Le Pen’s fighting spirit fades as presidential dream slips away – POLITICO
The dour pessimism in those and similar comments is striking coming from a leader who had vowed to fight what she framed…
Prosecutors seek to uphold 5-year electoral ban on Marine Le Pen – POLITICO
In an unexpected twist, however, prosecutors did not insist that the ban should be immediately implemented. This could…
French ex-senator jailed for drugging lawmaker with ecstasy
By Euronews Published on 28/01/2026 – 11:56 GMT+1 A French court on Tuesday sentenced former senator Joël Guerriau to…
Trump on Macron’s sunglasses: ‘What the hell happened?’ – politico.eu
Trump on Macron’s sunglasses: ‘What the hell happened?’ politico.euWhy Was Macron Wearing Sunglasses at Davos? The New York TimesMacron’s ‘Top…
Europe’s year of existential risk – POLITICO
Activists protest outside Downing street against the recent policies of Donald Trump. | Guy Smallman/Getty Images Meanwhile, European…
In 2025, French people’s desire to leave the country reached an all-time high
Julien* left Paris in December. “I didn’t feel happy in France any more,” said the restaurant entrepreneur, now…
Paris welcomes Putin’s ‘readiness’ for bilateral talks with Macron – POLITICO
Macron said last week that it would be “useful” for Europe to reach out to Moscow to ensure…
France to end year without budget as lawmakers fail to strike deal – POLITICO
Lecornu had warned in November that failing to pass a budget before the end of the year was a “danger”…
A sneak peek into Nicolas Sarkozy’s prison memoir – POLITICO
Thankfully, despite the noise and the inadequacy of the bed — “I had never felt a harder mattress,…
Brigitte Macron under fire after calling feminist activists ‘stupid bitches’ – POLITICO
After Abittan said he was afraid, the French first lady responded: “if there are stupid bitches, we’ll toss…
4 questions as France faces critical budget crunch – POLITICO
The PM back in October handed the Socialists a major concession to ensure his government’s survival when he…
Macron warned US could ‘betray’ Ukraine in leaked leaders’ call, Spiegel reports – POLITICO
“In general, only the Russians benefit from any splits between Europe and America, so our consistent position is…