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…
Why Macron thinks Lecornu can save France from the abyss – POLITICO
As a former conservative, he has “good relations with Les Républicains party” and represents “continuity” with the president’s…
New French PM spares national holidays – POLITICO
“It is always in times of deadlock and tension that our country has moved forward,” he said. “My…
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…
Political instability in France: How does it impact the economy and investments?
ADVERTISEMENT Political instability is fuelling recession fears in Europe’s second biggest economy, where fragile growth has recently shown…
France says door ‘remains open’ for diplomacy ahead of Iran sanctions snapback – POLITICO
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Saturday that Paris remains open to talks with Iran to avoid…
French bid to create ‘State of New Caledonia’ rejected by pro-independence bloc
Published on 13/08/2025 – 15:52 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The main pro-independence coalition in the French overseas territory of New…
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…