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.
France confronts political turmoil with calls for major reforms in Europe and controversy over New Caledonia's political future after government retreats ignite tensions.
The French parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasting faces heightened tensions with public admonishments and political divisions amid ongoing hearings.
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.
French government pushes for a 2026 budget compromise amid political tensions and public concern over economic and social challenges.
As France prepares for a decisive vote on its 2025 Social Security budget, political fractures deepen, with right-wing opposition rejecting the plan and socialist allies urging support for a compromised text.
French citizens' rising frustration with politics has translated into increased hostility towards political leaders amid approaching elections.
Political divisions intensify in the French National Assembly as the critical social security budget vote approaches, risking economic and social instability.
The December 2025 vote on France's Social Security budget highlights political divisions, with government warnings and opposition condemnations foretelling a possible crisis.
Violent incidents targeting politicians in France reflect growing public frustration, with politics becoming the top concern ahead of key elections.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu opts against constitutional override as the 2026 French budget and Social Security finances face tight parliamentary votes amid political fragmentation.
French-Algerian relations face renewed tension after the imprisonment of journalist Christophe Gleizes, undermining recent diplomatic progress.
Former EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini resigns from the College of Europe after being indicted in a corruption investigation related to EU diplomatic training contracts.
A recent study shows historic political concern among French citizens amid fears of democratic instability, while Aix-Marseille Université launches a campaign to increase youth voting participation ahead of 2026 municipal elections.
French PM Sébastien Lecornu resists pressure to use article 49.3 amid political calls to secure 2026 budget passage and avoid major deficit.
New analysis attributes France's democratic crisis to elite disengagement rather than citizen exhaustion, urging inclusive reforms.