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Why is France's president Europe's most powerful and is it a problem?

My Europe Series

France election: Who's who in the race to unseat Macron?

France

Voters worry over climate change. So why are the Greens polling badly?

France

Five charts to explain the issues shaping France's presidential race

France

In France's poor suburbs, locals want to be heard without contempt

My Europe Series

Defections and division: Is France's far-right tearing itself apart?

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EuroVerify

Brigitte Macron targeted again by false transgender rumours

False rumours that Brigitte Macron is transgender have been spreading for years. Now Candace Owens, an American far right commentator, has published a video repeating them and gaining millions of views.

France

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen denies ties with Russia

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has called a parliamentary inquiry looking into possible links between her National Rally party and Russia a 'witch hunt.'

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.

France

French food giant Danone faces legal action over its use of plastic

French food giant Danone is facing legal action from NGOs trying to force it to reduce its use of plastic saying the company has a duty of care that it’s not respecting. However, the conglomerate says it’s recognised as a pioneer in the management of environmental risks

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Culture news

French film returns - 152 million tickets sold in cinemas in 2022

Cinemas in and around Paris have the same objective: to attract audiences and sell seats. But they don't always have the same approach.

France

'Les Bleus' cheered back home

The French National football team is back on home soil -- to the cheers and admiration of airport staff and the rest of the nation.

France

‘It was the best final of all time’: France reacts to World Cup defeat

Cheers were heard across France’s second-largest city Lyon, despite the country’s defeat at the World Cup final.

Football Now

FIFA World Cup 2022: The story of week four

In partnership with Media City

From 32 teams down to just two. We have our FIFA World Cup finalists. Who will win the trophy on Sunday?

France

Record numbers behind bars in France

This year France has reached record numbers of people behind bars, with prison density at 120% compared to places available.

France

French prosecutors probe alleged illegal election financing

A leading French newspaper reported that the probe targets President Emmanuel Macron’s winning election bids.

France

French leftist parties call for public tribute to first black MP

After a racist incident in the French National Assembly on Thursday, a group of leftist parties are calling for a public tribute to the country's first black lawmaker and anti-slavery activist, Jean-Baptiste Belley.

Tech News

French start-ups are optimistic despite the economic gloom. Here’s why

Almost 40 per cent of French start-up CEOs believe their revenue will at least double this year, according to an EY and France Digitale survey.

Europe News

Over 100 French towns without drinking water amid 'historic drought'

France's prime minister has created an emergency crisis cell to address the country's "worst ever drought".

Europe News

France faces third heatwave of the summer amid severe drought

There are water restrictions in several southern European countries due to drought.

Money

Will France’s new government be more accepting of cryptos?

Pierre Person couldn’t change his fellow French deputies' minds on crypto. Can the new Assembly be convinced?

France

Macron rejects PM's resignation offer and meets rivals to seek support

The French president asked Elisabeth Borne to stay on as prime minister, and has been meeting political opponents to seek parliamentary support after his coalition lost its majority.

France

'A risk to our country' says French PM, as Macron loses majority

A left-wing bloc of socialists and greens will become the main opposition in France, while the far-right National Rally got an historic high number of seats.

France

Six key takeaways from France's election as Macron falls short

Macron candidates won 245 seats, ahead of the left-wing coalition NUPES and its allies on 131 seats, while the far-right National Rally achieved a historic breakthrough with 89 seats.

France

Turnout slightly up in French parliamentary election despite heatwave

The second and final round of the National Assembly election will determine who will be among the 577 deputies for the next five years.

My Europe Series

Five factors at play as Macron struggles for parliamentary majority

Sunday's second round of voting for the French National Assembly could see the re-elected President Macron lose much of his power if his alliance fails to gain an absolute majority.

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The Cube

France elections: Why does the left-wing alliance want a recount?

Candidates from NUPES have accused the French Interior Ministry of manipulating the first-round results.

France

France holds a parliamentary election this weekend. How does it work?

This year the legislative elections are on 12 and 19 June. Voters are selecting the 577 MPs who will sit in the National Assembly for a five-year term.

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Emmanuel Macron inaugurated for second term as French president

Emmanuel Macron inaugurated for second term as French president. Reinstated, Macron promises "a stronger France" and "a more liveable planet".

France

Emmanuel Macron inaugurated for second term in office

The President of the Constitutional Council formally announced the results of the presidential election in front of 450 guests at the Elysée Palace.

Europe News

French greens and left unite to face Macron before June elections

France's greens and the left wing party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon have joined forces in a "historic moment" to face Macron before June's parliamentary elections.

Europe News

Euroviews. Euronews Debates: What does Macron's second term mean for Europe?

Five Members of the European Parliament shared their views and expectations about the newly re-elected French president.

The Cube

False claims of election fraud spread in France after 'computer error'

Social media users have falsely claimed that the second-round vote was marred by "fraud".

Europe News

Emmanuel Macron's second term priorities for Europe

Support for the European Union has been Emmanuel Macron’s trademark policy ever since he first came to power in 2017. The French president believes in the EU. Freshly re-elected, he now has five more years to pursue his goal of close cooperation between member states.

Europe News

'Significant win' for Brussels as France, Slovenia back pro-EU leaders

There were congratulatory messages across the EU27 as French voters backed Macron over Le Pen, and people in Slovenia preferred liberal newcomer Robert Golob to populist PM Janez Janša.

France

Reaction to Macron's win — and what lies ahead for France's president

French President Emmanuel Macron won re-election on Sunday, beating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. However, Macron faces many challenges ahead, as he seeks to govern a deeply divided country.

France

Election map: In which parts of France did Macron win?

A regional breakdown of France's election results.

France

French election: Five takeaways as Macron re-elected president

There was relief among EU leaders but concern about the rise of support for the far-right. Here are five takeaways from France's election night.

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France

Emmanuel Macron pledges to be 'the president of all' in France

The French President delivered his victory speech from the Champ de Mars in Paris.

Europe Decoded

What are the urgent challenges facing Macron in his second term?

Emmanuel Macron is toasting being re-elected as France's president. But when reality bites, the challenges are already piling up.

France

Macron wins second term as president: How did election night unfold?

French President Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected, defeating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

France

Midday turnout lowest in 15 years as France decides on its president

The country's 48.8 million voters will choose between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen in a repeat of the 2017 runoff.

France

Polling stations abroad open in French presidential election runoff

French citizens abroad have begun voting in the second round of the presidential election, one day before those in France vote on Sunday.

The Cube

The online misinformation spreading ahead of France's election runoff

False rumours about Russian sanctions, the 'Yellow Vest' protests and climate change policies have gone viral.

France

Macron and Le Pen trade blows on final day of election campaign

Opinion polls suggest the president has been pulling ahead of his far-right rival before Sunday's run-off vote, but many people remain undecided.

France

Le Pen in final push for support as Russia questions linger

Marine Le Pen faces Emmanuel Macron in a run-off vote on Sunday to be France's next president.

France

Mélenchon's supporters could be kingmakers in France's election

"I can't stand either [Marine Le Pen or Emmanuel Macron], but I'm still going to vote,” one man told Euronews.

My Europe Series

'Like a prison sentence': France's left hesitates over whether to vote

Kingmakers on France's left face a difficult choice on Sunday: voting for Macron -- widely disliked on this wing of French politics -- or abstaining and letting Marine Le Pen into power.

France

All you need to know about France's presidential election

Here's our explainer on France's presidential election.

Climate

Le Pen's 'climate sceptic' policies attacked in French election debate

Climate change is important to voters in France’s presidential election, but activists say candidates’ climate policies are underwhelming.

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France

Five key takeaways as Macron and Le Pen clash in TV election debate

Emmanuel Macron accused his rival of being 'dependent on Putin' and wanting to take France out of the EU, charges Le Pen denied while insisting she would be a president for 'everyday life'.

France

Le Pen too close to Putin and voters should back Macron, says Navalny

The Kremlin critic has described a loan from a Russian bank to the French far-right presidential challenger's party as "corruption" and "a sale of political influence to Putin". It's corruption. And it's a sale of political influence to Putin,

Europe News

Watch: Here's what makes French presidents among the most powerful

The president has sweeping powers over the executive and the military.

Tech News

France election: How do Macron and Le Pen plan to win over French tech

Marine Le Pen’s immigration stance could deter the much-needed tech talent and investment while Emmanuel Macron has made few changes to his 2022 manifesto.

France

Le Pen's campaign works to appeal to larger electorate ahead of runoff

"The National Rally continues to scare some French people,” Pascal Perrineau, a professor at Sciences Po Paris, said of Le Pen's far-right political party.

France

France's Macron and Le Pen face off in presidential debate

French voters will once again head to the polls on Sunday to vote between Macron and Le Pen in the runoff to the French election.

My Europe Series

What exactly is Marine Le Pen's stance on Russia and Vladimir Putin?

The far-right challenger for the French presidency has openly expressed her admiration for the Russian leader in the past, and has consistently defended Moscow's foreign policy.

France

Thousands protest against far-right ahead of French presidential vote

Saturday saw demonstrations across France a week before the election second round, as many made clear their determination to bar Marine Le Pen from power.

France

Macron vows to overhaul climate policy as he woos left-wing vote

The French president has promised to boost his climate policy by giving his prime minister direct responsibility for environmental planning, if he is re-elected.

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French election: Police and students clash near Sorbonne university

"Everybody hates the police": hundreds of demonstrators clash with police in the streets around the Sorbonne University in Paris, occupied by students protesting against the second round of the presidential election which sees Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen facing off.

Europe News

French students protest presidential choice

French students picketed schools on Thursday to protest against the choices in the upcoming presidential election.

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French elections: activists disrupt Marine Le Pen's press conference

A member of the "Ibiza collective" was evacuated after disrupting Marine Le Pen's press conference in Paris by holding up a heart-shaped sign with a photo of the Rassemblement National candidate and Vladimir Putin.

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Europe News

Watch: Here's why you should care about France's presidential election

Incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen have widely different views on how to run the EU's second-largest economy.

No Comment

Macron stresses 'the difference between living in France and Hungary'

France's Macron stresses 'the difference between living in France and living in Hungary'

My Europe Series

Macron-Le Pen face-off: Five reasons why it'll be different this time

Emmanuel Macron will find it much harder to win over an angry, divided France than in 2017, and the prospect of Marine Le Pen becoming president is a real possibility.

Europe News

Macron and Le Pen battle for two visions of France's role in Europe

The far-right leader has moderated her Eurosceptic views recently, but her ideas on the EU remain broadly the same.

No Comment

France: Anti-fascist activists demonstrate in Rennes

Riot police descend upon Rennes city centre after demonstrations turned violent following the announcement of the results in the first round of France's presidential election.

Europe News

Watch: How Macron and Le Pen offer very different visions of the EU

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen will go head-to-head in a run-off election to be France's next president. Where do both stand on the European Union?

France

Six takeaways from the first round of France's presidential election

The first round of France's election was marked by the far-right qualifying for the runoff, a collapse of traditional parties and a high abstention rate.

France

'I want a France that is part of a strong Europe,' says Macron

The current French president is set for another winner-takes-all runoff against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

France

Macron and Le Pen to face off in French presidential election runoff

French President Emmanuel Macron came first in France's presidential election with 27.6% and far-right leader Marine Le Pen came second with 23.4%, according to interior ministry figures.

France

France goes to the polls in presidential election

There are 12 candidates vying for votes to be the president of France.

France

What do France's presidential candidates propose for the EU?

Here's what France's presidential candidates propose for the European Union.

France

Prisoners use mail-in voting for first time in a presidential election

It's seen a sharp rise in the number of prisoners voting this time around.

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France

French election: cost of living crisis top of voters minds

Soaring food and energy costs are a top concern for many French voters ahead of the first round of the country's presidential poll on Sunday. Euronews' Laurence Alexandrowicz reports.

France

Le Pen a real danger to Macron, say analysts as French election looms

Victory "has never been so close", Marine Le Pen told supporters in Perpignan, as polls have her breathing down Emmanuel Macron's neck ahead of Sunday's vote.

France

Who will these voters back in France's presidential election?

"For me, politics isn't a career, it's your beliefs."

France

Are Social Networking platforms making a difference to the French presidential election campaigns?

Seems a lot of door-to-door canvassing has been replaced with YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok to reach as many people as possible ahead of the French presidential election. Euronews looks at how effective social platforms are and if they could predict the results of the election.

France

What do young voters think about France's presidential election?

Euronews spoke to several young people about what they think about politics ahead of France's presidential election on Sunday.

Tech News

Jean-Luc Mélenchon's 'hologram' held 12 campaign rallies at once

The radical leftist candidate for French president is now available in virtual form.

France

Franco-Italian relations at their best: a look back on the relationship between the two nations

With the appointment of Mario Draghi as Italy’s Prime Minister a new partnership between Italy and France has emerged. Ahead of France’s presidential election we looked back at how bilateral relations between the two countries have changed.

France

Macron targets Le Pen's 'indulgence' of Putin as poll gap narrows

Four days before the vote, Emmanuel Macron tackled Marine Le Pen over Russian financing and her "indulgence" of Vladimir Putin, as the latest polling suggests his hard-right rival is gaining ground.

France

As rivals catch up, Macron holds campaign meeting with great fanfare

Emmanuel Macron listed his achievements during the last five years as he's under fire for paying a consulting group to advise his government.

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With elections afoot, French candidates battle it out on socks

A Lille-based brand recently launched a collection of socks featuring seven presidential candidates.

Tech News

I went to Emmanuel Macron’s Minecraft world. This is what it was like

The French president's official campaign built its own world in Minecraft where you can go to the cinema, a kebab shop, or (like I did) drown in a river.

France

French far-right candidate under fire as crowd calls Macron 'killer'

Macron condemned Zemmour's action as either a disgrace or due to bad hearing.

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France

Emmanuel Macron unveils policies as he seeks second presidential term

The French President said he would increase the retirement age, cut taxes and further loosen labour market rules if he wins next month's election.

France

France's Macron proposes raising retirement age to 65

French President Emmanuel Macron would raise the retirement age to 65 if reelected in April, his government spokesman said.

France

French President Emmanuel Macron announces candidacy for reelection

Macron's rivals have accused him of covertly campaigning through his role and thus not abiding by the rules.

France

French far-right candidates secure signatures needed for election run

France's far-right candidates secured enough signatures to run for the presidency after struggling to cross the 500 political sponsorship threshold.

France

Le Pen halts presidential field campaign over sponsorship struggle

Both Le Pen and her far-right rival, Eric Zemmour, have called for a 2016 reform that lifted the anonymity of the pledges to be overturned.

France

France: Rivals claim foul play as Macron waits to declare candidacy

Critics say he’s unfairly using his taxpayer-funded presidential pulpit to campaign for a second term while dragging out his widely expected announcement as long as possible.

France

France: Far-right candidates clamour for support before April election

At this stage, Marie Le Pen or Valerie Pecresse appear most likely to reach a runoff against Emmanuel Macron.

France

France: Left-wing presidential candidates reject running together

At least five main figures from the left and the far-left are running for president, in addition to smaller candidates.

France

Rival politicians accuse Macron of using EU to attract votes

With the French president speaking at the European Parliament on Wednesday, a number of his opponents state he is using the country's EU presidency as an electoral stepping stone.

France

French presidential hopeful Eric Zemmour guilty of inciting hatred

The French presidential hopeful described unaccompanied migrant children as "thieves", "murderers" and "rapists".

France

French far-left candidate holds 'immersive and olfactory' rally

Presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon — a political firebrand with a notorious temper — also drew attention in the 2017 presidential race for holding a campaign rally via hologram.

France

French presidential candidate says strong EU borders needed

French presidential candidate Valérie Pécresse stressed the need for strong European borders during a visit to Greece.

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France

Le Pen and Zemmour make French far-right 'most suicidal' in the world

Far-right candidates Eric Zemmour and Marine Le Pen have been urged to stop hurling "barbs" at each other.

France

French presidential candidates say Macron flouting campaign rules

Macron's party is the only one not to have officially nominated a candidate for the April 2022 election.

Europe Decoded

Six takeaways as Macron unveils priorities of French EU presidency

From reforming Schengen to defending Europe's social model, here are six key takeaways from Macron's speech as he unveiled France's priorities for its upcoming EU presidency.

France

Greens reject bid for France's fractured left to unite for election

Left-wing candidates are trailing their right-wing counterparts in the polls ahead of the 2022 presidential ballot.

France

Probe into violence at rally of far-right presidential hopeful Zemmour

60 people were arrested after violence erupted at far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour's first rally.

France

In first, French conservatives pick a woman as presidential candidate

President of Paris region Valérie Pécresse has won the primary of Les Républicains, France's main right-wing party.

France

Pecresse and Ciotti vie for French right-wing presidential nomination

France’s main right-wing political party, the Républicains, picked two candidates to advance to a second-round as party members pick their presidential candidate.

France

French right-wing party to choose candidate for presidential election

Five candidates are vying to become the presidential candidate for France's Les Républicains party.

My Europe Series

France election: Who is Eric Zemmour and why is he so controversial?

With five months to go before France's next presidential election, a new personality has burst onto the scene: Eric Zemmour.

France

France's left should unite to win presidency, say activists

All three major left-leaning candidates are polling below 8 per cent and with two far-right candidates likely to throw their hat into the race, activists are calling for the left to unite.

Work

French startups demand tech support from presidential hopefuls

In a so-called 'Manifesto of French Startups', companies are calling on those running in the upcoming elections to boost France’s tech credentials.

Hungary

Why is Hungary PM Orban meeting France's Marine Le Pen in Budapest?

Orban and Le Pen will hold a joint press conference from Budapest at 15:00 CEST.

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France

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo is Socialists' presidential candidate

Hidalgo has been the mayor of Paris since 2014 and is one of a handful of women bidding to become France's first female president.

France

Greens chose Yannick Jadot as their candidate for French presidency

Jadot will be hoping to capitalise on a strong showing from the Greens in last weekend's German election.

France

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo launches bid to be France's next president

If she's successful she'd be France's first female president

France

Michel Barnier to run in French presidential election primary

Michel Barnier, the EU's former Brexit negotiator, said he would run in France's presidential election primary.

France

France: Why Marine Le Pen fears Eric Zemmour's political aspiration

Zemmour regularly causes controversy with his positions on immigration and Islam and is now reportedly considering running for president. Marine Le Pen fears this would split the far-right vote.

France

Does Michel Barnier want to be France's next president?

Barnier appears to be considering joining the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron.

My Europe Series

Is Emmanuel Macron a centrist politician or marketing wunderkind?

Macron branded himself as someone who would overcome left-right cleavages but a year away from the presidential elections, some say his brand is still a mystery.

My Europe Series

A year before the vote, who is bidding to be France's next president?

With just a year until the French will head to the polls to elect a new president, those hoping to replace Emmanuel Macron are emerging from the shadows.

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