World News François Bayrou’s government set to topple this week Barring a major surprise, François Bayrou’s government is expected to fall this week, with calls for a nationwide blockade on Wednesday also underway. 07/09/2025
World News French journalists accused of political collusion are suspended Journalists Thomas Legrand and Patrick Cohen are accused of collusion amid a controversial video with leaders of the Socialist Party against the far-right. 06/09/2025
Europe News Cheese diplomacy: How France's foreign ministry is raising its profile The low understanding of what diplomats do by the wider public can have serious consequences, experts say. 06/09/2025
Europe News What are the consequences for the EU of political upheaval in France? The possible fall of the government could weaken France on the European stage. 05/09/2025
EuroVerify Is Emmanuel Macron really preparing to take France to war in 2026? Revelations in the satirical newspaper "Le Canard enchaîné" have created controversy, leading many Internet users to accuse the government of secretly preparing for war. 05/09/2025
No Comment Macron hosts Paris summit on postwar security for Ukraine European governments find themselves caught between limited options as leaders gathered in Paris on Thursday to debate postwar security guarantees for Ukraine amid an ongoing and intensifying conflict. 04/09/2025
Economy The French government is in danger, and so is the French economy Economic risks are emerging in France while political instability looms, as the third government is in danger of falling in little over a year. Further attempts to tackle the country’s enormous debt could be choked until after the next presidential election in 2027. 04/09/2025
No Comment Homes destroyed as rare tornado strikes Brittany’s Morbihan region A rare tornado struck Brittany on Tuesday morning, tearing through Morbihan with winds of nearly 140 km/h, destroying homes and leaving villages littered with debris. 03/09/2025
Europe News Commission launches Mercosur deal ratification amid tensions in France The European Commission is giving in to French demands by strengthening oversight of the most sensitive agricultural markets, in the hope of defusing resistance from farmers. 03/09/2025
France Man with knives injures five in Marseille before being shot by police A local prosecutor said an investigation was in its early stages and that the motive of the assailant was not yet known. 02/09/2025
Culture news Gérard Depardieu faces trial over rape and sexual assault allegations French actor Gérard Depardieu has been ordered to stand trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault in 2018. He was convicted in May of sexually assaulting two members of a film production crew four years ago. 02/09/2025
Health news France preparing hospitals to care for war-wounded soldiers The French health minister stressed that the measures are precautionary. 02/09/2025
France French PM Bayrou's marathon talks unlikely to avert no-confidence vote French PM François Bayrou is meeting political leaders to avoid a no-confidence vote on 8 September, but opposition remains strong, casting doubt on his success. 02/09/2025
Europe News Europe's new fighter jet project at risk amidst ownership disputes Germany is accusing French manufacturer Dassault of blocking negotiations over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project. 01/09/2025
Economy Rome denies French PM Bayrou's 'unfounded' tax dumping claims Francois Bayrou, in an interview with French media on Sunday, accused Italy of fiscal dumping. The Italian government denied it, while members of the key parties criticised the attack, defending the soundness and attractiveness of their tax system. 01/09/2025
Travel News ScotRail removes peak rail fares in move to promote train travel The removal of peak rail fares is expected to significantly help passengers with savings and deal with the current cost of living crisis. 01/09/2025
World News Holocaust memorial in Lyon vandalised with 'Free Gaza' inscription The three-metre tall memorial was only inaugurated in January to mark 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp. 01/09/2025
EuroVerify Who's behind calls for a 10 September nationwide shutdown in France? Calls to "shut down France" first emerged in fringe online groups. They're now being espoused by the political mainstream. 01/09/2025
EuroVerify No, video doesn't show altercation between immigrant and Spaniards The video is ultimately satirical and doesn't even take place in Spain. 29/08/2025
Iran European nations start process to impose 'snapback' sanctions on Iran The mechanism freezes Iranian assets abroad, halts arms deals with Tehran and penalises any development of its ballistic missile program. 28/08/2025