Europe News France: Macron nominates Michel Barnier as the country’s new PM Barnier will now have to survive a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, France’s lower house of the parliament. 05/09/2024
Europe News France: Why is it taking President Macron so long to appoint a PM? Nominating a prime minister will not be enough to resolve the current political crisis. Macron's pick will then have to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament. 05/09/2024
Europe News Back to school: France tests smartphone ban in 200 middle schools If all goes well, the ban will be expanded to include all schools across the country. 04/09/2024
Europe News Paralympics: Challenges for people with disabilities in Paris persist Olympic and Paralympic Games organisers' key promise ahead of the sporting event was improved accessibility. But non-profit organisations say not enough has been done to make navigating the French capital easier for people with disabilities. 29/08/2024
Europe News Macron goes to Serbia: Why is it important and what’s at stake? Macron’s visit to Belgrade takes place less than five months after he hosted his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vučić, in Paris. This trip will be an opportunity for the two heads of state to discuss economic issues, defence, energy, and artificial intelligence. 28/08/2024
France French President Macron struggles to relaunch talks for new government Seven weeks after the snap parliamentary election results, the search for the country's next prime minister is becoming more pressing. 27/08/2024
Europe News Telegram CEO arrest not 'a political' move, says French president French President Emmanuel Macron said that Pavel Durov's arrest occurred "as part of an ongoing judicial investigation". The Russian billionaire was arrested on Saturday night at a Paris airport. 26/08/2024
Europe News Disadvantaged Paris neighbourhood worried Olympic honeymoon is over The northern Parisian neighbourhood of Porte de la Chapelle was given a makeover and increased police security for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Yet residents are worried these changes won't last once the tourists are gone. 21/08/2024
Europe News France's left wing threatens Macron with impeachment over PM deadlock The leaders of the hard-left party France Unbowed (LFI) have accused President Emmanuel Macron of an "institutional coup against democracy" for refusing to appoint a left-wing prime minister. 19/08/2024
Europe News Paris Olympics are over and Macron now has to name a new PM The Paris Summer Games truce ended the moment the Olympic flag was handed over at the Stade de France on Sunday. Now, Macron and his party are in a rush to establish a majority to nominate the country’s new PM. 13/08/2024
Europe News 'I wish Paris stays that way': Residents experience post-Olympic blues After more than fifteen days of Olympic festivities in Paris, some hope the heritage of the games, like the heightened sense of security and good mood, will remain in the French capital. 12/08/2024
Europe News Paris Olympics: How some volunteers spent their own euros just to help Neither housed nor paid for their job, the 45,000 volunteers for the Paris Games have been contributing to the festive and light-hearted atmosphere of the capital since the start of the event. 08/08/2024
Europe News Paris' restaurants are still not feeling the promised Olympic benefit After a massive slump in June and July due to security measures, some businesses near the capital's competition sites are only now seeing an uptick in visitor numbers. 07/08/2024
Culture news Olympics: Immerse yourself in different cultures without leaving Paris In this colourful and festive space, all the senses are awakened. Multiple countries have set up their hospitality houses, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in other cultures during the duration of the Olympics and Paralympics. 01/08/2024
Europe News Olympics : at Nations' park visitors can travel the world without leaving Paris This is the first time in the history of the Olympic Games that so many countries are gathered in the same place. 01/08/2024
Culture news Paris 2024: Team Japan House unveils exhibition on Tokyo 2020 heritage Japan opened its Olympic House in Paris with an exhibition highlighting how the previous games in Tokyo had a lasting impact on the ongoing Paris Olympics. 30/07/2024
France Paris Olympics: What we know about the opening ceremony Paris will launch its Summer Games opening ceremony on Friday night along the Seine, marking the first time the event is held outside a stadium. 25/07/2024
Europe News Paris Olympics kick off amid fans' excitement and logistical issues The first men’s football and rugby sevens matches are underway as fans begin flocking to the French capital for the Olympic Games. 24/07/2024
Europe News France: Who will be the future president of the National Assembly? On Thursday, the newly elected 577 MPs in France's National Assembly will elect the president of the lower house of parliament. This vote could be decisive in nominating the country's future prime minister. 17/07/2024
France French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal officially resigns from role French President Emmanuel Macron has officially accepted the resignation of his Prime minister Gabriel Attal. 16/07/2024