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France's PM risks no confidence vote after pushing through budget bill

The National Rally (RN) could topple the government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier over its proposed 2025 social security budget.

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Senegal commemorates 80th anniversary of French WW2 massacre

Historians estimate hundreds of West African soldiers who fought for France were killed in 1944 by the French army after they demanded unpaid wages.

Design

In Pictures: First images of France's Notre Dame restored interior

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is edging closer to a full re-opening following years of reconstruction work. For the first time since the 2019 fire, the interior is visible to the public.

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Macron visits Notre Dame after five-year restoration

One of Paris' most notable tourist venues is scheduled to reopen to the public on 8 December.

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Economy

Greek bonds mark historical milestone: Spread erased against France

Greek sovereign bonds have achieved a historic milestone, closing their yield gap against France, reflecting Greece's fiscal reforms and economic resilience. Meanwhile, French bonds face pressure from political uncertainty, rising deficits, and structural economic challenges.

Chad

Chad ends defence pact with France nixing its military presence

The decision represents growing anti-French sentiment in Chad and the Sahel region, where France has been effectively expelled from several former colonies.

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France says Israel's Netanyahu has immunity from ICC arrest warrant

The French foreign ministry says it will continue to work closely with the Israeli prime minister due to the "friendship" between the two nations.

Economy

Big drop in German consumer confidence beats hopes of economic growth

A key survey shows Germans preparing to tighten their belts rather than boost private consumption, the sector which provides half of the GDP in Europe's biggest economy.

Business

Air Europa's owner Globalia confirms interest from Air France-KLM

Europe’s airlines are increasingly looking to consolidate to boost competitiveness and expand networks.

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French PM Barnier warns of 'serious storm' amid budget dispute

French lawmakers have spent weeks debating a budget proposal that has threatened to topple Barnier's cabinet.

Business

Apology incoming! Carrefour caught in South American beef scandal

Carrefour SA's chief executive officer (CEO), Alexandre Bompard, has said that he will be issuing a public apology to Brazil's government to smooth over a controversy sparked by the supermarket after it said that it would not be supplying South American beef to its French customers.

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Mercosur: France seeks to rally blocking minority against trade deal

While Germany and Spain strongly endorse the Mercosur deal, France is trying to rally a blocking minority to halt the agreement. It is hopeful that Italy, Austria, Poland and the Netherlands will join Paris.

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French prime minister lauds Pelicot's courage in historic rape case

The public prosecutor's office has demanded the maximum sentence for Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband. Meanwhile, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced that the government would provide additional funds to support victims of domestic violence.

Business

France makes a multi-million euro offer for Atos' computing activities

The division includes the company’s artificial intelligence activities and its supercomputers, which can be used for nuclear deterrence.

Europe News

French far right threaten to collapse government over budget

Only last month, the French government survived a no-confidence vote brought by the left as the far-right abstained from voting.

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French prosecutors demand max sentence for Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband

The rape trial of 51 defendants in the southern French city of Avignon has shocked France and sparked a national discussion on sexual violence.

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Ukraine losing ground in Kursk, says military source

Over 100,000 Kursk residents were displaced after Kyiv's troops came over Russia's western border in August.

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Macron marks 80th anniversary of the liberation of Strasbourg

French President Emmanuel Macron attends commemoration ceremonies of Strasbourg liberation.

Tech News

What is H, the French AI start-up backed by Europe's richest person?

The French company created a buzz and hundreds of millions of euros in investment before it had even released its first AI product.

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French, British Foreign Ministers warn of risks of 'Putinisation'

The two Foreign Ministers met in London a day after UK and French daily papers published a joint article in which they criticised the invasion of Ukraine and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.