Macron to name new French prime minister after Olympics DW 07/24/2024
French President Macron rejects left's bid for a new PM, maintains centrist government through Olympics, and calls for a broad coalition post-Olympics. [ more ]
French Parliament to Test New Power Balance for First Time
The election of the president of the National Assembly in France is crucial for determining political power balances and potential government direction. [ more ]
Macron to name new French prime minister after Olympics DW 07/24/2024
French President Macron rejects left's bid for a new PM, maintains centrist government through Olympics, and calls for a broad coalition post-Olympics. [ more ]
French Parliament to Test New Power Balance for First Time
The election of the president of the National Assembly in France is crucial for determining political power balances and potential government direction. [ more ]
Will France's election winner go into opposition? DW 07/21/2024
The election of Andre Chassaigne as National Assembly president was a significant moment for the left-wing alliance NFP, but Yael Braun-Pivet won the position, contributing to the power balance in French politics. [ more ]
Election Setbacks Leave France's Far Right at a Crossroads
The President of the National Rally warned newly elected lawmakers to be credible and irreproachable after controversies in the snap parliamentary elections. [ more ]
France's Macron dissolves parliament, calls new elections DW 06/09/2024
French President Macron dissolved the National Assembly and called for fresh elections following his party's poor performance in the EU elections. [ more ]
We're everywhere now': National Rally members toast EU elections success
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally celebrated historic results in European elections and prepared for sudden parliamentary elections in France. [ more ]
France's political landscape is being reshaped by the rise of young figures like Jordan Bardella, who are changing the dynamics of the country's traditional politics. [ more ]
Paris celebrated NFP win in National Assembly, avoiding RN majority. Political gravity induced instability & low governance. RN kept at bay by united left.
New Popular Front victory in National Assembly prevented far-right RN majority, leading to extended political instability and governance challenges. [ more ]
Election Setbacks Leave France's Far Right at a Crossroads
The President of the National Rally warned newly elected lawmakers to be credible and irreproachable after controversies in the snap parliamentary elections. [ more ]
France's Macron dissolves parliament, calls new elections DW 06/09/2024
French President Macron dissolved the National Assembly and called for fresh elections following his party's poor performance in the EU elections. [ more ]
We're everywhere now': National Rally members toast EU elections success
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally celebrated historic results in European elections and prepared for sudden parliamentary elections in France. [ more ]
France's political landscape is being reshaped by the rise of young figures like Jordan Bardella, who are changing the dynamics of the country's traditional politics. [ more ]
Paris celebrated NFP win in National Assembly, avoiding RN majority. Political gravity induced instability & low governance. RN kept at bay by united left.
New Popular Front victory in National Assembly prevented far-right RN majority, leading to extended political instability and governance challenges. [ more ]
Macron ally wins surprise re-election as national assembly speaker
French lawmakers re-elected a member of Macron's centrist bloc as the president of the lower house amidst a political gridlock after a snap election. [ more ]
Here's what to expect in Monday's no-confidence vote in France.
By pushing through its plan to overhaul pensions and raise the national retirement age by two years to 64, the French government has exposed itself to no-confidence motions that could bring down President Emmanuel Macron's cabinet an outcome not seen in half a century of French politics.While predictions suggest that a no-confidence motion is unlikely to pass, recent statements from legislators who are seen as critical swing voters indicate that the outcome could be closer than expected.
Podcast special episode: What now for France after Macron's great election gamble?
French President Macron dissolved parliament after European elections, leading to speculation and concern over his strategy for upcoming parliamentary elections. [ more ]
Macron ally wins surprise re-election as national assembly speaker
French lawmakers re-elected a member of Macron's centrist bloc as the president of the lower house amidst a political gridlock after a snap election. [ more ]
Here's what to expect in Monday's no-confidence vote in France.
By pushing through its plan to overhaul pensions and raise the national retirement age by two years to 64, the French government has exposed itself to no-confidence motions that could bring down President Emmanuel Macron's cabinet an outcome not seen in half a century of French politics.While predictions suggest that a no-confidence motion is unlikely to pass, recent statements from legislators who are seen as critical swing voters indicate that the outcome could be closer than expected.
Podcast special episode: What now for France after Macron's great election gamble?
French President Macron dissolved parliament after European elections, leading to speculation and concern over his strategy for upcoming parliamentary elections. [ more ]
Inside France: French political discourse, tax loopholes and sharks in the Seine
French political debates emphasize on detailed policy discussions and impressive debating skills, but voters may prioritize relatability over expertise. [ more ]
OPINION: The French far-right's 'empty vessel' Bardella is set to win big in Europe
Strong support for Jordan Bardella in France due to accumulated anger towards Macron, his ability to appeal to a wide audience by being both relatable and different from the political elite [ more ]
OPINION: The French far-right's 'empty vessel' Bardella is set to win big in Europe
Strong support for Jordan Bardella in France due to accumulated anger towards Macron, his ability to appeal to a wide audience by being both relatable and different from the political elite [ more ]
OPINION: Will the 'French Keir Starmer' save the country from the far-right? I doubt it
French and British politics have had instances of partial alignment and divergence, with recent movements indicating variations in ideologies and candidates. [ more ]
New French PM seeks to send strong message on law and order
The new French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, visited a police station on his first day in office and promised to deliver security to the French people.
Attal aims to counter the rise of Marine Le Pen's far-right party by appealing to voters who have turned to the far right or abstained from elections. [ more ]
OPINION: Will the 'French Keir Starmer' save the country from the far-right? I doubt it
French and British politics have had instances of partial alignment and divergence, with recent movements indicating variations in ideologies and candidates. [ more ]
New French PM seeks to send strong message on law and order
The new French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, visited a police station on his first day in office and promised to deliver security to the French people.
Attal aims to counter the rise of Marine Le Pen's far-right party by appealing to voters who have turned to the far right or abstained from elections. [ more ]
What to Know About France's Snap Parliamentary Elections
President Macron called for snap elections after a far-right surge in European Parliament elections, throwing French politics into uncertainty. [ more ]
What to Know About France's Snap Parliamentary Elections
President Macron called for snap elections after a far-right surge in European Parliament elections, throwing French politics into uncertainty. [ more ]
A paradigm shift': will Jordan Bardella finally normalise Le Pen's far right?
Jordan Bardella, the young politician of France's far-right party, is using his charm and TikTok following to soften the party's image and gain unprecedented support in polls. [ more ]
Profile: The battle of France's young political hopefuls
France's newly appointed Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, is the youngest ever - and first openly gay - head of the French cabinet.
Jordan Bardella, 28, leader of the far-right Rassemblement National, is positioning himself for the role of prime minister in the future if Marine Le Pen wins the presidency in 2027. [ more ]
A paradigm shift': will Jordan Bardella finally normalise Le Pen's far right?
Jordan Bardella, the young politician of France's far-right party, is using his charm and TikTok following to soften the party's image and gain unprecedented support in polls. [ more ]
Profile: The battle of France's young political hopefuls
France's newly appointed Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, is the youngest ever - and first openly gay - head of the French cabinet.
Jordan Bardella, 28, leader of the far-right Rassemblement National, is positioning himself for the role of prime minister in the future if Marine Le Pen wins the presidency in 2027. [ more ]
Students globally protest Israeli assault on Gaza, seizing universities. Sciences Po sees historic police intervention during student occupation. [ more ]
OPINION: A European disaster for Macron could lead to messy autumn elections in France
The paradox of Macronism is evident as his young revolutionary image attracted older voters, but they are now deserting him, impacting his support and potentially future election outcomes. [ more ]
French PM criticised over crackdown on teenage violence
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal facing criticism for proposed crackdown on teenage violence, suggesting treating offenders under 18 as adults and implementing strict measures in schools. [ more ]
Four reasons Macron's new government has caused uproar in France
The new French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal aims to bring together members of the right-wing Republicans to form a majority in parliament.
Two key ministries - education and health - will be merged under the leadership of Amelie Oudea-Castera, causing disagreement among teaching unions. [ more ]
French PM criticised over crackdown on teenage violence
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal facing criticism for proposed crackdown on teenage violence, suggesting treating offenders under 18 as adults and implementing strict measures in schools. [ more ]
Four reasons Macron's new government has caused uproar in France
The new French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal aims to bring together members of the right-wing Republicans to form a majority in parliament.
Two key ministries - education and health - will be merged under the leadership of Amelie Oudea-Castera, causing disagreement among teaching unions. [ more ]
France to enshrine abortion rights in country's constitution
Enshrining right to abortion in French constitution is a global first with strong public support.
France aims to protect the right to terminate a pregnancy in its basic law, following the US Supreme Court's decision to restrict abortion rights. [ more ]
French interior minister Darmanin cannot be prosecuted for rape accusations, top court says
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin cannot be prosecuted for accusations of rape made by a woman for years, France's highest court ruled on Wednesday.
The Cour de Cassation ruled that a lower court was right to reject the complaint due to a lack of evidence. [ more ]
Karim Benzema sues French minister for defamation over Muslim Brotherhood claims
Karim Benzema has filed a defamation suit against the French interior minister Gerald Darmanin for accusing him of having links with the Muslim Brotherhood
The legal challenge argues that Benzema has no connection with the organization [ more ]
French interior minister Darmanin cannot be prosecuted for rape accusations, top court says
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin cannot be prosecuted for accusations of rape made by a woman for years, France's highest court ruled on Wednesday.
The Cour de Cassation ruled that a lower court was right to reject the complaint due to a lack of evidence. [ more ]
Karim Benzema sues French minister for defamation over Muslim Brotherhood claims
Karim Benzema has filed a defamation suit against the French interior minister Gerald Darmanin for accusing him of having links with the Muslim Brotherhood
The legal challenge argues that Benzema has no connection with the organization [ more ]
The French government and mainstream media have expelled the left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) while embracing the far-right Rassemblement National (RN).
The RN has been rehabilitated due to its alliance with the Israeli government and is no longer considered beyond the pale. [ more ]
The French government and mainstream media have expelled the left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) while embracing the far-right Rassemblement National (RN).
The RN has been rehabilitated due to its alliance with the Israeli government and is no longer considered beyond the pale. [ more ]
Le Pen's far right served as mouthpiece for the Kremlin, says French parliamentary report
RUSSIAN INFLUENCE Dogged by accusations of proximity to the Kremlin, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party had hoped to clear its name by setting up a parliamentary inquiry to investigate foreign interference in French politics.But a draft report on the committee's findings, which was leaked to the press this week, shows the move backfired spectacularly, finding instead that Le Pen's policy stances sometimes echo the official language of Putin's regime.
Why are so many people in France angry about pension overhaul?
Protests intensify against President Emmanual Macron's plans to raise the retirement age.Changing France's state pension system to one that is more affordable for the government was a central plank of President Emmanual Macron's re-election campaign.However, the reform, which includes raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, has become the central issue in French politics and highly unpopular among the public.
Macron addresses a France in turmoil after retirement age raised
Dock workers face riot police as they stand in front of a burning barricade next the port of Marseille in southern France on March 22. (Daniel Cole/AP)French President Emmanuel Macron is addressing the nation Wednesday after his move to force through legislation to raise the retirement age ignited angry protests and strikes around the country.
OPINION: Macron will risk anger on streets rather than abandon pension reform quietly
The massed ranks of opponents of pension reform were not so massed or so dense on the third day of nationwide protest yesterday.Only 757,000 people turned out, compared to 1,270,000 last Tuesday.Rail, Metro, school and energy strikes were also less powerful attracting, for instance only one in four rail workers, compared to one in two on the first day of action on 19 January.
OPINION: Emily and the Olympics reveal some uncomfortable truths about Paris
The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
Bid to force UK-France ferry companies to pay French minimum wage
The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
ANALYSIS: Macron's unrequited love affair with Africa
The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
Thirty percent of flights cancelled due to French air traffic controllers' strike
The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
Macron addresses a France in turmoil after retirement age raised
Dock workers face riot police as they stand in front of a burning barricade next the port of Marseille in southern France on March 22. (Daniel Cole/AP)French President Emmanuel Macron is addressing the nation Wednesday after his move to force through legislation to raise the retirement age ignited angry protests and strikes around the country.
OPINION: Macron will risk anger on streets rather than abandon pension reform quietly
The massed ranks of opponents of pension reform were not so massed or so dense on the third day of nationwide protest yesterday.Only 757,000 people turned out, compared to 1,270,000 last Tuesday.Rail, Metro, school and energy strikes were also less powerful attracting, for instance only one in four rail workers, compared to one in two on the first day of action on 19 January.
OPINION: Emily and the Olympics reveal some uncomfortable truths about Paris
The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
Bid to force UK-France ferry companies to pay French minimum wage
The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
ANALYSIS: Macron's unrequited love affair with Africa
The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
Thirty percent of flights cancelled due to French air traffic controllers' strike
The day would be historic, we were told.France would be blocked or closed down and its economy brought to its knees.Demonstrations against pension reform would be the biggest for decades.Tuesday's day of action the sixth since the protests began in January was impressive enough.The official figure for the number of demonstrators nationwide 1.28 million WAS the biggest for decades but it was only a little higher than the turnout achieved on January 31st (1.27 million).
French town feminises name for 2023 to highlight gender inequality
A person reaches over a sign in the city of Pantin, in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, on July 30, 2022.Julien de Rosa, AFP A French mayor has announced that his town's name will take on the feminine form for a year to raise awareness about gender equality.Bertrand Kern, the socialist mayor of Pantin outside Paris, announced the move in a New Year's video message on Twitter earlier this week.
PODCAST: What's in store for France in 2023 from travel rules to political flare-ups
Our Talking France podcast is back with a festive special in which we look at what exactly makes a French Christmas - as well as the latest from parliament, meeting France's richest man, finding out why France has 12 time zones and why people are talking about a 'bromance' between France's president and its best footballer.
French government faces confidence votes ahead of EU election
Opposing bids for no-confidence votes from the hard-left La France Insoumise (LFI) and far-right Rassemblement National (RN) require a 289-strong majority. Elections may be overshadowed by D-Day anniversary celebrations. [ more ]
OPINION: The comic chaos of French politics hides a real danger for democracy
France faces a parliamentary impasse after rejecting centrist policies, exposing far-right inadequacies, and struggling to form a government amidst political tensions. [ more ]