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France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Reappointed French PM scrambles to form government

Sebastien Lecornu faces intense opposition to pass a 2026 austerity budget after rapid reappointment amid a hung parliament and threats to topple his government.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 days ago

Inside France: A history of turmoil through the French republics

Calls for a Sixth Republic increase as concentrated presidential power under the Fifth Republic fails to prevent current political instability.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
France news

Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy: What we know

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy involving illegal payments from Libya's Muammar Gaddafi.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
France news

JUST IN: Ex-French President Sarkozy Handed 5-Year Prison Term over Gaddafi Funding Case

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy tied to alleged Libyan funding of his 2007 campaign.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
19 hours ago

Euro sees uncertainty amid French political changes and German data - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The euro saw mixed performances against other major currencies. The currency could remain exposed to the political developments in France, while firm German wholesale price data provided some support. President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister late on Friday after his resignation. However, the move could leave investors cautious. In Germany, wholesale prices rose 1.2% year-on-year in September, accelerating from 0.7% in August and marking the tenth consecutive month of gains.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Emmanuel Macron's political turmoil isn't just bad news for France

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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France news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy jailed for five years over Gaddafi-linked campaign financing

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of accepting illegal foreign funds to win office.
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France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

France's new PM keeps head-butting colleagues. Here's why

Sebastien Lecornu greets colleagues with gentle temple-to-temple head-butts, a habit traced to time spent at Saint-Wandrille Abbey, while The Independent seeks donations to fund paywall-free journalism.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

French security services warn of 'acts of sabotage' in September

Bloquons Tout could trigger nationwide blockades, stay-home actions and targeted sabotage on September 10, risking large-scale mobilization amid political instability.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

French culture minister to go on trial over alleged corruption while an MEP, source says

Rachida Dati to go on trial for alleged corruption related to lobbying for Renault-Nissan during her time in the European Parliament.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

Why France's PM has Easter Monday public holiday in his sights

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou proposed eliminating two public holidays to reduce the deficit, targeting Easter Monday as a suggestion without religious significance.
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fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Inquiry accuses French PM of failing to act over school abuse

The conclusions of the commission of inquiry, which began its work in March and heard from 135 people, including survivors of abuse at other schools, add further pressure on Bayrou, who survived a vote of no confidence on Tuesday.
France news
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

We are waking from a long sleep': France's ex-PM Gabriel Attal on revitalising relations with the UK

Gabriel Attal emphasizes the importance of renewing Franco-British ties post-Brexit amid global challenges.
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