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France

Macron concedes he was 'not involved enough' on pension reforms

The French president made the comments in a new interview to mark one year since his re-election.

24/04/2023

Culture news

Archaeologists uncover 50 ancient tombs in central Paris

The burial site could shed light on the little-known culture of Paris' precursor Lutetia, a Gallo-Roman town that existed nearly 2000 years ago.

24/04/2023

France

Thousands march in protest at new A69 motorway in France

French environmental protestors gathered in south-west France to show their anger at a new motorway plan they say will generate more pollution while also destroying natural habitats.

22/04/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels my love? Historic climate laws approved in Strasbourg

In this edition of Brussels, my love, shot in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg, we take a look at the EU policy on climate, migration & the fate of Evan Gershkovich

22/04/2023

Travel News

Easyjet warns France to tackle strikes or people will ‘go elsewhere’

CEO Johan Lundgren says the airline doesn’t contest people’s right to strike but flights over French territory must be protected.

21/04/2023

Musica

How Gustavo Dudamel is shaping the future of the Paris Opera

As Music Director of the Paris Opera, the legendary composer Gustavo Dudamel wants to shine a light on upcoming artists and open the doors to a new generation of opera-goers.

20/04/2023

France

French railway workers strike against Macron's pension reform

The CGT union has called for scattered protest actions across the country. In Paris, hundreds of people gathered for a peaceful demonstration at the Gare de Lyon train station.

20/04/2023

France

Pot-bashing and jeers greet French president on walkabout in Alsace

Pension reform protestors made their feelings clear when French President Emmanuel Macron went on a walkabout in Alsace, one of his first public engagements since his plans to boost the retirement age to 64 were pushed through parliament.

20/04/2023

France

Debunk: Did migrants block a road to try cross the English Channel?

Paul Golding, leader of the far-right Britain First group posted a clip which became viral supposedly showing migrants blocking a roadway in Calais. We've debunked the clip.

20/04/2023

France

Police push back protesters ahead of Macron visit in eastern France

The French President is on a tour of the country in an attempt to reconnect with the French people.

19/04/2023

Art

'Le Petit Prince' turns 80: Five facts you didn't know

As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's iconic novella celebrates 80 years since its publication in April 1943, Euronews Culture dives into some facts you might not know about the world-famous work

19/04/2023

No Comment

WATCH: People bang pots to protest Macron's speech on pension reform

"The idea was to block out as much as possible Macron's speech tonight, because we are tired of hearing it."

18/04/2023

Europe News

European Parliament approves mega package of EU climate measures

Included in the bundle of legislation, is a

18/04/2023

Culture news

Liberté, égalité, décolleté: The Playboy cover rocking French politics

Liberté, égalité, décolleté: Why is this Playboy cover causing such a fuss in France?

18/04/2023

France

Macron addresses France amid anger over pension reform

French President Emmanuel Macron looked to calm public anger, threatening the ambitions of his remaining four years in power with his first televised address to the nation on Monday since he enacted protest-igniting pension reforms.

17/04/2023

France

Airbus and Air France acquitted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

The aviation companies Airbus and Air France have been acquitted over the 2009 Rio-Paris crash which led to the death of all 228 people on board.

17/04/2023

Green News

Firefighters in France battle first major forest blaze of 2023

Major wildfires in Europe are now starting earlier in the year, becoming more frequent and harder to stop, and doing more damage.

17/04/2023

France

Massive wooden base for Notre Dame spire successfully installed

Four years after the fire of the cathedral in Paris, a project is underway to install a new spire.

15/04/2023

Culture news

Cannes Film Festival: The five key takeaways from this year's line-up

Here's everything you wanted to know about this year's Cannes Film Festival - in five key takeaways, following yesterday's Competition line-up announcement

15/04/2023

France

Macron to address nation after enacting retirement reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron signed his controversial pension reform into law on Saturday after the Constitutional Council approved a plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

14/04/2023

France

France’s Constitutional Council to rule on Macron’s pension reform

Protests across France as the country’s Constitutional Council rules on the legitimacy of Macron’s controversial pension reform.

14/04/2023

Culture news

From threads to screen: Saint Laurent launches film production company

Prestige fashion house Saint Laurent is swapping the catwalk for the red carpet as they announce a new venture into film production.

14/04/2023

Food and Drink

Paris gastronomy exhibition: A feast for foodies and history buffs

A new exhibition "Paris, Capital of Gastronomy from the Middle Ages to Now", allows visitors to sink their teeth into a history of gastronomy told through old dishes, manuscripts and paintings.

14/04/2023

France

Protesters clash with police ahead of crucial vote on pension reform

Protesters opposing President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 marched Thursday in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.

14/04/2023

France

Emotions high at another day of French protests over pension plan

Protesters opposing President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 marched again Thursday in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a crucial decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.

13/04/2023

France

Fresh protests in France over Macron's plan to raise pension age

Protests continue across France for a 12th general strike against the government’s controversial pension reform.

13/04/2023