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The Lekto problem: The Macron–Hitler fresco controversy explained

A fresco by French graffiti artist Lekto, which compares President Macron to Hitler, is sparking controversy...

05/04/2023

China

Macron vies to stop China switching to 'war camp' on Ukraine

The French president arrives in Beijing on Wednesday, two weeks after the Asian giant renewed its anti-Western alliance with Vladimir Putin.

05/04/2023

France

Pensions: How can President Macron get out of the crisis?

Political scientist Bruno Palier underlines that the president's inflexibility on pension reform risks boosting the vote in favour of the far-right National Rally.

03/04/2023

France

Night-time shooting in Marseille believed to be gang related

At least three people died in three separate shooting incidents in the crime-plagued French city of Marseille overnight Sunday to Monday, police said.

03/04/2023

France

Parisians vote to ban electric scooters from the city’s streets

Residents of Paris have voted overwhelmingly to ban for-hire electric scooters from the city’s streets, in what is seen as a victory for road safety campaigners.

03/04/2023

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Hundreds gather to protest police violence at reservoir protest

Watch: Hundreds gather to protest police violence at reservoir protest

31/03/2023

Culture news

Not horsing around: Meet the Spanish mare helping the elderly

A Spanish mare called Dounka offers the residents of a retirement home in France regular visits and brings 'good vibes' and improved 'well-being'.

31/03/2023

France

Did French police prevent medical help for injured protesters?

The French Gendarmerie, a branch of the Armed Forces, calls the claims "fake news."

31/03/2023

Euronews Witness

Why are so many young French people fighting Macron’s pension reforms?

Since French president Emmanuel Macron announced his plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 in January, anti-reform demonstrations have swept across France. And young people have increasingly been on the frontline

30/03/2023

Culture news

The story behind the trending hashtag #MacronOrdure (#MacronGarbage)

The story of a 50-year-old French woman has been doing the rounds in France and gone viral on Twitter. Here's why...

30/03/2023

Culture news

Ooh la la: 15 takeaways from 2023 French sex report

French sex in numbers: Here are the 15 takeaways from 2023 sex report, revealing the truth about Gallic kinkiness

30/03/2023

France

Five French banks raided in alleged tax fraud investigation

Several searches wer carried out in five French banks in Paris on suspicion of aggravated tax fraud.

29/03/2023

Culture news

Michel Houellebecq loses lawsuit to stop release of sex film

Controversial Islam critic, the French author Michel Houellebecq has tried to stop the release of a film featuring him having sex with young women in Amsterdam.

29/03/2023

Europe Decoded

Nuclear-made hydrogen sets the stage for the next EU fight

Member states are split on whether nuclear-made hydrogen should count towards the European Union's renewable energy goals.

28/03/2023

World News

France protests: Did diners eat their meal surrounded by flames?

Euronews has fact-checked multiple viral videos on Twitter claiming to show the recent pension reform protests in France

28/03/2023

France

How much do you trust European journalists?

Those surveyed doubted reporters' "impartiality", saying "information is sometimes false and too quickly relayed".

28/03/2023

France

Eiffel Tower forced to close as fresh strikes get under way in France

Strike and protests take place on the 10th day of national mobilisation as Macron holds firm on his plans to raise to the retirement age from 62 to 64.

28/03/2023

Climate

France, Spain, Italy: A deep dive into Europe’s coming water shortages

An unusually hot, dry winter has failed to replenish already low water levels after last year’s devastating drought.

28/03/2023

Culture news

300 leading French stars protest against pension reform

More than 300 artists have signed an open letter addressed to French President Emmanuel Macron to demand the withdrawal of the unpopular retirement bill that is currently bringing the country to its knees

27/03/2023

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Watch: Violent clashes during water reserve protest in western France

The protest quickly descended into clashes with large amounts of tear gas fired by police and protesters hurling rocks and petrol bombs.

27/03/2023