French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to announce his choice of constitutional tool—Article 49.3 or ordinances—to finalize the contested 2026 budget amid political opposition and crucial fiscal decisions.
The French government announces a €300 million package featuring sector-specific supports and tax measures to address agricultural sector unrest, although unions remain critical.
Minister Annie Genevard has initiated national "food sovereignty conferences" to tackle France's worsening agricultural trade deficit and policy shortcomings in 2026.
President Emmanuel Macron outlines legislative priorities for 2026, emphasizing national service, social media protections for youth, and a critical budget adoption process.
Emmanuel Macron’s 2026 New Year’s speech outlined political priorities amidst internal criticism and public skepticism over unfulfilled promises and stalled reforms.
The French government vows support for a new industrial project at the Brandt site after its judicial liquidation, aiming to save jobs and revitalize the local economy.
An analysis of how reliance on quantitative data influences public policy and political finance in France, highlighting both transparency benefits and risks of bias.
Former PM Elisabeth Borne endorses possible 49.3 use while PM Lecornu embarks on extensive political and social partner meetings to secure approval of France's 2025 budget.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a major regulatory simplification decree to aid municipalities, unveiling plans to cut red tape and streamline governance.
France's government has launched a consultation to update the property tax system for 2026, focusing on comfort elements that will likely increase taxes for millions, amid widespread political criticism.
France and Germany partner with SAP and Mistral to create an AI-driven ERP system for public administrations, targeting deployment by 2030 under European digital sovereignty goals.
The Cour des comptes praises France's AI research progress but warns of funding shortfalls and slow implementation of key reforms in its 2025 strategy assessment.
France's government reveals a detailed four-year plan with 36 measures to combat widespread corruption amid increasing public concern and recorded cases.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's October 14 speech presented key reforms and faced multiple opposition censure motions amid a politically precarious environment.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu opens a challenging parliamentary session on October 14 with a key policy speech amid budget pressures and parliamentary threats of censure.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu calls for unity among political allies with a detailed governmental roadmap focusing on budgetary reforms and security priorities for 2026.