French PM gets reprieve after agreeing to freeze retirement reform – POLITICO
“Debating the issue of pensions is not just a financial equation. It is an essential part of our…
Lecornu names new French government after reappointment – POLITICO
Lescure faces the difficult task of passing a budget for next year while cutting France’s massive public spending…
Macron to name new PM in next 48 hours – POLITICO
Macron’s office said Lecornu had presented three conclusions: A majority of lawmakers are against holding snap elections; a…
Macron keeps everyone guessing as key allies swing against him – POLITICO
In a juddering political car wreck, the president on Monday accepted the shock resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien…
Macron asks PM to find way out of crisis one more time after shock resignation – POLITICO
Lecornu’s new assignment caps a whirlwind 24 hours in French politics that has pushed the country ever closer…
Macron should step down, his former PM says – POLITICO
Philippe has already announced his intention to run in the next presidential election, and polling shows he could…
Macron accepts PM’s resignation, then tasks him with emergency talks – POLITICO
His decision was taken at the end of a rollercoaster day during which the French president himself made…
Macron running out of options as government resigns — live updates – POLITICO
French politics is in turmoil again after the stunning collapse of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s government. Here’s today’s…
New French PM faces massive strikes amid perilous budget talks – POLITICO
Ratings agency Fitch cut France’s credit rating on Friday, just days after former Prime Minister François Bayrou’s minority government…
Le Pen turns the screw on Macron ahead of crunch budget talks – POLITICO
“The National Rally is not up for sale to the highest Macronist bidder, as opposed to [the conservative]…
France’s new PM Lecornu faces baptism of fire with nationwide protests – POLITICO
While comparisons have been drawn between “Block Everything” and the Yellow Jackets, an analysis by the Jean Jaurès…
Macron chooses Lecornu as French PM – POLITICO
“The president of the Republic is convinced that, on this basis, an agreement between the political forces is…