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The vote to watch: possible movers and shakers in the 2017 French presidential poll

As international politics begins to turn on its head, next year’s French presidential election has been dubbed the one to watch.

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Nicolas Sarkozy faces fresh allegations over cash from Gaddafi

Former French leader Nicolas Sarkozy is facing fresh allegations over the financing of his 2007 election campaign just days before France is due to hold the first round of primary elections to select

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Source close to former French minister Emmanuel Macron says he will announce presidential candidacy on Wednesday

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French nurses stage nationwide protests

Thousands of nurses have rallied across France to demonstrate against budget cuts and staff shortages, claiming care is being put at risk.

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Economy

France and China investment fund to seek global opportunities

France and China will launch a fund for joint investment in overseas projects French foreign minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said during a Beijing visit.

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Jean-Marie Le Pen's immunity lifted over racial hatred charges

The European Parliament voted to lift immunity of the French far-right politician to answer charges of inciting racial hatred.

Economy

France partly blames August jobless rise on terrorist attacks

France's jobless total surged in August. The labour minister said hiring in the tourism sector had suffered because of militant Islamist attacks.

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Former French President in hospital with lung infection

83-year-old former head of state Jacques Chirac "will remain in hospital for the next few days" according to his son-in-law Frederic Salat-Baroux.

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Alstom in crisis talks with French government over train making plant

Alstom has begun crisis talks over plans to stop making trains at its plant in Belfort. The French government is insisting the facility remains open.

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Hollande: strong words on democracy in the face of terrorism

French president François Hollande has spoken in Paris on the theme of democracy in the face of terrorism.

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France's ex-budget minister on trial for tax fraud

Jerome Cahuzac says his first secret account was used to fund the political movement of former French PM Michel Rocard.

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Emmanuel Macron resigns as French Economy Minister

France’s Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron has resigned from government.

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Migrant warning for UK as French presidential poll nears

Could the Calais ‘Jungle’ migrant camp cross the Channel?

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French burkini ban ruling fuels controversy

The ban had been imposed on the grounds that it contravened French laws on secularism. Far from cooling down tensions, the ruling has created even more controversy.

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Burkini ban suspended by top French court

France’s highest administrative court has suspended the ban on women wearing burkini swimsuits that had been in force in the southern seaside town of Villeneuve…

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Can comeback kid Sarkozy really win in 2017?

It came as no great surprise to the French when their hyperactive former leader Nicolas Sarkozy announced he was going to run for the presidency again.

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Germany and France fear smart phone apps like Telegram aid terrorists

In an attempt to identify potentially dangerous jihadists, Germany and France have called for Europe wide rules that would limit the use of encrypted communications.

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France and Germany call for European unity in the fight against terror

French authorities have arrested seven people on terrorism-related offences this month, at least three of whom allegedly had specific projects planned.

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Nicolas Sarkozy confirms French presidential comeback bid

Forecast for months, now its official.

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French PM backs controversial burkini beach bans

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has thrown his support behind controversial burkini beach bans.