Kushner’s phone call cools France-US diplomatic row — for now – POLITICO
After Kushner’s no-show, Barrot said in an interview Tuesday that he had requested the American envoy be barred from meeting…
France’s National Assembly overwhelmingly votes to suspend controversial pension reform
By Euronews Published on 12/11/2025 – 20:39 GMT+1 Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, approved…
Moody’s cuts outlook on France as Lecornu struggles to pass budget – POLITICO
Friday’s decision “reflects the increased risk that the fragmentation of the country’s political landscape will continue to impair…
Moody’s says it will be ‘very challenging’ for France to rein in budget ahead of key verdict – POLITICO
France has been in the throes of heightened political instability for the last two years, cycling through no…
Macron publicly backs PM’s decision to freeze landmark pensions reform – POLITICO
The freeze helped ensure Lecornu’s government would at least temporarily have the tacit support of the Socialists, who…
Macron’s pension reform gamble poses dilemma for center-left opposition – POLITICO
The social security budget would likely need votes from the Socialists, whose 69 lawmakers hold the balance of…
Top French union leader says entire pensions system should be rebuilt – POLITICO
Momentum to suspend the reform, which remains unpopular, has grown in recent days after the collapse of a…
Why Macron thinks Lecornu can save France from the abyss – POLITICO
As a former conservative, he has “good relations with Les Républicains party” and represents “continuity” with the president’s…
Political instability in France: How does it impact the economy and investments?
ADVERTISEMENT Political instability is fuelling recession fears in Europe’s second biggest economy, where fragile growth has recently shown…
French bid to create ‘State of New Caledonia’ rejected by pro-independence bloc
Published on 13/08/2025 – 15:52 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The main pro-independence coalition in the French overseas territory of New…
The method to François Bayrou’s madness – POLITICO
The government is seemingly pursuing the same strategy this time round, with Economy Minister Éric Lombard telling Bloomberg…