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France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

French right-wing TV host fans talk of presidential bid

Cyril Hanouna's potential presidential candidacy in 2027 is generating significant speculation in France.
#marine-le-pen
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
3 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
4 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
3 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
4 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 days 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.
fromeuronews
4 months ago
France politics

Who is Francois Bayrou, France's new prime minister?

Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as prime minister to unite a divided French parliament after a historic no-confidence vote.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
France politics

France's Macron names centrist ally Francois Bayrou as new prime minister

François Bayrou's appointment as Prime Minister is seen as essential for restoring stability in France after a political crisis.
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
4 days 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.
fromeuronews
4 months ago
France politics

Who is Francois Bayrou, France's new prime minister?

Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as prime minister to unite a divided French parliament after a historic no-confidence vote.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
France politics

France's Macron names centrist ally Francois Bayrou as new prime minister

François Bayrou's appointment as Prime Minister is seen as essential for restoring stability in France after a political crisis.
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
3 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
3 weeks 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
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 months ago
France politics

PODCAST: Why driving in France has got complicated and the 12 moans that explain the French

France reflects on the legacy of the Charlie Hebdo attack, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression and the critique of religion.
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.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 months ago
France politics

PODCAST: Why driving in France has got complicated and the 12 moans that explain the French

France reflects on the legacy of the Charlie Hebdo attack, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression and the critique of religion.
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
Paris food
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Press Secretary Hits Back at French Politician Wanting The Statue of Liberty Returned: Be Grateful You're Not Speaking German'

Leavitt defended America's legacy in response to French criticism regarding the Statue of Liberty.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Europe live: month's truce in Ukraine would show if Putin was acting in good faith, says French minister

A proposed truce in Ukraine could test Putin's intentions for negotiations.
Ireland is revising its military deployment policy amid discussions of defense enhancement.
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.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
France news

France's highest court upholds corruption conviction of former president Nicolas Sarkozy

Sarkozy's conviction marks a significant moment in French political history, being the first imprisonment of a former president for actions during their presidency.
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.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
France politics

Top France court upholds Nicolas Sarkozy's corruption conviction

Sarkozy plans to appeal his corruption conviction to the European Court of Human Rights while asserting his innocence.
France politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

France's highest court upholds corruption conviction of ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy

Nicolas Sarkozy has been upheld guilty of corruption and influence peddling, facing one year in prison and plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nicolas Sarkozy fitted with electronic tag after losing corruption appeal

Nicolas Sarkozy is now under electronic monitoring after losing his appeal against corruption and influence peddling convictions, marking a historic first for a former French president.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

France's highest court upholds corruption conviction of former president Nicolas Sarkozy

Sarkozy's conviction marks a significant moment in French political history, being the first imprisonment of a former president for actions during their presidency.
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.
France politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

France's highest court upholds corruption conviction of ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy

Nicolas Sarkozy has been upheld guilty of corruption and influence peddling, facing one year in prison and plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nicolas Sarkozy fitted with electronic tag after losing corruption appeal

Nicolas Sarkozy is now under electronic monitoring after losing his appeal against corruption and influence peddling convictions, marking a historic first for a former French president.
more#corruption
#francois-bayrou
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

France's new PM announces renegotiation of contested pension reforms

Francois Bayrou emphasizes the need for talks to prevent government collapse amid pension reforms and budget debates in France.
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.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

France's new PM announces renegotiation of contested pension reforms

Francois Bayrou emphasizes the need for talks to prevent government collapse amid pension reforms and budget debates in France.
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.
more#francois-bayrou
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago
France politics

Inside France: Language struggles, French references and VAT controversy

Changes to VAT threshold for micro-entrepreneurs could impact 200,000 sole traders, prompting outrage and a pause in implementation after the 2025 Budget.
#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
2 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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