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French journalist Natacha Polony joins 2027 presidential race

She is stepping away from her role as an observer to make herself "useful" to her country, denouncing a France mired in "chaos", amid a debt crisis, "tragic" unrest in secondary schools and a "total lack of prospects."

Economy

Paris motor show: Macron urges EU preference amid Chinese competition

On Monday, the French president will open his final Paris Motor Show, pushing his "Made in Europe" agenda: tying state aid for this key industry to genuinely EU-based production.

Europe News

Macron's popularity hits lowest level since 2017, Le Pen losing ground

Some 82% of French people now disapprove of the president. Meanwhile, Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella are weakened by Mediapart's revelations about antisemitic texts attributed to the young RN leader.

Europe News

Left-wing primary: more than half of registered voters have already voted, say organisers

Some 140,000 voters are choosing between five rivals for the Socialist nomination, hoping to influence France's 2027 presidential election; after a cyberattack, voting now runs until Sunday 6pm.

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French student protests: 400–500 schools closed on Monday

Another day of mobilisation is planned for Tuesday. By then, 400 to 500 secondary schools are expected to remain fully or partially closed, including 24 that have been “burned or vandalised”. The ministry also reports that 78 education staff have been injured since the movement began.

Europe News

After three days of silence, Le Pen reaffirms her support for Bardella

After three days of silence, the National Rally's French presidential candidate has responded to Mediapart's release of new alleged evidence of antisemitic remarks by the party leader.

Economy

French government forecasts 1% growth in 2027: What do experts think?

France's High Council for Public Finance calls the government's 1.0% growth forecast for the 2027 budget "optimistic", as economists warn of a possible "slippage" and the executive still has to secure approval.

Europe News

Macron 'rearranges his schedule' to attend Pope Leo XIV's mass in Metz

In a last-minute schedule shift, French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to attend the concluding mass of Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France before officially escorting the pontiff at his departure ceremony.

Europe News

EU sanctions former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova

The Council of the European Union confirmed the Russian commentator had been added to its sanctions list on Thursday. In France, she had already faced an expulsion order and an asset freeze, both of which she challenged.

Culture news

French literary sensation faces claims of using AI

Quebecois writer of Haitian origin Thélyson Orélien, longlisted for several major literary prizes, rejects accusations from the "Balance ton Claude" account and says in a statement he has faced racist attacks since arriving in France.

World News

Macron heading to Saint Pierre and Miquelon to meet with Carney

French President Emmanuel Macron is travelling to Saint Pierre and Miquelon this weekend, an archipelago the Élysée describes as "central to today's France."

Culture news

France selects Russian-language film 'Minotaur' for Oscar glory

A marital drama set against the war in Ukraine, produced by French companies, will compete for the best international film Oscar in March 2027. A "subtle and judicious" choice, according to film expert Jean-Philippe Domecq.

Culture news

Thirty years on, what is left of the French Touch?

French Touch has never been so widely acclaimed. Now hailed as a "national pride", the movement still divides over what it is today and what it leaves to future generations.

Europe Today

Finland joins France's forward nuclear deterrence initiative

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stressed that Finland’s "foremost priority" was still to act as part of NATO and the EU and that the French initiative would not "replace or overlap with NATO’s nuclear deterrence."

Europe News

Carcassonne: Police officer probed over video of man thrown to ground

The incident occurred on 21 June during the Fête de la musique music festival. It follows a separate scandal involving recordings of officers in the city making racist, misogynistic and conspiracy-related remarks.

Business

Capgemini sells US subsidiary criticised over ICE contract

Capgemini Government Solutions provided US immigration authorities with technology to identify and track foreign nationals.

Europe News

'Sickenig' racist remarks: French police under investigation

A newspaper has released a video filmed in 2025 by police during a night patrol. The officer behind most of the extremist comments is a former paratrooper with close ties to the far-right National Rally party.

Earth News

Paris drops Mercator projection: France now looks smaller on world maps

France is redrawing its world map: deeming the Mercator projection misleading, the foreign ministry will drop it in favour of a map that better reflects actual continental sizes, especially Africa.

Health news

France: pumpkin seeds recalled after more than 80 salmonella cases

Grouped cases of Salmonella Enteritidis from a single strain have been detected in France. Health officials suspect pumpkin seeds from Lot-et-Garonne sold mainly at Grand Frais.

Business

Fitch to unveil France's rating: 'Status quo is the likely scenario'

Fitch, the global credit rating powerhouse, cut France's rating in September of 2025 and upheld it in March 2026. Despite a weaker outlook, Fitch may now delay tougher action until 2027, experts told Euronews.

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