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France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
France news

Let France be a warning, Rachel Reeves: stand up to the bond market vigilantes, or they'll come for Britain next | Larry Elliott

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
France news

Let France be a warning, Rachel Reeves: stand up to the bond market vigilantes, or they'll come for Britain next | Larry Elliott

France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week 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
1 month 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
1 month 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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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
France politics

Opinion | We Should Know by Now. The Courts Aren't Going to Stop Trump and His Kind.

Marine Le Pen's misuse of European Parliament funds has jeopardized her political future and highlighted the hypocrisy of far-right politics in France.
fromThe Local France
5 months ago
France politics

Le Pen, 11 others appeal convictions in French far-right trial

Marine Le Pen and 11 others convicted for embezzlement have appealed, impacting her 2027 presidential ambitions.
fromThe Local France
2 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
2 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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fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French culture minister accepted money from energy group, report finds

Dati's acceptance of nearly €300,000 from GDF Suez during her time in the European parliament raises serious ethical questions about influence and accountability.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 months ago

OPINION: 130 years on, the Dreyfus affair still matters to France and the world

The Dreyfus case divided France for decades, with the Right fervently maintaining his guilt despite a lack of evidence, while the Left fought for his innocence.
France politics
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 months ago
France politics

OPINION: Macron's TV 'comeback' was more like his obituary

Macron's recent TV interview failed to revitalize his domestic political standing, limiting him to international issues.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 months ago

Inside France: Macron's swansong, Sarkozy's tag and a booze ban for Smurfs

Emmanuel Macron's recent TV interview showcased his capabilities but does little to change his political future as a potentially ineffective president.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The health impact of nuclear tests in French Polynesia archive, 1981

The French Socialists' position on nuclear testing reflects a broader issue of colonialism in the Pacific, highlighting the intertwining of military and environmental concerns.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 months ago

OPINION: Tractor protests expose the hypocrisy of French farming policies

The proposed law scrapping some environmental rules was rejected, but farmers felt satisfied as they redirected their efforts to influence the more favorable Senate.
France politics
France politics
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

French politicians rush to defence of cheese labelled 'bad product'

Politicians rally to defend Comté cheese against environmental criticism, emphasizing its cultural significance and the dairy industry's cooperative values.
France politics
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Macron's office denies reports of another snap election in France

Macron's office denies speculation of snap elections amid rising popularity despite past electoral turmoil.
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