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Europe News

New French government under PM Barnier survives no-confidence vote

No party or coalition secured an absolute majority in the French National Assembly in the snap election held over the summer.

08/10/2024

Travel News

Why are ski resorts being forced to close their lifts?

Residents of Grand Puy, France, voted to shutter the ski lift after a lack of snow and visitors made it unviable.

08/10/2024

Europe News

Heavy rain causes flooding in Marseille

Residents of Marseille woke up to see vehicles trapped and roads submerged.

08/10/2024

France

Headscarf dispute in French high school renews debate on secularism

An 18-year-old student assaulted a teacher after being asked to remove her headscarf at a high school Tourcoing, in the latest incident involving France's ban on hijab.

08/10/2024

France

French government to survive no confidence vote with far-right backing

The Tuesday vote comes as Barnier's fragile government faces a major challenge to get next year's budget approved, despite not having a majority in parliament.

08/10/2024

France

France deports Osama Bin Laden's son from Normandy village

France's Interior Minister announced Omar bin Laden was deported over accusations of glorifying terrorism on social media, while bin Laden has claimed his innocence.

08/10/2024

Europe News

Strasbourg court upholds bribery conviction against Romanian ex-MEP

Former Deputy Prime Minister Adrian Severin was convicted of trading in influence after a 2011 media sting led to allegations he’d accepted money to table amendments to EU banking laws.

08/10/2024

France

Deaths involving teen hitmen in Marseille spark public outrage

Marseille's public prosecutor stated that the situation in the city of some 860,000 has reached “a whole other level”, expressing his concern that drug-trafficking gangs were recruiting boys at an increasingly young age.

07/10/2024

Europe News

88 francophone countries call for 'immediate' ceasefire in Lebanon

The demand comes in response to an Israeli ground operation into Lebanon, launched at the end of September to take out Hezbollah positions close to the Israeli border that has killed and displaced thousands.

06/10/2024

Earth News

France's largest lithium project is thrown into question by locals

France views the mine as crucial for both its ecological transition and national sovereignty.

05/10/2024

Tech News

Parlez-vous AI? Francophone scholars call for multilingual models

Experts call on global leaders and tech giants in an open letter to prioritise multilingualism in AI development.

04/10/2024

Economy

France’s new PM Barnier confirms tax hikes for larger companies

Michel Barnier, France's new prime minister, has confirmed that taxes for bigger companies and richer citizens will be raised, in an attempt to plug the growing hole in the country's public finances.

04/10/2024

Economy

France sells €12bn worth of bonds in last auction before budget

France finished its last bond offering worth €12bn on Thursday, as the country waits for Michel Barnier, the new prime minister, to announce the budget for 2025. It's expected to focus on plans to reduce France's deficit and boost investor confidence.

03/10/2024

Business

France mulls business tax hikes: What does it mean for investors?

The new levy, if accepted by parliament, could cost more than one-fourth of the expected growth in earnings for the biggest companies traded on the French stock exchange, according to a report.

03/10/2024

France

Immigration, taxes, Ukraine: French PM policy plan's main takeaways

New French Prime Minister Michel Barnier laid out his policy plans in a speech delivered to the nation’s parliament on Tuesday. Euronews examines his top priorities.

03/10/2024

Lifestyle

Hedi Slimane steps down as Celine creative director

After seven years as creative director of French luxury fashion house Celine, Hedi Slimane is moving on.

02/10/2024

Lifestyle

Science meets fashion: How Uniqlo is changing Europe's high street

From its compact viral bum bag to its high-tech heat vests, Uniqlo is a prominent player on Europe’s high streets. As the Japanese firm celebrates its 40th anniversary, how is science setting the brand apart from other competitors?

02/10/2024

Culture news

What's behind the runaway success of French-language music on Spotify?

Alors on danse... Across music, podcasts, and audiobooks, more Spotify listeners are turning toward French-language content. The likes of Stromae, Indila and Aya Nakamura are seducing wider audiences and crossing borders like never before.

01/10/2024

Europe News

National Rally denies making illegal payments in embezzlement trial

Prosecutors say the alleged embezzlement of European funds makes French and European taxpayers victims of malfeasance.

01/10/2024

France

Marine Le Pen to launch lawsuit after father filmed with neo-Nazi band

Jean-Marie Le Pen was serenaded by a group known to have ties to an international far-right organisation.

01/10/2024

Travel News

Europe’s coolest neighbourhood revealed in new ranking

Hip bakeries and indie bookstores nabbed the area the number one spot.

30/09/2024

Economy

French government mulls tax increase for large companies

The executive is reportedly examining a range of plans to reduce the public deficit, including a temporary tax on companies making more than €1 billion per year.

30/09/2024

Climate

‘A tough year’: Is French wine doomed by unpredictable weather?

Frost, fungus and record rainfall have left winemakers in France 'exhausted'.

30/09/2024

Lifestyle

Paris Fashion Week nears to a close: Here's what you missed

From Issey Miyake's paper-inspired designs to Alexander McQueen's fog-filled runway, the world's top designer brands have dazzled at Paris Fashion Week. Here are some highlights.

30/09/2024

Europe News

French far right on trial for alleged embezzlement of European funds

The high-stakes trial opens in Paris on Monday and will last for two months.

30/09/2024

Europe News

Paris protesters demand end to Israeli strikes on Lebanon

France has been a key supporter of Israel, defending its right to self-defence for years and sells an average of €20 million worth of military equipment to the country each year.

30/09/2024