Amid motions of censure from opposition parties, France prepares for possible early legislative elections in March, with government leaders threatening Assembly dissolution and Jean-Luc Mélenchon e...
Amid motions of censure from opposition parties, France prepares for possible early legislative elections in March, with government leaders threatening Assembly dissolution and Jean-Luc Mélenchon expressing confidence in LFI's electoral prospects.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has requested preparations for potential early legislative elections in France, possibly aligning them with municipal elections amid political instability.
France faces political paralysis with stalled 2026 budget talks and declining public trust, while calls emerge for higher politician salaries to improve governance.
Critical perspectives highlight the shortcomings of France's political strategies on social policies and the Mercosur trade agreement opposition, focusing on ineffective responses and reduced influence in EU decision-making.
President Macron confirms France's opposition to the Mercosur agreement amid political protests and RN's motion of censure against the government.
New January 2026 polling shows Emmanuel Macron's confidence rating falling to 16%, with Prime Minister Lecornu's trust rising, highlighting shifting political dynamics in France.
Les Républicains face internal strife after Alain Kott forms a controversial alliance with RN for Colmar's 2026 municipal elections, triggering suspensions and exclusion actions.
France's government may invoke Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget amid falling public support for Macron and potential parliamentary opposition.
As the French National Assembly resumes its deliberations on the 2026 state budget, Minister Amélie de Montchalin signals willingness to use all means, including Article 49.3, to secure passage amid stark political divisions.
France experiences a growing political divide over international law and U.S. intervention in Venezuela, exposing fractures from Macron’s government to opposition leaders about foreign policy and multilateralism.
French political debate on Venezuelan crisis highlights the importance of embracing dissensus amid divided domestic reactions and appeals for democratic plurality.
The French Senate's refusal to compromise on the 2026 budget has deepened the political deadlock, risking state operations and fueling public frustration amid healthcare strikes.
The U.S. raid in Venezuela has exposed deep divisions within French politics, pitting Macron's cautious government against Marine Le Pen's assertive criticism over international law and France's response.
Guénaëlle Gault advocates for embracing political dissensus in 2025 France, emphasizing conflict's role in healthy democracy amid cultural-political reflections on figures like Coluche and Patrick Sébastien.
French political leaders uniformly condemn the US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, highlighting legal concerns but differ on views toward Maduro's regime and US relations.
French President Macron praises the U.S. operation capturing Venezuela's Maduro, but faces sharp opposition backlash over the raid's legality and sovereignty concerns.
Emmanuel Macron pledges a "useful" 2026 in a restrained New Year address, amid political deadlock and resignation demands.
France suspends its 2023 retirement reform and adopts new measures for 2026 amidst political instability and public frustration, as Macron seeks consensus in a brief New Year's address.
France confronts political upheaval, budgetary challenges, rising Rassemblement National support, and social divisions as Macron prepares for his final New Year's address.
The year 2025 in French politics was marked by François Bayrou’s political downfall amid budget disputes and Olivier Faure’s rising influence through strategic negotiations.
France's 2025-2026 political landscape is characterized by government instability, public debt challenges, and widespread disillusionment ahead of key elections.
An Ipsos survey reveals deep pessimism among the French for 2026, while President Macron addresses national gloom in his New Year's speech amid ongoing political instability.
France in 2025 is marked by political turmoil with short-lived governments, pension reform failures, and rising far-right influence undermining Macron's leadership.
France's 2026 budget negotiations face major deadlock amid political upheaval, leading to temporary legislative fixes and ongoing talks.
In 2025, French politicians are increasingly unpopular, absent from the public's top favored personalities, amidst political controversies and calls for new government solutions.
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.
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.
The French parliamentary commission on public audiovisual services suspends hearings amid intense internal conflicts and accusations of procedural misconduct.
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.
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.
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.
France's 2026 budget approval faces deadlock as Prime Minister Lecornu battles Senate opposition, prompting urgent consultations and a special law proposal.
France condemns recent coups in West Africa and supports regional efforts to restore stability and good governance amid security challenges.
Political and environmental disputes in Charente-Maritime heighten as municipal elections approach, with postponed votes and fractured alliances marking the local landscape.
Polls show 72% of French feel unsafe nationwide, intensifying political conflict over security in Nantes amid rising violence and debate on local governance.
With no agreement on France's 2026 state budget, the government will propose a special law to ensure state operations continue smoothly into the new year.
The French parliament failed to agree on the 2025 state budget, prompting the government to propose a special law to maintain fiscal continuity and prevent a shutdown.
Facing potential deadlock in 2026 budget talks, France considers a special finance law as Minister Lecornu warns of political hurdles in Parliament ahead of constitutional deadlines.