Europe News Le Pen slams embezzlement conviction as 'witch hunt' in Paris rally "I won't give up," Marine Le Pen told supporters gathered at Place Vauban on Sunday, as she vowed to fight her recent suspended prison sentence and five-year ban from running for political office. 07/04/2025
Europe News Paris court will consider Le Pen appeal case by 2027 election The far-right leader, who was convicted of embezzlement on Monday and banned from running for office, accused the political establishment of trying to scupper her bid for the presidency. 01/04/2025
Culture news Versailles makes its private parts public to celebrate Third Republic The Château de Versailles is honouring an overlooked heritage — and the highly symbolic role played by the former royal residence in the life of French democracy even today. 30/03/2025
Focus Uzbekistan and France expand business and trade partnerships In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan In this episode of Focus, we examine the growing economic ties between Uzbekistan and France, as new trade agreements and business partnerships shape the future of cooperation between the two countries. 20/03/2025
Culture news Behind the political poster causing an antisemitism row in France Far-left political party La France Insoumise has again been accused of antisemitism. This time it's because of an image that was supposed to promote an anti-racism march this weekend. The chronicle of a harmful backfire. 19/03/2025
Culture news White House slams French MEP’s call to return Statue of Liberty White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slams ‘low-level’ French politician demanding Statue of Liberty’s return, saying France should be thankful they are “not speaking German right now.” 18/03/2025
Culture news French MEP says US should give back Statue of Liberty It’s generally considered poor form to ask for a gift back, but that hasn’t stopped French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, who believes the Statue of Liberty should head back to France. Here’s why. 17/03/2025
The Europe Conversation French EU minister: Europe needs its own weapons to truly control its security French Minister for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad, tells Euronews that Europe must seize this historic moment to strengthen its military independence, particularly in light of the Trump administration's decision to withdraw military aid and intelligence from Ukraine. 13/03/2025
Europe News International community commits to supporting Syria's transition Syria will have a new government as of 1 March, the country's interim foreign minister announced earlier 14/02/2025
Europe News French PM Bayrou survives third no-confidence vote over budget rift François Bayrou remains French Prime Minister after surviving a no-confidence vote, ensuring the adoption of the contentious 2025 budget plan. 05/02/2025
Europe News French PM Bayrou faces no-confidence vote after budget plan push The confidence vote will likely be held as early as Wednesday, with the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) stating it will put forward a motion to try and topple François Bayrou's recently appointed government. 03/02/2025
Europe News French MPs strike deal on final budget bill ahead of next week's vote After tense negotiations, a joint parliamentary committee agreed on a final version of the long-overdue 2025 budget plan. 31/01/2025
Europe News French PM Bayrou seeks compromise over controversial 2025 budget plan Even if the joint parliamentary committee finds a compromise, there is no guarantee the budget bill will be adopted by the lower house next week. 30/01/2025
Europe News French MPs call for rape law to include consent after Pelicot trial Dominique Pelicot was sentenced last month along with 50 other men for the repeated drugging and rape of Gisèle Pelicot in case that stunned France. 22/01/2025
Europe News EU finance ministers agree on France’s cost-cutting budget France has one of the highest and longest-standing budget deficits in the eurozone – but attempts to resolve it have already toppled one government. 21/01/2025
Culture news Award-winning Guinean actor granted visa to remain in France Star of Cannes winning film 'Souleymane’s Story', Abou Sangaré has been granted a one year visa to work in France. 09/01/2025
Europe News Thousands gather to celebrate death of French far-right figure Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday at the age of 96. He was a polarising figure, with some on the right praising his contribution to politics while others on the left branding him a fascist. 08/01/2025
Europe News Who’s in France’s new cabinet under Prime Minister François Bayrou? Newly appointed French Prime Minister François Bayrou formed the country's fourth government in less than a year, with a key challenge for his cabinet being securing approval for the 2025 budget. 23/12/2024
Radio Schuman What to expect from new French Prime Minister Bayrou? Last week, French president Emmanuel Macron appointed the centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister to address the country’s deep political crisis following the collapse of Michel Barnier’s government. Radio Schuman asks what will change in France with the appointment. 17/12/2024
France France's new PM François Bayrou meets party leaders to form government The newly appointed prime minister, François Bayrou, begins talks with political leaders to bring together France's divided political forces and form a new government. 16/12/2024