France

Business

Europe’s answer to the Suez Canal breaks ground after 20-year delay

New route will turbo-charge trade between France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

27/09/2024

Markets

French bond yield surpasses Spain's as investors mull budget woes

France's bond yield surpassed Spain's this week for the first time since 2008 as Europe's second largest economy struggles with debt.

26/09/2024

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The Art of Air: Anrealage's incredible inflatable clothes

Fans inside the clothes create unique shapes by blowing in air from the outside.

25/09/2024

Health news

France fines 11 pharmaceutical labs €8 million over drug shortages

Big names in the pharmaceutical industry were accused of failing to comply with regulations to prevent drug shortages.

24/09/2024

Travel News

Another European airline is phasing out complimentary in-flight food

This airline will no longer serve free meals on certain flights.

23/09/2024

Europe News

French cabinet meets to discuss tackling budget and migrant issues

The 39 ministers comprising French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's recently unveiled cabinet will focus on tackling the country's debts and reducing "unbearable" levels of migration.

23/09/2024

Tech News

France appoints its first AI minister amid political unrest

Clara Chappaz, the former director of the La French Tech mission, will take up the role in Michel Barnier’s new cabinet.

23/09/2024

Economy

French PM Barnier signals intention to raise taxes for the wealthy

"The French people want and need tax justice," Michel Barnier noted after his recent appointment, looking for ways to plug France's budget deficit.

23/09/2024

France

France sends forbidden anti-riot force to Martinique amid protests

Violent protests erupted on the island last week over the high cost of living, with gunfire injuring at least six police officers and one civilian.

23/09/2024

France

French express frustration over new Barnier-led government

The French presidential palace unveiled a long-awaited new government this weekend, dominated by conservatives and centrists. It came more than two months after elections that produced a hung parliament and deepened political divisions.

23/09/2024

France

New centre-right government in France unveiled

The French presidential palace has unveiled a long-awaited new government dominated by conservatives and centrists.

22/09/2024

Food and Drink

France to pay €120 million to uproot 30,000 hectares of vineyards

France plans to uproot 30,000 hectares of grape vines as wine consumption continues to drop.

20/09/2024

France

France on the verge of naming new cabinet

Michel Barnier's governing team will be approved by President Emmanuel Macron by Sunday at the latest before it becomes official.

20/09/2024

Earth News

New report maps France’s biggest climate impacts by region

The report’s authors hope it can act as a roadmap for local authorities to adapt and accelerate the green transition.

19/09/2024

Europe News

Will France gain more influence in the next European Commission?

Questions have been raised about the influence France will have over the new European Commission following the appointment of its new commissioner and the divide between conservatives and centrists.

18/09/2024

Culture news

Have archaeologists uncovered the remains of a famed French poet?

Archaeological excavations at Notre-Dame de Paris have uncovered a burial site that could be that of the French poet Joachim du Bellay (1522 - 1560), whose grave has been sought since the 18th century. But doubts remain...

18/09/2024

Economy

Barnier faces crumbling support amid tax hike rumours

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has said that the country's budget is in a "very serious" situation.

18/09/2024

Europe Decoded

The EU's new defence commissioner is open to eurobonds

Lithuanian commissioner hopeful Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he's urgently looking to raise billions - including via the controversial idea of joint borrowing.

18/09/2024

Europe News

Far-right ECR group gets powerful Commission post, stirring Parliament

Socialists, Liberals and Greens oppose von der Leyen's appointment of Italian hard-right Raffaele Fitto (ECR) as executive vice-president of the new European Commission.

17/09/2024

Scenes

Watch: The climbing duo scaling heights and uplifting spirits in France

In partnership with Media City

Those who join Amassa Climb have gone through life-changing circumstances that drastically changed their lives. Together, they are transforming their troubles into triumphs, one climb at a time.

16/09/2024

Health news

What is botulism and how can you avoid it?

A local artisanal pesto in France was linked to cases of botulism. What is it?

16/09/2024

Culture news

Lyon WorldSkills Competition showcases young creative talent

The WorldSkills competition is open to under 23s and sees participants compete in fields from jewellery making to welding and aircraft maintenance to hairdressing.

16/09/2024

Smart Regions

D-Day centre combines eco-tourism with commemoration

In partnership with the European Commission

The Juno Beach Centre in northern France honours thousands of British and Canadian soldiers while offering visitors an eco-friendly and immersive experience.

16/09/2024

Europe News

Thierry Breton’s seven most memorable moments

After an eventful five years, the EU’s most colourful commissioner is leaving Brussels. From fighting Elon Musk to buying COVID-19 vaccines, and challenging his boss to announcing the death of NATO, Euronews takes you through some career highlights.

16/09/2024

Art

Famous Surrealist pictures at Paris Pompidou on centenary of movement

The Pompidou Centre in Paris has gathered about 500 Surrealist works from international public and private collections.

16/09/2024

France

At least eight migrants dead after their boat sinks in English Channel

At least eight migrants have died whilst trying to cross the channel from France to the UK, the French authorities reported on Sunday.

15/09/2024