France

Mobility

Electric car 'devoured by rodents' leaves man with €5,000 repair bill

Rodents chewing on wires isn't new. But that's small comfort for someone who spent thousands on an EV that’s now completely useless.

08/04/2022

France

Voters worry over climate change. So why are the Greens polling badly?

France's Greens are polling at a mere 6% ahead of the country's presidential election on Sunday.

08/04/2022

France

French electorate in the UK declines

The French consulate, at one point, said the number of French people living in the UK was greater than three hundred thousand. In the last three years, the official figures show a decline of more than 40,000. People who’ve decided they’re better off living outside the UK.

07/04/2022

France

Who will these voters back in France's presidential election?

"For me, politics isn't a career, it's your beliefs."

07/04/2022

France

Are Social Networking platforms making a difference to the French presidential election campaigns?

Seems a lot of door-to-door canvassing has been replaced with YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok to reach as many people as possible ahead of the French presidential election. Euronews looks at how effective social platforms are and if they could predict the results of the election.

07/04/2022

France

Macron slams Morawiecki for 'scandalous' criticism of Putin dialogue

The Polish prime minister ridiculed the French president’s numerous phone calls with his Russian counterpart, comparing them to trying to negotiate with Hitler.

07/04/2022

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Paris Art Fair 2022 opens its doors at the prestigious Grand Palais Éphémère

Art Paris 2022 opens its doors once again at the huge Grand Palais Éphémère on the Champ-de-Mars, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in the French capital.

06/04/2022

France

What do young voters think about France's presidential election?

Euronews spoke to several young people about what they think about politics ahead of France's presidential election on Sunday.

06/04/2022

Tech News

Jean-Luc Mélenchon's 'hologram' held 12 campaign rallies at once

The radical leftist candidate for French president is now available in virtual form.

06/04/2022

France

Franco-Italian relations at their best: a look back on the relationship between the two nations

With the appointment of Mario Draghi as Italy’s Prime Minister a new partnership between Italy and France has emerged. Ahead of France’s presidential election we looked back at how bilateral relations between the two countries have changed.

06/04/2022

France

Macron targets Le Pen's 'indulgence' of Putin as poll gap narrows

Four days before the vote, Emmanuel Macron tackled Marine Le Pen over Russian financing and her "indulgence" of Vladimir Putin, as the latest polling suggests his hard-right rival is gaining ground.

06/04/2022

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French street artist Jaëraymie remixes presidential campaign posters

The Parisian street artist Jaëraymie, reimagines the history of the presidential candidates and modifies their electoral posters.

05/04/2022

Culture news

French winemakers light candles to save their grapes from frost

Check out these photographs from the French vineyards and orchards where winemakers and farmers are lighting candles and spraying water to save their crops from frost.

05/04/2022

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"Candles" preserve Saint-Emilion vines as cold spell hits France

In the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, French winegrowers are lighting "candles", or using windmills and helicopters, in order to fight against the cold that hit many agricultural regions on Sunday night

04/04/2022

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Clashes with police as thousands march for murdered nationalist

A demonstration by thousands of supporters of murdered Corsican nationalist Yvan Colonna turned violent on Sunday amid fears the clashes with police could delay talks between the island's political leaders and the French government

04/04/2022

France

Germany eyes French election hoping to protect bilateral cooperation

The hope in Berlin’s government circles is for Macron’s re-election and a continuation of the groundwork that’s been laid with the new German Chancellor.

04/04/2022

France

As rivals catch up, Macron holds campaign meeting with great fanfare

Emmanuel Macron listed his achievements during the last five years as he's under fire for paying a consulting group to advise his government.

02/04/2022

France

Kidnapped Melitopol mayor brands Russian captors 'zombies'

Ivan Fedorov, held for five days earlier in the war before being freed, met President Macron at the Elysée Palace on Friday during a European trip to appeal for more aid.

01/04/2022

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With elections afoot, French candidates battle it out on socks

A Lille-based brand recently launched a collection of socks featuring seven presidential candidates.

01/04/2022

Health news

France trials CBD as a treatment for children with epilepsy

A large-scale medical cannabis trial in France is already showing results and could lead to legalisation in the country.

01/04/2022

Mobility

Russia jammed passenger plane GPS signal, French official says

Planes flying over Finland and the Baltic Sea reported interference with satellite navigation after Russia invaded Ukraine.

01/04/2022

Culture news

French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier dies at 78

Tributes are paid to the iconic French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier, known for photographing the world's most famous personalities.

01/04/2022

France

Child with toy gun sparks police alert in French city of Lille

Police were called to reports of a "Kalashnikov" weapon in the city centre but later found the alert was triggered by a child's toy.

31/03/2022

France

France fails to meet court deadline over Paris climate deal objectives

Ten days before the French presidential election, Emmanuel Macron's government is accused of failing to address the magnitude of the climate emergency.

31/03/2022

Destinations

Explore brilliant bike routes and fine wines in the Loire Valley

If you’re looking for a holiday destination where you can slow down and enjoy the good life, then the Pays de la Loire might just be the place.

31/03/2022

Tech News

I went to Emmanuel Macron’s Minecraft world. This is what it was like

The French president's official campaign built its own world in Minecraft where you can go to the cinema, a kebab shop, or (like I did) drown in a river.

31/03/2022