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fromThe Local France
3 days ago
France politics

French expression of the Day: Gauche caviar

Gauche caviar describes elitist individuals who promote leftist values while leading affluent lifestyles.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
5 days ago

PODCAST: Do the French need to work harder and why Nice is the place to move to

The Talking France podcast returns with updates on key national events and discussions around social issues.
France politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

France is banning activist groups as presidential rivals jockey for position ahead of 2027 poll

The Independent advocates for accessible journalism amid critical sociopolitical issues in the US and abroad.
#marine-le-pen
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

What next for Marine Le Pen and the French far right?

Marine Le Pen has been barred from holding political office due to embezzlement of funds related to 'fake jobs' in the European Parliament.
France politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen found guilty of misappropriating EU funds, awaits decision on potential ban from politics

Marine Le Pen was found guilty of misusing EU funds, risking her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Le Pen vows to fight political' ruling, as France's main parties stage rival rallies

Marine Le Pen vows to challenge a judicial ruling that may prevent her from the next presidential election, framing it as a political fight.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Marine Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in 2027

Marine Le Pen has been barred from the 2027 presidential election due to a court ruling on embezzlement of European parliament funds.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

France braced as far right and leftwing parties plan rallies in wake of Le Pen decision

The far-right in France is rallying to protest Marine Le Pen's conviction, framing it as a defense of democracy.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

What next for Marine Le Pen and the French far right?

Marine Le Pen has been barred from holding political office due to embezzlement of funds related to 'fake jobs' in the European Parliament.
France politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen found guilty of misappropriating EU funds, awaits decision on potential ban from politics

Marine Le Pen was found guilty of misusing EU funds, risking her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Le Pen vows to fight political' ruling, as France's main parties stage rival rallies

Marine Le Pen vows to challenge a judicial ruling that may prevent her from the next presidential election, framing it as a political fight.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Marine Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in 2027

Marine Le Pen has been barred from the 2027 presidential election due to a court ruling on embezzlement of European parliament funds.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

France braced as far right and leftwing parties plan rallies in wake of Le Pen decision

The far-right in France is rallying to protest Marine Le Pen's conviction, framing it as a defense of democracy.
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#emmanuel-macron
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

France unveils new government under PM Francois Bayrou DW 12/24/2024

Francois Bayrou's new government faces challenges amid political deadlock and economic crisis in France.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

Inside France: Sensitive politicians, potholes and a papal controversy

The Elysee palace strongly denied speculation about potential snap parliamentary elections, reflecting ongoing political uncertainty surrounding President Macron's government.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 months ago
France politics

OPINION: Three reasons to be hopeful about France's new prime minister

Francois Bayrou represents a complex blend of contradictions, being a pro-European centrist who rejects both populism and the extremes of the political spectrum.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

France unveils new government under PM Francois Bayrou DW 12/24/2024

Francois Bayrou's new government faces challenges amid political deadlock and economic crisis in France.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

Inside France: Sensitive politicians, potholes and a papal controversy

The Elysee palace strongly denied speculation about potential snap parliamentary elections, reflecting ongoing political uncertainty surrounding President Macron's government.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 months ago
France politics

OPINION: Three reasons to be hopeful about France's new prime minister

Francois Bayrou represents a complex blend of contradictions, being a pro-European centrist who rejects both populism and the extremes of the political spectrum.
more#emmanuel-macron
fromThe Local France
4 weeks ago
Paris food

On the Agenda: What's happening in France this week

France is debating a law aimed at reducing bureaucracy and administrative burdens for small businesses.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago
France politics

French MPs vote to allow judges to impose short jail terms

French MPs support shorter prison sentences for minor offences, allowing jail terms of a month or less.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

PODCAST: Why the US can be grateful to the French, France's tremor threat and avoiding ETA scams

The Talking France podcast discusses recent earthquakes, political disputes, digital ID for foreigners, and scams related to the UK's new visa waiver.
#secularism
fromThe Local France
1 month ago
France politics

French Word of the Day: Conclave

The term 'conclave' is being appropriated in French politics, sparking debate on its appropriateness.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago
France politics

French Word of the Day: Conclave

The term 'conclave' is being appropriated in French politics, sparking debate on its appropriateness.
more#secularism
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France wants defence excluded from EU spending rules

The EU is likely to suspend its public spending rules to increase defense investments in response to security concerns and US commitment doubts.
#corruption
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
France politics

Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi

Sarkozy's trial over alleged illegal campaign funding from Libya reflects deep concerns about corruption in French politics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France news

Nicolas Sarkozy ordered to wear electronic tag after corruption ruling

France's highest court confirms Sarkozy's corruption sentence, mandated to wear electronic tag for a year, first for a former head of state.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi

Sarkozy's trial over alleged illegal campaign funding from Libya reflects deep concerns about corruption in French politics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France news

Nicolas Sarkozy ordered to wear electronic tag after corruption ruling

France's highest court confirms Sarkozy's corruption sentence, mandated to wear electronic tag for a year, first for a former head of state.
more#corruption
#francois-bayrou
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

New French prime minister's cunning survival strategy DW 01/15/2025

French politics face uncertainty with a divided parliament, leading to challenges for the new government under Francois Bayrou.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou forms a new government in hopes of avoiding no confidence votes amidst a divided parliament.
fromeuronews
4 months ago
Europe politics

France's new PM Francois Bayrou meets party leaders to form government

François Bayrou aims to unite France's divided political forces to create a new government, focusing on the contentious 2025 budget.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France politics

Can Francois Bayrou unite France's moderates and keep Marine Le Pen at bay? | Paul Taylor

France's new Prime Minister Bayrou's success is crucial to stabilizing the political landscape and supporting Macron's presidency until 2027.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

EU trade ministers meet in Warsaw amid uncertainty in bloc over Trump's trade policy - Europe live

France's far-right National Rally party will not support a no-confidence motion in the government amid budget discussions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France politics

From farmer to premier: who is Francois Bayrou, the new French prime minister?

Francois Bayrou positions himself as a centrist politician rooted in rural values, bridging divides between political extremes.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

New French prime minister's cunning survival strategy DW 01/15/2025

French politics face uncertainty with a divided parliament, leading to challenges for the new government under Francois Bayrou.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou forms a new government in hopes of avoiding no confidence votes amidst a divided parliament.
fromeuronews
4 months ago
Europe politics

France's new PM Francois Bayrou meets party leaders to form government

François Bayrou aims to unite France's divided political forces to create a new government, focusing on the contentious 2025 budget.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France politics

Can Francois Bayrou unite France's moderates and keep Marine Le Pen at bay? | Paul Taylor

France's new Prime Minister Bayrou's success is crucial to stabilizing the political landscape and supporting Macron's presidency until 2027.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

EU trade ministers meet in Warsaw amid uncertainty in bloc over Trump's trade policy - Europe live

France's far-right National Rally party will not support a no-confidence motion in the government amid budget discussions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France politics

From farmer to premier: who is Francois Bayrou, the new French prime minister?

Francois Bayrou positions himself as a centrist politician rooted in rural values, bridging divides between political extremes.
more#francois-bayrou
#far-right
fromeuronews
3 months ago
France politics

French far-right National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the National Rally, has passed away at the age of 96.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France news

French PM Francois Bayrou expected to survive confidence vote

Bayrou's government likely survives a no-confidence vote as the Socialist Party withdraws support, risking the left's alliance and changing future dynamics.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
France politics

French far-right former leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies DW 01/07/2025

Jean-Marie Le Pen's death marks the end of an era for French far-right politics.
His legacy is complicated by his extremist views and the political fallout they caused.
fromeuronews
3 months ago
France politics

French far-right National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the National Rally, has passed away at the age of 96.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France news

French PM Francois Bayrou expected to survive confidence vote

Bayrou's government likely survives a no-confidence vote as the Socialist Party withdraws support, risking the left's alliance and changing future dynamics.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
France politics

French far-right former leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies DW 01/07/2025

Jean-Marie Le Pen's death marks the end of an era for French far-right politics.
His legacy is complicated by his extremist views and the political fallout they caused.
more#far-right
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

France's PM to risk confidence vote with second attempt to force through budget

France's political landscape remains volatile as Prime Minister Bayrou plans to push through the 2025 budget without a vote, risking a no-confidence crisis.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 months ago

PODCAST: Why France must act to avoid being crushed' and French census stirs anger

The podcast addresses significant political and cultural trends in France, including socio-economic policies and the impact of global figures on the nation.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 months ago
France politics

PODCAST: Can you get by in France without French and why does the government spend so much?

The podcast addresses various listener questions about French life, covering politics, culture, and practical tips for living in or visiting France.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France news

Notre Dame rose again from the ashes so too can France's battered democracy | Alexander Hurst

Modern life reveals disconnects in democracy as people express dissatisfaction despite overall improvements in quality of life.
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