China’s trade surplus tops $1tn for first time – The Irish Times
China’s trade surplus has topped €1 trillion (€860 billion) for the first time, as a sharp drop in…
European industry faces ‘life or death,’ Macron says — and China needs to help – POLITICO
“I am trying to explain to the Chinese that their trade surplus is untenable and that they are…
‘Generation war’ dogs pension debates in France and Germany – POLITICO
‘Fair to all generations’ Lawmakers in France are sparring this week over a highly contentious plan to freeze…
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit Ireland amid ongoing efforts to end war with Russia – The Irish Times
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be in Dublin on Tuesday amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war…
France and Germany to bring back military service as Russia threat looms – The Irish Times
France and Germany are to bring back military service to bolster national defence, part of a historic reversal…
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…
Space no longer peaceful, President Macron set to say in new space strategy review
Published on 11/11/2025 – 14:18 GMT+1 •Updated 14:19 Lasers, electromagnetic jammers, and other patrol satellites are among the…
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…
Louvre director acknowledges ‘terrible failure’ following daylight crown jewel robbery – The Irish Times
The director of the Louvre Museum has acknowledged a “terrible failure” at the Paris monument after a stunning…
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…
France’s Third Downgrade in a Year Is a Call to Step Up, Lescure Says
France can’t afford to ignore the third credit-rating reduction in less than a year, according to French Finance…
France Gets Debt Warning as S&P Downgrades in Unscheduled Move
S&P Global Ratings downgraded France, dealing another blow to the country’s credibility as a weakened minority government struggles…