Europe News France:Will the left-wing coalition finally agree on a Prime Minister? The left-wing alliance New Popular Front (NFP), which had promised to reach an agreement "before the end of last week", is now displaying its deep divisions and inability to find a compromise. 15/07/2024
Culture news Paris welcomes biggest Japanese pop culture festival in Europe This year, Japan Expo will welcome 900 exhibitors including a booth promoting Osaka 2025 World Expo, which will be held in 2025. 11/07/2024
Europe News French elections: Record number of far-right MPs arrive to Parliament After a surprising defeat in the second round of the French legislative elections on Sunday, the National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen remains a major force in the National Assembly. 10/07/2024
Europe News Is France ungovernable? Here is what could come next Following the second round of the French legislative elections, the question on everyone's minds: who will govern France? 09/07/2024
Europe News French elections: Thousands gather in Paris to protest far-right surge Unions, independent media, citizen organisations organised a rally in Paris on Wednesday night to support the left-wing bloc and denounce the rise of the far-right in the upcoming second round of parliamentary elections. 04/07/2024
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 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 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
Europe News National Rally’s Bardella talks up key policies ahead of French vote In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, the far-right National Rally (RN) is currently leading in the polls, ahead of the left-wing alliance and Macron's centrist coalition. But what are their key policies? 25/06/2024
Europe News French President Macron claims 'extremes' could lead 'to civil war' Five days before the snap elections in France, the far-right National Rally (RN) leads the polls on 36%, followed by the left-wing coalition New Popular Front (27%). French President Macron's party is trailing, polling at 20%. Follow our live blog below. 25/06/2024
Europe News Where does the French left stand on immigration, Ukraine and climate? France's left-wing parties struggled to find common ground ahead of the European elections but have struck an alliance for the snap legislative elections. 25/06/2024
Europe News France faces political paralysis: Four scenarios for the elections French President Emmanuel Macron could end up with a prime minister and a government from a different party in a system known in France as "cohabitation". What is the process for forming a new government? What happens if there is no majority? How do the president's and parliament's powers compare? 24/06/2024
Europe News Swiss summit demands 'territorial integrity' of Ukraine In joint communique 80 countries at the summit agree that the ‘territorial integrity’ of Ukraine must be the basis of any peace agreement. 16/06/2024
Europe News Switzerland's massive security effort at the Ukraine peace conference Maintaining security for more than 50 heads of state and government is not an easy matter, and Switzerland has deployed up to 4,000 soldiers to do so. 15/06/2024
Europe News France's Republicans party expel Ciotti over alliance with far right Eric Ciotti has refused to resign, warning there may be "legal consequences" to his party's unanimous decision. 12/06/2024
Europe News French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the parliament. Now what? Macron's decision on Sunday to dissolve the National Assembly has been described as both historic and totally unexpected. This daring move presents significant risks for the French liberal leader and marks a pivotal moment in his political career. 10/06/2024
Europe News France snap elections: Why Macron is gambling with France and Europe? Macron lost his absolute majority in parliament in 2022 and has had to negotiate support from opposition parties on a case-by-case basis. 10/06/2024
France Ukraine's president meets Macron in Paris to secure more military aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on his fourth visit to France since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. 07/06/2024
Europe News EU Elections: Macron warns against the rise of far right The French president made the statement during a TV interview following D-Day commemorations in Normandy. The liberal leader has been criticised for his omnipresence during the election campaign. 07/06/2024
Europe News EU elections: All you need to know about what's at stake in France As 50 million people are expected to cast their ballot for the EU election, we break down what's at stake for the vote in France. 06/06/2024