French President Emmanuel Macron is actively working to secure the release of Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher detained in Russia facing espionage charges, amid recent diplomatic signals from Moscow.
A survey reveals that nearly half of French citizens view political instability as the most significant event of 2025, with differing priorities among political groups for 2026.
After Michel Barnier's fall, French political leaders propose new governments and stress urgent economic reforms amid social controversies.
Algeria’s parliament declares French colonization a state crime, demanding reparations and sparking new diplomatic strains with France.
Pope Léon XIV's first Christmas message calls for global peace, condemns indifference to crises, and highlights the dedication of priests amid worldwide conflicts.
French politicians grapple with balancing tradition and sensitivity in their Christmas messages amid diverse public sentiments and political history.
France passes a special law to extend the previous budget, ensuring state operations continue but causing funding suspensions and project delays across public sectors.
Fourteen countries, including France, jointly condemn Israel's approval of 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, calling the move illegal and a threat to peace efforts.
Experts and research offer practical tips to reduce political conflicts and stress at family Christmas meals in France.
A detailed examination of the challenges French political leaders face from public expectations and policy inefficacies, highlighting the complex socio-political pressures in France.
Algeria has unanimously passed a law criminalizing French colonization, demanding official apologies, while France calls the measure hostile and vows to maintain dialogue amid tensions.
The US has sanctioned former European Commissioner Thierry Breton over censorship accusations linked to EU digital regulations, sparking political backlash and escalating US-EU tensions.
President Macron and the EU strongly denounce US sanctions against Thierry Breton and other Europeans, defending EU digital sovereignty and democratic regulation.
French parliament sees sharp budget debate tensions alongside rare friendly exchanges between political rivals Le Pen and Lecornu.
Political vulnerabilities in France are amplified by ineffective labor policies that undermine social protection and fuel political tensions, experts say.
The French Parliament has passed a special law to avoid financial paralysis while political debates and negotiations continue over the 2026 budget amid concerns over deficit and fiscal policies.
The US has sanctioned Thierry Breton and four other Europeans for their roles in tech regulation initiatives linked to the EU's Digital Services Act, citing concerns over censorship and interference.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu calls for setting aside political calculations to enable the adoption of France's 2026 budget amid parliamentary deadlock and a special law's temporary measure.
French agricultural unions meet President Macron amid strong opposition and protests against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement affecting local farming and livestock.
France's National Assembly has unanimously approved an emergency law to maintain government funding temporarily amid delayed 2026 budget agreement, with formal discussions set to resume in January.
France begins 2026 without an approved budget, adopting a temporary special law to finance the state amid ongoing negotiations and political tensions.
The French parliamentary commission on public audiovisual services suspends hearings amid intense internal conflicts and accusations of procedural misconduct.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez plans sanctions against Dordogne mayor Bernard Bazinet following antisemitic remarks, with legal and political consequences underway.
Budget constraints may force France to delay its planned billion-euro night train purchase, impacting transport modernization efforts.
Amid political fatigue and upcoming elections, French leaders debate the use of Article 49-3 to pass the 2026 budget, with official denials and strategic hesitations marking the discourse.
European agriculture faces critical challenges as budget cuts clash with ambitious production targets essential for sovereignty and sustainability.
France's government struggles to pass the 2026 budget with parliamentary deadlock leading to potential reliance on a special law and heightened economic uncertainties.
France's government adopts a temporary special law to keep public funding flowing amid budget deadlock, with Article 49.3 potentially mobilized to enforce passage.
Facing parliamentary deadlock, the French government considers invoking Article 49.3 and a special urgent law to pass the contested 2026 budget amid political consultations.
France backs cattle culling to combat DNC as farmer protests lessen but continue in the Southwest, with ongoing government-farmer dialogue.
Facing a parliamentary stalemate, the French government is urgently pursuing a special budget law and consultations to prevent a shutdown of state functions for 2026.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu consults political parties to break deadlock on the 2026 budget, preparing a special law for temporary state financing with a vote expected by Tuesday.
France has confirmed candidate declaration deadlines and locations for the 2026 municipal elections in March and the partial legislative election in Haute-Savoie in January.
Faced with a parliamentary deadlock on the 2026 budget, Prime Minister Lecornu prepares a special law to temporarily fund the state and seeks political compromises ahead of a key vote.
Facing a budget deadlock, French Parliament moves quickly to pass an emergency law to finance the State, with tight consultations and possible constitutional measures under consideration.
France prepares to temporarily fund the state by passing a special law after 2026 budget talks collapse, aiming to prevent a government shutdown and resume discussions in January.
President Macron initiates construction of France's largest new aircraft carrier and calls for stronger anti-drug cooperation with UAE during his visit.
France prepares a special budget law as a temporary fix after the 2026 finance bill fails, with calls for a real budget by January amid political and economic challenges.
Amid deadlocked budget talks, France prepares a special law to avoid a shutdown, but suspension of the MaPrimeRénov’ renovation aid program looms due to the budget crisis.
France's demographic shift with more deaths than births reignites political debates on natalism and family policies.
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