France

Economy

French government set to lower growth target as Trump tariffs loom

The state’s revised forecast will be in line with predictions from the Bank of France, according to work minister Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet.

02/04/2025

Europe News

Paris court will consider Le Pen appeal case by 2027 election

The far-right leader, who was convicted of embezzlement on Monday and banned from running for office, accused the political establishment of trying to scupper her bid for the presidency.

01/04/2025

World

Judge who convicted Le Pen under police protection amid online threats

A torrent of online abuse has been directed at Bénédicte de Perthuis, the judge who presided over the Paris court on Monday.

01/04/2025

Europe News

Water and defence - but not bullets: EU reallocates regional funds

The EU executive has invited member states to redirect regional spending - accounting for one-third of the EU budget - toward various strategic areas such as water resilience and affordable housing, including defence to a limited extent.

01/04/2025

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French authorities clear migrant camps along Seine in Paris

With the winter truce over, Paris authorities began clearing migrant camps along the Seine, drawing criticism from NGOs over forced evictions and relocations.

01/04/2025

Climate

Macron summons ministers to get French climate action back on track

After a sluggish 2024, France is “mobilising” to meet its 2030 climate goal.

01/04/2025

Food and Drink

Michelin's 2025 France guide: Who are the winners and losers?

From the heady heights of newly crowned three-star restaurants, to the ones who didn't make the cut, here's everything you need to know about the new Michelin Guide for France.

01/04/2025

France

Macron and Tebboune try to defuse France-Algeria diplomatic spat

After a months-long diplomatic spat, the French president and his Algerian counterpart have reiterated their commitment to work together.

01/04/2025

Europe News

Trump and Musk blast embezzlement verdict as Le Pen plans appeal

The French far-right leader, who was convicted on Monday of embezzling EU funds and barred from the 2027 presidential election, said she will appeal.

31/03/2025

Lifestyle

What’s with the viral anti-French trend on TikTok?

Moral of the story: don’t mess with the French.

31/03/2025

France

Marine Le Pen barred from running for office in embezzlement trial

Marine Le Pen and 24 National Rally members were found guilty of embezzling EU funds to pay party staff, risking Le Pen's future in politics.

31/03/2025

Culture news

Versailles makes its private parts public to celebrate Third Republic

The Château de Versailles is honouring an overlooked heritage — and the highly symbolic role played by the former royal residence in the life of French democracy even today.

30/03/2025

Space

Skygazers across Europe witness partial solar eclipse

A partial solar eclipse was visible across Europe on Saturday, as well as western Africa, eastern North America and northern Asia.

29/03/2025

France

French court ruling could spell trouble for Le Pen's presidential run

Legal experts suggest the verdict against a local official from the French island of Mayotte could impact the outcome of the far-right leader's embezzlement trial.

28/03/2025

Europe News

French prosecutors seek seven-year sentence for Nicolas Sarkozy

The allegations can be traced back to 2011, when a Libyan news agency and Gaddafi himself said that the Libyan state had secretly funnelled millions of euros into Sarkozy's 2007 campaign.

27/03/2025

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Ukraine calls for European military support as diplomacy grows

European leaders convened in Paris on Thursday to explore military and diplomatic strategies for bolstering Kyiv’s position in ceasefire talks with Russia amid escalating negotiations.

27/03/2025

Economy

French deficit came in lower than expected in 2024 but risks remain

The public deficit was 5.8% of GDP in 2024 instead of the expected 6%, yet the Minister of the Economy said it was "not good news".

27/03/2025

Art

Paris exhibition spotlights decades of Black art and resistance

A new landmark exhibition at the Pompidou Centre is exploring the influence of Black artists in Paris from the 1950s to 2000, showcasing over 300 extraordinary works.

27/03/2025

Europe News

France's Macron announces plan for 'reassurance force' in Ukraine

Leaders from nearly 30 countries and NATO and EU chiefs met in the French capital to discuss bolstering aid to Kyiv and deploying European troops to secure long-term peace.

27/03/2025

Europe News

Macron announces €2 billion in additional military aid for Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday evening in Paris to prepare a summit of the 'Coalition of the Willing', a group of countries ready to provide Ukraine with long-term security guarantees.

26/03/2025

Culture news

Accuser tells court actor Gérard Depardieu groped her on film set

This week's trial is the first time one of the more than 20 accusations of sexual misconduct against Gérard Depardieu has reached court.

26/03/2025

Economy

French consumers more worried about their financial outlook in March

French consumers are more pessimistic about their future finances but are a little more open to making bigger purchases.

26/03/2025

Europe News

What we know about Thursday’s Ukraine coalition summit in Paris

The meeting takes place as the United States announced that it had brokered a truce between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea.

26/03/2025

Europe News

France mulls proposals on tougher sentencing for minors

The bill proposes harsher "sanctions" for parents who fail to meet their legal responsibilities towards their children, while pushing for tougher trials for repeat underage offenders.

25/03/2025

Europe News

Does France have what it takes to lead Europe’s defence initiatives?

As the EU faces increasing security challenges, questions have arisen over whether France has the military capability to lead a joint defence initiative.

24/03/2025

Europe News

Families of victims mark 10th anniversary of Germanwings plane crash

The 2015 crash caused shock when investigators revealed that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz deliberately flew the plane into a French mountainside.

24/03/2025