Deputies leaving the National Assembly to run for mayoral seats highlight the urgency of local politics in the 2026 municipal elections, with housing policy sparking major debate in Paris.
Philosopher Myriam Revault d’Allonnes discusses how emotions enrich democratic debate and influence political mobilization, warning of their co-option by populism.
The 2026 French budget prompts diverse political responses as government defends fiscal plans and opposition critiques intensify amid key municipal elections.
France Télévisions has halted political guest appearances on key shows to ensure fair media coverage ahead of the municipal elections amid regulatory scrutiny.
Les Républicains emphasize security, immigration, and social policies through key legislative proposals to solidify their right-wing stance before municipal elections.
Jean-Michel Aulas lost his defamation suit against Rue89Lyon over an article about offshore investments, marking a key press freedom victory ahead of the 2026 Lyon elections.
Sébastien Delogu's claims of police complicity in missing cocaine shipments have sparked strong official condemnation ahead of Marseille's municipal elections.
As municipal elections near in March 2026, Saint-Avold and nearby towns face rising political discord marked by fake social media activity and contested local events.
French political debate on Venezuelan crisis highlights the importance of embracing dissensus amid divided domestic reactions and appeals for democratic plurality.
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.
The government extends vaccination zones and enforces culling in Occitanie amid dermatose nodulaire outbreak, sparking political debates on disease control measures.
A citizen-led push for school schedule reform aiming at equality faces cautious reception from local mayors amid budget and staffing challenges ahead of the 2026 elections.
The French National Assembly debates suspending the 2025 pension reform, delaying retirement age increase to 64 until 2028 amid political compromises and union divisions.
Political parties in France are intensifying their preparations for the 2025 municipal elections, focusing on negotiation strategies and campaign messaging.