France

Euronews Witness

New life, new school: France welcomes Ukraine's refugee children

Around two million children have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February. Most are now living in other EU countries. Witness travels to France to see how schools in the country are helping Ukrainian minors adjust to their new surroundings.

06/05/2022

Earth News

EU citizens could now claim damages over harmful air pollution levels

Poorer communities - who live and work in highly polluted areas - particularly need judicial protection.

05/05/2022

Culture news

Mystery buyer revealed in tussle with Louvre over €24.4m still life

After the 18th-century 'Basket of Wild Strawberries' sold at auction in March, the Louvre swept in to get it declared a national treasure of France, barring its export for two and a half years.

05/05/2022

Culture news

Hard-hitting French abortion film has US debut amid Roe v Wade uproar

The award-winning 'Happening', depicting a student's quest for an illegal termination in 1960s France, comes to US cinemas as the Supreme Court considers overturning a landmark decision legalising abortion in all 50 states.

05/05/2022

Money

Crypto exchange Binance gets regulatory approval in France

France is the first European Union country to register Binance, which is also seeking registration in Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal and Austria.

05/05/2022

France

France's left-wing parties on the verge of historic alliance

France's four left-wing parties are planning on joining forces ahead of the June legislative elections to put forth a challenge to President Emmanuel Macron.

04/05/2022

Culture news

Manuscripts of pro-Nazi French author rediscovered after 78 years

'Guerre' (War) a novel written by one of France's most controversial literary figures, Louis-Ferdinand Celine, is set to arrive in bookstores on Thursday, some 78 years after its manuscript disappeared. A new exhibition in Paris aims to explore the mystery behind the rediscovered manuscripts.

04/05/2022

France

Ukrainian swimmer, 15, hoping war won't sink her Olympic dream

Karolina fled to France after Russia's invasion. But she hopes to return to Ukraine one day and resume swimming at a high level.

04/05/2022

Food and Drink

From Rome to Drôme: Antiquity and gastronomy in the Northern Rhone

The character of this largely undiscovered slice of France is perhaps best characterised by kitchen supremo Philippe Girardon.

03/05/2022

Europe News

French greens and left unite to face Macron before June elections

France's greens and the left wing party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon have joined forces in a "historic moment" to face Macron before June's parliamentary elections.

02/05/2022

No Comment

Clean-up in Paris after May Day protests

A day after May Day demonstrations, dozens of shops clear broken windows and clean graffitied walls, after being vandalised by protesters.

02/05/2022

Europe News

Tourism in France surges after pandemic

Paris and the south of France welcomed 20% more tourists over the Easter weekend compared to 2019, despite the Ukraine war and lockdowns in Asia.

02/05/2022

France

Tens of thousands protest in France on May Day following election

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in France on Sunday to mark May Day in a fraught political atmosphere following the presidential election.

01/05/2022

Ecotech

Could human urine replace chemical fertilisers?

French researchers and NGOs have been experimenting with human urine-based fertilisers and the result have been promising.

01/05/2022

France

France's left-wing parties discuss possible parliamentary coalition

France's left-wing parties are negotiating to determine if they can form an alliance ahead of the June parliamentary elections.

30/04/2022

France

France's economy unexpectedly grinds to a halt in first quarter

The latest growth and inflation figures put the economy firmly at the heart of the next government's priorities following President Macron's re-election.

29/04/2022

Culture news

Actor Michel Bouquet dies aged 96: Why he so important?

France's president attended a tribute to the French actor, the first since Jean Paul Belmondo, where he called the actor "a sacred monster".

28/04/2022

No Comment

Macron targeted by tomato throw during first trip since re-election

President Emmanuel Macron was targeted this afternoon by a tomato throw during a walk in the Parisian suburb of Cergy-Pontoise, during his first trip since his re-election.

27/04/2022

The Cube

False claims of election fraud spread in France after 'computer error'

Social media users have falsely claimed that the second-round vote was marred by "fraud".

26/04/2022

Culture news

French film changes name to avoid Russian "Z" symbol

Michel Hazanavicius has changed his latest film's title after Ukrainian filmmakers begged him to avoid its use of the symbol.

26/04/2022

Culture news

Calls for Armenian resistance fighter to enter French Pantheon

Missak Manouchian fought the Nazis after fleeing the Armenian Genocide for France in the 1910s, now some call for him to enter the French Pantheon.

25/04/2022

France

Reaction to Macron's win — and what lies ahead for France's president

French President Emmanuel Macron won re-election on Sunday, beating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. However, Macron faces many challenges ahead, as he seeks to govern a deeply divided country.

25/04/2022

France

Election map: In which parts of France did Macron win?

A regional breakdown of France's election results.

25/04/2022

France

French election: Five takeaways as Macron re-elected president

There was relief among EU leaders but concern about the rise of support for the far-right. Here are five takeaways from France's election night.

25/04/2022

France

Emmanuel Macron pledges to be 'the president of all' in France

The French President delivered his victory speech from the Champ de Mars in Paris.

24/04/2022

Europe Decoded

What are the urgent challenges facing Macron in his second term?

Emmanuel Macron is toasting being re-elected as France's president. But when reality bites, the challenges are already piling up.

24/04/2022