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EU election: French right-wing party launches its campaign

French right-wing European election candidate François-Xavier Bellamy is campaigning on physical EU border barriers, more nuclear power, and re-industrialization of Europe. But will these points win over voters?

Culture news

Omar Sy: Too much individualism in France fueling rise of far-right

During interviews promoting his new book "Viens, on se parle", the French actor has spoken out about the ills of the far-right in France, how to address it, and how it can be difficult to be Black in French society.

Climate

Euroviews. It’s time for France to amplify its climate leadership

By increasing investments in renewable energy and demonstrating strong leadership, France must strengthen its position as a world climate leader and inspire other countries to follow suit, Soraya Fettih and Andreas Sieber write.

France

French mayors face growing threats from far-right extremists

Experts say rising far-right violence in France is linked to escalating anti-migrant, nationalist rhetoric inside the country.

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France

French farmers continue protesting one day after death of demonstrator

Roadblocks are spreading across France one day after a farmer and her daughter were killed during protests.

France

Police violence in Paris suburbs ends with conviction of 3 officers

An explosive case of ‘voluntary violence’ seven years ago has seen the three police workers receive suspended sentences.

France

Macron names France's youngest ever PM, 34-year-old Gabriel Attal

The 34-year-old education minister has been one of Emmanuel Macron's most loyal supporters.

France

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns

The 62-year-old has held the position since May 2022.

Economy

France's wealthiest better protected by anti-inflation measures

Many of France's more modest earners only saw partial inflation relief, whereas the richest Parisians were overcompensated for losses caused by inflation, the study says.

France

New Caledonia independence party suggests 'international mediation'

The question of the French Pacific region's constitutional future remains far from settled despite three referendums.

France

France’s Le Pen calls on her supporters to march against anti-Semitism

Is Marine Le Pen's attempt to appeal to Jewish voters a cynical ploy or an attempt to re-frame the controversial far-right party in modern politics?

Israel

France wants new international coalition to fight Hamas

From the suggestion to create an international coalition to fight Hamas to a warning to Iran, here's everything Emmanuel Macron said during his visit to Israel.

France

Marine Le Pen convicted of defamation against French NGO

Marine Le Pen was convicted of defamation against a French NGO helping migrants, Cimade, which she had accused of being accomplices to smugglers. She was ordered to pay €500 and sustain court costs.

France

Over 600 kilos of cannabis seized at French-Spanish border

Police stopped a vehicle crossing the French-Spanish border which was carrying 603 kilos of cannabis as well as €38,000 in cash. They arrested the driver and another man they believed to be one of the organisers of a wider drug trafficking network.

France

Mélenchon condemned as 'enemy of the republic' over Israel remarks

France's leading hardline leftist has been accused of 'legitimising terrorism' since Hamas's violent attack on Israel.

France

'Blue night' in Corsica as 20 homes targeted by independence arsonists

The FLNC's overnight attacks came just ten days after a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron who offered Corsica "autonomy within the Republic."

Gabon

Gabon crisis is another challenge to France's African strategy

The depth and breadth of France's influence in its former African colonies makes it anything but a neutral player

France

Emmanuel Macron insists New Caledonia belongs to France out of choice

"New Caledonia is French because it has chosen to remain French," president told a 10,000-strong crowd

France

Macron threatens to cut off social media during protests

French president Emmanuel Macron claims that protesters are using Snapchat, TikTok, and Telegram to film violent events and organise illegal gatherings.

Europe News

Man behind fundraiser for policeman who shot Nahel blames family

Euronews spoke to Jean Messiha, the man behind the controversial crowdfunding campaign in support of the police officer who shot Nahel dead last week.