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Young people across France protest pension reform

Young people in universities and high schools across France took to the streets on Thursday to protest the government’s attempt to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Design

French architect and activist Roland Castro dies aged 82

A leading figure in the May 68 student protests, Castro was a proponent of architecture that improved the lives of the working classes.

France

Macron and Sunak mend ties, as leaders agree to tackle Channel boats

The leaders of France and UK were meeting in the first Franco-British summit since 2018, to try and rebuild trust between the two countries.

Culture news

French museums to display posters in support of Iranian people

Following yesterday’s International Women's Day, more than fifty French museums have stated they will continue to display posters made during the demonstrations in Iran.

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French senate votes to raise retirement age to 64

The French senate has backed controversial plans to raise the retirement age to 64 despite nationwide strikes.

Culture news

Breaking free (the faces of) Iranian victims

Iranian artist Sadaf Ahmadi has created an interactive exhibition in Forcalquier, southern France, where visitors break concrete to reveal the faces of victims of Iranian repression.

Culture news

(Dis)OBEY: France hosts world’s biggest Shepard Fairey retrospective

The world’s largest ever exhibition on street artist Shepard Fairey, better known as OBEY, opens its doors in France, at Lyon’s Musée Guimet.

Food and Drink

New faces and sexism concerns: The 2023 Michelin Guide France

Just 29 restaurants in France have been awarded the coveted Michelin three-star ranking. But there's a distinct lack of women in the guide.

Food and Drink

Cheesed off: US denies gruyère exclusivity to Switzerland and France

A US appeals court has ruled the name 'gruyère' can now be used to label cheeses from outside of the Gruyère region of Switzerland and France, causing upset in the fromage community

France

Strikes in France: Is it a tactic that actually works?

Strikes in France: Is it a tactic that actually works to change the government's mind?

France

France strikes: Are women the losers of the planned pension reform?

Women risk multiple consequences under the French government's proposed pension reform plan.

France

Major train strikes in France aimed at "blocking country"

The transport sector joins the protests aimed at forcing President Macron to halt his plans to raise the retirement age.

Climate

Rising sea levels threaten Marseille’s beach hut community

Marseille’s coastal huts have become symbols of the city and of a unique way of life.

France

France braces for national 'standstill' ahead of planned protests

This week's strike action which has no proposed end date has stoked fears that the country will be brought to a grinding halt.

Moments

Can unpaid traffic fines stop you crossing EU borders?

European cities are now campaigning for low-emissions zones to be included in new law targeting foreign drivers.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

EU pledges humanitarian assistance for eastern DRC

French president, Emmanuel Macron, is on a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo as Brussels announced it was setting up a 'humanitarian air bridge' to deliver aid to the troubled east of the country.

Euronews Witness

Macron vs. the people: why France is resisting pension reform

Major strikes have taken place in France since the government announced plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Climate

Fears for food supplies as Italy and France brace for another drought

Western Europe looks set to suffer another drought this summer. How are countries preparing?

World News

Macron's visit to Africa: Who has more influence on the continent?

Macron's visit to Africa: Who has more influence on the continent? France, clans and Wagner

Sport

World Cup legend Just Fontaine dies aged 89

The French football great who scored a record 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup, has died.

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