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French strike pits workers against government as inflation bites

Tens of thousands of French workers took to the streets across the country Tuesday, striking for pay hikes that keep up with rising inflation. The industrial action came after weeks of walkouts that hobbled oil refineries at home.

France

'Come back to the negotiating table,' Macron tells Putin

In a TV interview, the French president accused his Russian counterpart of dragging Europe into the war and called on him to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity.

France

France to boost forces on NATO's eastern flank after Russian strikes

The move follows President Macron's announcement of a €100 million arms fund for Ukraine, although some accuse Paris of not doing enough for Ukraine.

Czech Republic

Macron and Truss kiss and make up in Prague after 'friend or foe' row

The new UK PM made it clear the French president was a "friend", having ruffled diplomatic feathers during the leadership contest by saying "the jury's out".

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France

France launches energy savings drive to avoid winter power cuts

From limiting indoor heating temperatures, to making swimming pools cooler and reducing the speed of ski lifts — France has unveiled a raft of voluntary measures to tackle the energy crisis.

Europe News

European leaders hail united stand over Russia's war in Ukraine

Forty-four European leaders gathered in Prague at the first summit of a new international forum for discussing the challenges facing the continent.

Europe Decoded

Could the European Political Community ease EU-UK relations?

Attending the European Political Community meeting in Prague would enable Britain to get a pulse of what the continent is thinking and shape strategic discussions.

My Europe Series

What we know and don't know about the new European Political Community

Here's your guide to what we know - and don't know - about the European Political Community.

Czech Republic

Euroviews. A second-tier Europe risks being a fig leaf for the EU's woes | View

"Without more efforts to inject credibility and energy into the enlargement process, the European Political Community will amount to no more than a fig leaf to cover the EU’s geopolitical struggles."

Culture news

France introduces anti-Amazon book delivery fees

The French government has announced that it will introduce a minimum charge for book delivery orders under €35. This minimum charge of €3 will help small independent booksellers.

France

France launches national debate on legalising euthanasia

The discussion could lead to a change in French law by the end of 2023.

World News

Condolences, flowers and half-masts: Europe's tributes to Elizabeth II

Both French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke of the Queen's devotion to duty, and their nations' friendships.

United Kingdom

Worldwide tributes pour in after the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Leaders around the world have been paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday aged 96, with President Joe Biden saying she defined an era

Europe News

Macron urges French to save energy, seeks 10% drop in use

“The best energy is that which we don’t consume,” the French leader said at a news conference.

United Kingdom

Emmanuel Macron is a 'tres bon buddy' of the UK, says Boris Johnson

The outgoing prime minister's comment came after Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said that the "jury's out" on Macron being a friend or foe of the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom

'The jury's out': Truss slammed over 'Macron, friend or foe?' reply

Britain's chief diplomat and favourite to become prime minister told a Conservative campaign event she will judge the French president "on deeds, not words".

Algeria

Macron in Algeria announces new historians body to study colonial past

The French leader, on his second visit to Algeria as president, has previously called France's colonisation a "crime against humanity" but without offering an apology.

Algeria

Macron seeks to repair damaged French-Algerian ties in three-day visit

The French president hopes his visit which begins on Thursday will repair diplomatic tensions and allow him to develop his relationship with young Algerians.

Green News

France becomes the first European country to ban fossil fuel adverts

The new law is the first of its kind in Europe but some have argued that it allows companies too much leeway to continue advertising.

Ukraine

Putin 'agrees' to send IAEA inspection team to Ukraine nuclear plant

Putin agreed that the mission should pass through Ukraine and not Russia, which is what Kyiv and its Western partners want.