HHeadlines Read More 5 takeaways from France’s local elections – POLITICOMarch 16, 2026 The prime example is the northern city of Lille, where the France Unbowed candidate was by one projection…
HHeadlines Read More Far right strong in south, Socialist ahead in Paris – POLITICOMarch 15, 2026 PARIS — Polls have closed in the first round of elections in France that will see voters across…
HHeadlines Read More I won’t run for president wearing an ankle bracelet – POLITICOFebruary 26, 2026 But Le Pen said she wouldn’t campaign if that were the case. “You can’t campaign under these conditions,”…
HHeadlines Read More Kushner’s phone call cools France-US diplomatic row — for now – POLITICOFebruary 24, 2026 After Kushner’s no-show, Barrot said in an interview Tuesday that he had requested the American envoy be barred from meeting…
HHeadlines Read More US ambassador to France fails to show up for diplomatic summons – POLITICOFebruary 23, 2026 The U.S. embassy did not immediately respond to POLITICO’s request for comment. Kushner found himself in hot water…
HHeadlines Read More Macron announces pick for new budget minister – POLITICOFebruary 23, 2026 PARIS — Emmanuel Macron has picked 33-year-old David Amiel to become France’s new budget minister, the French presidency…
HHeadlines Read More Meloni hits back at Macron in spat over killing of French far-right activist – POLITICOFebruary 20, 2026 The two leaders have fought on topics spanning migration to abortion during a terminally uneasy relationship, but are…
HHeadlines Read More Likely French presidential candidate Mélenchon under fire after activist beaten to death – POLITICOFebruary 17, 2026 Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon said France Unbowed had a “moral responsibility” for fostering a “climate of violence.” During…
HHeadlines Read More Germany shoots down Macron’s Eurobonds proposal – POLITICOFebruary 10, 2026 “We think that, in view of the agenda [at the EU leaders summit], this distracts a little from…
HHeadlines Read More Former French minister Lang quits plum job over Epstein ties – POLITICOFebruary 8, 2026 Caroline Lang was also to inherit $5 million in Epstein’s will, according to Mediapart. Caroline Lang told the…
HHeadlines Read More Le Pen’s fighting spirit fades as presidential dream slips away – POLITICOFebruary 5, 2026 The dour pessimism in those and similar comments is striking coming from a leader who had vowed to fight what she framed…
HHeadlines Read More Prosecutors seek to uphold 5-year electoral ban on Marine Le Pen – POLITICOFebruary 4, 2026 In an unexpected twist, however, prosecutors did not insist that the ban should be immediately implemented. This could…