Europe News French unions stage new strike against budget plan as turnout dwindles The call for strike action by three trade unions (the CGT, FSU and Solidaires) saw a significantly lower turnout compared to previous occasions in September and October. 02/12/2025
France Zelenskyy rallies European support in Paris ahead of Moscow talks The Ukrainian president met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss sanctions, security guarantees and US-backed peace negotiations while the Russian advance continues. 01/12/2025
France France's top court upholds Sarkozy's conviction in Bygmalion case This decision is another blow to the former president's reputation and legacy, just two weeks after his release from prison pending an appeal in another campaign financing case. 26/11/2025
France Protesters demand action as France faces rising gender-based violence Protesters highlighted gaps in France’s domestic violence response amid alarming new statistics. 26/11/2025
France Macron seeks to reassure France over voluntary military service plans The French president's comments came ahead of a videoconference meeting of the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine, during which he is expected to discuss the US-proposed peace plan. 25/11/2025
France Exclusive: France trains air force for war scenario in TARANIS drill Pilots, technicians and support teams rehearse the types of operations France may be called upon to conduct in a rapidly deteriorating international security landscape. 20/11/2025
France A decade on, Paris remembers the 13 November terrorist attacks Survivors, families and first responders returned to the attack sites as France paid tribute to the lives lost and the wounds that remain. 14/11/2025
France Women's Forum 2025 highlights fight against violence in sport Leaders and athletes are pushing for recognition, safety and empowerment at the 20th edition of the event in Paris. 07/11/2025
France Four Bulgarians sentenced for defacing Paris Holocaust Memorial Judges found the 'red hands' graffiti was part of a coordinated campaign to stir division in France, echoing a previous pro-Russian disinformation operation. 31/10/2025
France Tsikhanouskaya backs Lithuania border closure amid Belarus 'attacks' In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the Belarusian opposition leader, living in exile in Lithuania, called the measure justified and urged Europe to stay united against provocations from both Minsk and Moscow. 30/10/2025
France Brigitte Macron harassment trial opens debate on free speech in France Defendants claim freedom of expression as prosecutors denounce a years-long cyber-harassment rooted in a hoax. 29/10/2025
France Ten on trial for harassing French First Lady Brigitte Macron online Ten people face trial for cyber-harassing Brigitte Macron with false claims about her gender, facing up to three years in prison and €45,000 fines. 27/10/2025
France First woman in France sentenced to life without parole for murder The case sent shockwaves through France and reignited a heated debate over the country's immigration policies. 24/10/2025
Culture news Louvre director calls for in-house police station to protect museum At a Senate hearing, Louvre director Laurence des Cars detailed failures in the Paris museum's security and also confirmed that she had offered to resign but the move was rejected by Culture Minister Rachida Dati. 23/10/2025
France Former president behind bars: France grapples with Sarkozy’s jailing The unprecedented jailing of a former head of state exposed deep divisions over justice and the legacy of Nicolas Sarkozy’s years in power. 21/10/2025
Culture news Paris Louvre museum to remain shut as police seek 'audacious' thieves The theft, the first significant robbery at the Louvre since 1998, has captured international attention and reignited debate over security measures taken to ensure the protection of France’s cultural heritage. 20/10/2025
France France's beleaguered PM Lecornu survives two no-confidence votes Lecornu’s survival also spares the immediate need for French President Emmanuel Macron to call snap legislative elections. 16/10/2025
France Former French President Sarkozy to go to prison in Paris on 21 October On 25 September, a Paris court found the former French leader guilty of criminal conspiracy involving the use of funds from Libya to finance his 2007 presidential campaign. 13/10/2025
France French President re-appoints Sébastien Lecornu as PM in shock move Lecornu’s comeback was as a major surprise following comments by him on Wednesday that he was not “chasing the job” and that his “mission is over.” 10/10/2025
France French President Macron to name a new prime minister by Friday evening French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within 48 hours of Wednesday evening, the Élysée Palace has announced, as outgoing PM Sébastien Lecornu dismisses the possibility of parliamentary elections. 08/10/2025