrates and political voices warn against scapegoating, urging systemic reforms to combat violence against women and children.
Amid France's second major heatwave of 2026, political discourse reveals persistent divisions and an urgent push toward climate adaptation policies, including contentious proposals for widespread air conditioning in public services.
The French government responds to criticism over judicial failures in the Lyhanna case, defending Justice Minister Darmanin amid political calls for resignation.
France's political parties are deeply divided on the role of air conditioning as a climate adaptation tool amid worsening heatwaves before the 2027 election.
The UN has expressed grave concerns about the externalization of migration policies by states, warning of significant human rights violations amid expanding EU return practices, exemplified by a political refugee's arrest in France.
French Ecologists propose a five-day paid climate leave to protect workers amid extreme heatwaves, drawing inspiration from Spain's 2024 law and sparking political debate.
France debates drug addiction policy, weighing criminal punishment against treatment and societal support amid rising drug use.
François Bayrou highlights France’s critical national debt and political challenges, reflecting on personal setbacks and advocating for candid leadership on the country’s future.
The UN warns European countries against human rights violations in migrant detention centers outside the EU amid new EU return legislation.
France's heatwave response draws criticism amid insufficient climate adaptation funding and contested environmental regulation rollbacks.
The administrative court in Paris has ruled against the police prefect's ban, authorizing the LFI concert during the 2026 Fête de la Musique despite initial public order concerns.
The 2026 French Senate elections will renew 178 seats amid expected political shifts, emphasizing the influence of municipal elections and a mixed voting system.
Amid escalating heatwave alerts on June 19, 2026, France’s government moves to demonstrate improved readiness following earlier criticism of its slow response.
France commemorates 90 years of paid holidays law as left-wing politicians propose new expansions to workers' time rights.
France faces intertwined challenges of territorial inequalities and a cognitive divide, complicating democratic engagement ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The French National Assembly debates a constitutional revision to grant autonomy to Corsica, sparking concerns over republican principles and introducing the concept of "community" into the Constitution.
Proposed reforms to end dual management of Mont-Saint-Michel face union resistance due to potential exclusion of the Centre des monuments nationaux, risking heritage funding.
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