French politics | Euronews

English

Europe News

French far right threaten to collapse government over budget

Only last month, the French government survived a no-confidence vote brought by the left as the far-right abstained from voting.

Europe News

Le Pen criticises prosecutors for seeking a 'political death sentence'

The French far-right leader says her embezzlement trial is "politicised" and denounces prosecutors for seeking to ban her from public office.

France

What is the story behind French far right-funded schools?

In France, donors have been funnelling money into institutions which fully align with conservative values.

Tech News

Foreign porn websites blocked in France for lack of age control checks

The porn websites did not properly check the age of users, the Paris Court of Appeal said in a decision today.

ADVERTISEMENT

Cinema

Actor Abou Sangaré’s journey sheds light on French immigration debate

French film 'Souleymane’s Story' (L'Histoire de Souleymane) follows the life of an undocumented asylum seeker. It has also drawn attention to the real-life situation of the film’s lead, Abou Sangaré, who still has the threat of deportation hanging over him – despite being an award-winning actor.

Europe News

France wants a new immigration law for 2025

The new measures, which could include extending detention and limiting regularisation for migrants, may spark further divisions in the French Parliament.

Economy

French government unveils unprecedented budget cuts for 2025

The draft budget plan will be under intense scrutiny by the EU Commission after Brussels formally warned France of its excessive budget deficit back in June.

Europe News

Macron will host Ukraine's Zelenskyy after meeting Ukrainian soldiers

France first announced it would help train Ukrainian soldiers in October 2022, and plans to upgrade a whole battalion are now well underway.

Europe News

New French government under PM Barnier survives no-confidence vote

No party or coalition secured an absolute majority in the French National Assembly in the snap election held over the summer.

France

French government to survive no confidence vote with far-right backing

The Tuesday vote comes as Barnier's fragile government faces a major challenge to get next year's budget approved, despite not having a majority in parliament.

France

Immigration, taxes, Ukraine: French PM policy plan's main takeaways

New French Prime Minister Michel Barnier laid out his policy plans in a speech delivered to the nation’s parliament on Tuesday. Euronews examines his top priorities.

Tech News

France appoints its first AI minister amid political unrest

Clara Chappaz, the former director of the La French Tech mission, will take up the role in Michel Barnier’s new cabinet.

Europe News

How will France's new right-leaning government impact the EU?

After weeks of tough negotiations, France unveiled its new government, which sharply shifted to the right.

France

New centre-right government in France unveiled

The French presidential palace has unveiled a long-awaited new government dominated by conservatives and centrists.

France

France on the verge of naming new cabinet

Michel Barnier's governing team will be approved by President Emmanuel Macron by Sunday at the latest before it becomes official.

Europe Decoded

Former Commission chief Juncker praises Barnier as 'one of the best'

While he has receded from political life in recent years, the new French premier earned plenty of respect in Brussels as lead Brexit negotiator.

Europe News

France's new PM promises to respond to 'anger' of the people

President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister on Thursday, hoping the Brexit negotiator and veteran conservative can work with the country's bitterly divided legislature and end the political turmoil that has roiled Macron's presidency.

Europe News

Why did Macron choose Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France's PM?

On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as the country’s new Prime minister. But will "Monsieur Brexit" be able to resolve France’s political deadlock?

Europe News

France: Macron nominates Michel Barnier as the country’s new PM

Barnier will now have to survive a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, France’s lower house of the parliament.

Europe News

France: Why is it taking President Macron so long to appoint a PM?

Nominating a prime minister will not be enough to resolve the current political crisis. Macron's pick will then have to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament.