First-round results set up high-stakes negotiations – POLITICO
PARIS — With results from the first round of France’s municipal elections rolling in, the focus is quickly…
Kushner’s phone call cools France-US diplomatic row — for now – POLITICO
After Kushner’s no-show, Barrot said in an interview Tuesday that he had requested the American envoy be barred from meeting…
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…
Paris Louvre museum to remain partially open as strike action over work conditions continues
The Louvre Museum said it would remain partially open to the public on Wednesday, even as employees voted…
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…
Macron’s plan for Louvre overhaul poses ‘significant financial risks,’ report says – POLITICO
Though arrests have been made, the stolen goods have not yet been retrieved. Faced with a “budgetary impasse,”…
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…
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…
Macron’s pension reform gamble poses dilemma for center-left opposition – POLITICO
The social security budget would likely need votes from the Socialists, whose 69 lawmakers hold the balance of…
Top French union leader says entire pensions system should be rebuilt – POLITICO
Momentum to suspend the reform, which remains unpopular, has grown in recent days after the collapse of a…
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…
Claim Brigitte is transgender to be debunked with ‘scientific’ evidence – POLITICO
The French presidential couple are suing a U.S. far-right influencer over claims that Brigitte was assigned male at…