The French National Assembly has approved the social security financing law including the suspension of the 2025 pension reform, highlighting significant political negotiations and parliamentary debates.
France boosts compensation for farmers hit by contagious nodular dermatitis amid ongoing unrest and misinformation.
The European Commission's rollback on EV targets and France's political hurdles underscore challenges in decarbonizing road transport across Europe.
A coalition urging global binding measures for political financing transparency aligns with rising political engagement among French corporate leaders amid evolving societal expectations.
A French parliamentary mission reveals severe failings in import controls, threatening local agriculture and pushing France's agricultural trade balance toward a deficit.
The French National Assembly has narrowly approved the 2026 Social Security financing bill, finalizing the budget amid political divisions and suspending pension reforms.
A feminist association has filed a public insult complaint against Brigitte Macron for calling feminists "sales connes," sparking legal and social backlash in France.
France plans a new anti-fraud law following a critical report highlighting stalled progress and persistent challenges in combating tax fraud.
Nancy's 2026 municipal elections highlight party tensions and voter concerns over security, health, and taxes as local candidates position themselves.
Brigitte Macron apologizes for her private remark about feminist activists, sparking a social media wave of support amid ongoing debates over sexual violence in France.
The French Senate adopted its 2026 budget favoring spending cuts, while political divisions within Les Républicains complicate upcoming mixed commission negotiations.
Ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, local government leaders emphasize the importance of clear, transparent working relationships between elected officials and administrative leaders amid governance challenges.
François Bayrou, mayor of Pau and former Prime Minister, is hospitalized for severe flu during a nationwide influenza epidemic in France.
France opposes the EU-Mercosur trade agreement due to farmer concerns as the European Commission pushes for a December signing amid protests and calls for political clarity.
A French government mission is holding hearings and discussions from December 15-17, 2025, to examine the causes and effects of declining birth rates, including expert testimonies and ministerial participation.
The mother of detained French journalist Christophe Gleizes has appealed to the Algerian president for clemency, as France demands his release amid allegations of terrorism-related charges.
Amid strong opposition from French farmers and unions, France has requested a delay in the EU vote on the controversial EU-Mercosur trade agreement due to concerns over insufficient protections for local agriculture.
The ExisTransInter march experiences disruptive internal conflicts as political and syndical organizations are excluded, exposing ideological divides within the movement.
Belarus has freed over a hundred political prisoners, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski, as part of a deal linked to the lifting of U.S. sanctions, sparking international diplomatic interest.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announces plans for tougher gun control laws after the Sydney terror attack involving legally owned firearms.
Following a deadly anti-Semitic attack in Australia that claimed a French victim, France is escalating security around Jewish sites amid rising national fears over safety and hate crimes.
France seeks to delay the EU-Mercosur trade agreement approval, demanding stronger safeguards to protect its agriculture before any signing.
Former PM Élisabeth Borne urges Minister Sébastien Lecornu to consider Article 49.3 to ensure timely passage of the 2026 budget amid political resistance.
French cattle farmers in the South-West protest harsh DNC culling rules, escalating tensions before a ministerial visit amid fears of losing healthy herds and traditions.
French government pushes for a 2026 budget compromise amid political tensions and public concern over economic and social challenges.
December 2025 polls show Macron's steady but low approval, rising scores for Bardella, and an unexpected political entry in Nice by ex-OGC Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivère.
The French Senate has cut €1 billion from the 2026 France 2030 innovation budget amid fiscal balancing efforts, while France’s social spending notably exceeds European averages.
Maud Gatel of MoDem endorses Rachida Dati for Paris mayor in 2026, emphasizing shared goals and political alternation.
French farmers stage major protests against government culling policy to combat contagious nodular dermatitis, with political leaders backing their cause amid tensions over disease control measures.
After adopting the Social Security Financing Law, France faces intense political disputes as it works to finalize the 2025 State budget amid deep ideological divisions and a looming deficit target.
New nodular dermatitis outbreaks in Haute-Garonne have intensified farmer protests and expanded government control measures in southern France.
France’s 2025 Social Security budget passed after an unprecedented cross-party alliance, with calls for greater ministerial leadership and ongoing sector concerns.
Former president Nicolas Sarkozy has launched a book tour to promote his prison memoir, while restricting media access at events following his recent release.
French farmers protest nationwide against government livestock culling policy for contagious nodular dermatitis, demanding vaccination over mass euthanasia.
Greenpeace protests and critiques of France’s climate plan mark the Paris Agreement’s 10th anniversary, highlighting slow progress and urgent calls for stronger action.
The government extends vaccination zones and enforces culling in Occitanie amid dermatose nodulaire outbreak, sparking political debates on disease control measures.
The French Senate has rejected the 2026 Social Security financing bill, setting up a decisive final vote in the National Assembly amid political disagreements.
Jordan Bardella commits to unwavering support for Marine Le Pen amid her legal challenges, positioning himself as her successor for the 2026 presidential election.
Nicolas Sarkozy's recent prison diary release underscores why French political figures use book publishing for economic gain and media strategy amid shifting political alliances.
The French National Assembly has passed a law ensuring automatic renewal of long-term residence permits for foreigners, sparking heated debate and political division.
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