France is navigating political instability, social legislation debates, and rising economic risks amid ongoing municipal elections and international concerns.
Farmers protested France's agricultural policies and EU-Mercosur trade deal by dumping vegetables outside President Macron's villa, amid ongoing nationwide mobilizations.
Prominent French chefs back farmers protesting nodular dermatitis management, while some farm blockades are peacefully lifted amid ongoing agricultural tensions.
French farmers demonstrate against the EU-Mercosur trade deal at President Macron's residence while the agreement's signing is postponed to January due to agricultural sector opposition.
French farmer protests against EU-Mercosur trade deal and disease culling measures cause delivery delays and public dissatisfaction amid government efforts.
Agricultural protests in Auch have caused major traffic and rail disruptions, leading to ongoing government response and frequent public updates.
French farmers are intensifying protests against the EU-Mercosur deal and the government's management of a contagious livestock disease, demanding an end to culling and protections for domestic agriculture.
France faces widespread agricultural protests and major highway blockades over the handling of contagious nodular dermatitis in cattle, prompting government crisis talks and a vaccination expansion plan.
France confronts an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis in cattle, triggering government containment measures and farmer protests amid concerns over the agricultural sector's future.
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.
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.
France confronts critical industrial losses with Brandt's liquidation and escalating agricultural protests amid contagious livestock disease outbreaks.
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 farmers are protesting government bovine dermatose policies, demanding lighter protocols amid an ongoing agricultural crisis that has led to widespread road blockades and calls for policy reforms.
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.
New nodular dermatitis outbreaks in Haute-Garonne have intensified farmer protests and expanded government control measures in southern France.
French farmers protest nationwide against government livestock culling policy for contagious nodular dermatitis, demanding vaccination over mass euthanasia.
The French government's measures to control contagious nodular dermatitis through systematic culling and expanded vaccination zones face strong farmer opposition amid rising concerns about the disease's spread.
About 200 cattle were culled in Ariège due to a nodular dermatitis outbreak, triggering farmer protests and prompting government vaccination zone expansion.
Protests flare in Ariège as farmers clash with police over mandatory cattle culling caused by contagious nodular dermatitis, amid calls for alternative measures and vaccination campaigns.
Intense protests by farmers in Ariège against the government-mandated culling of cattle infected with contagious nodular dermatitis have escalated, with clashes involving police and calls for alternative disease control measures like vaccination.
Farmers in Ariège and Hautes-Pyrénées protest the government-mandated mass culling of cattle due to a contagious nodular dermatitis outbreak, opposing the health authorities' approach and calling for targeted measures and vaccination.
On December 10, 2025, France saw heightened security at Bordeaux's Nuit du Bien Commun charity amid far-left disruptions, and a provocative Femen protest during Nicolas Sarkozy's book signing in Paris.
Following Brigitte Macron's controversial remark towards protesting feminists, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon defends her and criticizes the activists' methods amid a sensitive political controversy.
French citizens' rising frustration with politics has translated into increased hostility towards political leaders amid approaching elections.
Violent incidents targeting politicians in France reflect growing public frustration, with politics becoming the top concern ahead of key elections.
Four vehicles were intentionally set on fire at the Société du Canal de Provence amid far-left protests against Israeli companies, prompting a regional investigation and official condemnation.
The Rennes prosecutor's office dismissed charges against gendarmes for violence at the March 2023 Sainte-Soline protest but opened a judicial inquiry into problematic grenade use.
National strike on December 2 causes localized rail and road disruptions, while most transport services continue operating normally.
French unions stage widespread protests on December 2 against the 2026 budget proposal during parliamentary debates, amid ongoing social tensions.
Trade unions across France prepare for nationwide strikes on December 2 against austerity measures and pension reform, while political leaders defend and debate these policies amid budget discussions.
French unions plan a nationwide strike on December 2, 2025, demanding wage increases and opposing the 2026 budget, with expected disruptions in transportation, education, and public administration.
Orange shuts down its Marseille site temporarily due to violent tensions in Saint-Mauront neighborhood, affecting around 1,000 employees and sparking union calls for long-term solutions.
The conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy has reignited populist distrust in French politics, evoking the historical 'Tous pourris' sentiment and raising concerns about democratic faith.
Surveys reveal increasing French public dissatisfaction with high taxes and perceived inefficiencies in public spending in 2025.
A Lyon 2 University history professor sparked widespread outrage by publishing a list naming public figures as 'genociders to boycott,' drawing condemnation from Licra, political leaders, and the university administration.
Mass protests erupt across France over violence against women amid rising femicide statistics and a recent high-profile murder case in Besançon.
Widespread feminist protests in France confront rising femicide rates and conservative challenges to women’s rights, demanding urgent policy reforms.
Feminist groups in France plan mass protests against rising femicides and call for a comprehensive law as government efforts are criticized as insufficient.
Hundreds across France rally on November 15, 2025, calling for urgent reforms to combat violence against children ahead of International Children's Rights Day.
Sébastien Chenu of the National Rally condemns the Macron government and pledges to back suspending pension reforms amid political turmoil.