France

Economy

Macron's party scraps jobless benefit reform ahead of election finale

The controversial reform spearheaded by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been put on ice following Sunday’s election result.

02/07/2024

Europe News

French elections: These are the possible outcomes of the second round

The far-right National Rally led the first round of the French parliamentary elections last Sunday. But with another round to go, what are the options for the other blocs?

02/07/2024

Europe News

French elections: Here's who voted for the different political parties

A new survey broke down the demographics of how French people voted in the legislative poll.

02/07/2024

Travel News

‘Slow luxury’: The rise of Europe’s relaxing river cruises

As Europe reacts to ‘overtourism’, sustainably focussed cruisers swerve cities and seasides in favour of rivers.

01/07/2024

Economy

French elections and market stability: Analyst views on what is next

Marine Le Pen's National Rally leads the election race with 33% of votes. Analysts predict a hung parliament as the most probable outcome, probably resulting in moderate fiscal policies and reduced market volatility.

01/07/2024

Europe News

French election: Le Pen’s far-right came top – but what happens next?

Withdrawals and tactical voting suggest there’s still a lot to play for in the second round of France's legislative elections next Sunday.

01/07/2024

Europe News

Macron's opponents eye reforms that could shake France-EU relations

From budget cuts to immigration reforms, National Rally and New Popular Front policies could challenge France's EU commitments.

01/07/2024

Culture news

#MeToo: French directors Benoît Jacquot & Jacques Doillon detained

The two celebrated elderly directors have been arrested over accusations of sexual violence made by at least nine actresses.

01/07/2024

Culture news

French court rules Ravel was sole author of Bolero

The court rejected claims that the iconic musical work was a collaboration with Russian set designer Alexandre Benois, in a case that could have seen 'Bolero' taken out of the public domain.

01/07/2024

Europe News

Four takeaways from French legislative elections

Here are some of the key takeaways from the French snap legislative elections.

01/07/2024

Markets

Markets rally on bets Le Pen will fall short in French second round

The euro opened higher on Monday as the first round of French parliamentary elections indicated that Marine Le Pen's National Rally (NR) may not secure enough votes to form a government.

01/07/2024

Radio Schuman

Can Le Pen win majority in French second-round election?

Rassemblement National is likely to secure over 33% of the vote according to an Ipsos poll, followed by the left wing New Popular Front at around 28%. Will the far-right Rassemblement's political opponents now cooperate effectively?

01/07/2024

Europe News

French election results: Winners and losers in Paris

For the first time, the far-right National Rally has topped the legislative polls in France, nearly doubling its support, while President Emmanuel Macron has been left reeling.

01/07/2024

Europe News

French legislative elections: What's next for Macron's party?

After a new crushing defeat at the hands of the far-right in the first round of the legislative elections on Sunday, the future of French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party is at stake with some experts even questioning whether it will continue to exist.

01/07/2024

Europe News

‘I am ashamed’: French left-wing voters concerned by far-right gains

Protesters gathered with the left-wing coalition at Place de la République in Paris after the results of the first round of France’s legislative election showed strong gains for the far-right.

01/07/2024

Europe News

Far-right Bardella pitches to be 'PM for all French people'

The far-right National Rally secured around a third of the vote in the first round of French legislative elections, but that might still not be enough to gain an absolute majority in the National Assembly.

01/07/2024

Europe News

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announces her re-election

Le Pen's success in Hénin-Beaumont underscores her enduring influence in the region, where she has consistently garnered strong support

30/06/2024

Europe News

Far-right National Rally tops French election poll results - Live

The National Rally put in a strong performance in the first round of legislative elections, and other parties are now discussing which tactics can block Marine Le Pen from power.

30/06/2024

Europe News

High turnout of 59% at 5pm in the French legislative election

With three hours of voting remaining turnout at 5pm on Sunday in the first round of the French legislative elections stood at 59.39%.

30/06/2024

France

Voting starts in France's legislative elections

The result could put France’s government in the hands of nationalist, far-right forces for the first time since the Nazi era.

30/06/2024

Europe News

French elections: Farmers rely on Europe, but are tempted by far right

The farmers Euronews spoke to in Braslou, a village of 315 inhabitants in southern Touraine, shared the feeling familiar among large parts of rural France: they have been forgotten and abandoned by politicians and authorities alike.

29/06/2024

Business

From idea to impact: How to craft a campaign that resonates

‘B2B can stand for brilliant to beautiful’: Salesforce Global Head of Brand & Creative, Scott Larson explains why empathy is so important in marketing

29/06/2024

Europe News

French leftist alliance hopes to halt far-right election win

Left-wing voters hope that a new coalition will block the far right from winning the election, but with Macron's party calling it “extreme,” it could be difficult to galvanise voters.

28/06/2024

Europe News

Why is Emmanuel Macron so disliked by French voters?

Analysts say that Macron's decision to dissolve parliament was not understood by French voters.

28/06/2024

Europe News

How did Macron’s centrist movement alter French politics?

The French president has sold his party as a centrist force against extremism, but now he faces an uncertain election, and his strategy of pitting his presidential coalition against two extremes may no longer work with voters.

28/06/2024

Europe News

Who really is Jordan Bardella, the young far-right French politician?

Bardella’s journey from university drop-out to potential prime minister has astonished many, highlighting his meteoric rise in just a few years. Banking on a compelling rags-to-riches story, the reality is far more nuanced.

28/06/2024