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]…
French police arrest nearly 200 as ‘Block Everything’ protests paralyse the country
ADVERTISEMENT French police arrested more than 200 people Wednesday as “Block Everything” (“Bloquons tout”) protesters attempted to paralyse…
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…
Government downfall tests Macron like never before – POLITICO
In reality, though, the risks of failure are high. Laurent Wauquiez, Les Républicains’ parliamentary leader, warned on Monday…
France hits back at US over Gaza accusations – POLITICO
Rubio said earlier this week that French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to recognize Palestinian statehood had blown any…
Macron’s stunned troops see no good way out of France’s impasse – POLITICO
So how about another snap election? If Macron calls one, the political landscape could still be mired in…
France’s survival is at stake – POLITICO
The 74-year-old longtime centrist has so far failed to convince the opposition to swallow the bitter medicine he…
French far right joins chorus calling for new elections – POLITICO
Bardella’s comments are surprising because the party’s longtime standard-bearer, Le Pen, would be barred from running in either…
Macron takes aim at Algerian officials in major diplomatic escalation – POLITICO
“Since the outbreak of this crisis, which France caused, it has chosen to approach it with the logic…
France urges broader recognition of Palestinian statehood – POLITICO
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called on more countries to recognize Palestinian statehood. “In New York with 14…
French culture minister and fugitive former auto exec to face corruption trial – POLITICO
PARIS — French Culture Minister Rachida Dati and former Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will face trial on charges…
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…