French politics | Euronews

English

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.

ADVERTISEMENT

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.

Europe News

Macron goes to Serbia: Why is it important and what’s at stake?

Macron’s visit to Belgrade takes place less than five months after he hosted his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vučić, in Paris. This trip will be an opportunity for the two heads of state to discuss economic issues, defence, energy, and artificial intelligence.

Europe News

Macron refuses to name prime minister from left-wing coalition

While the talks were "fair, sincere, and useful," no practical solution was reached, said Macron. The government would probably fall apart upon the appointment of a left-wing prime minister, he said.

Europe News

French President Macron holds talks to name future prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold meetings with key leaders of the country's main political parties on Friday and Monday to "keep moving towards the broadest and most stable majority possible," according to the Elysée Palace.

Culture news

Olympic mascot for French Prime Minister? The internet says 'Yes!'

While initially met with scepticism, the Phryge mascot won everyone over during the Olympic Games - so much so that social media users are now banking on Emmanuel Macron appointing the mascot as the new French Prime Minister. Jokes aside, they may be onto something...

World

Ex French top diplomat says world order and democracies at risk

Around the world conflicts are multiplying and democracies seem increasingly in crisis. Has the world become ungovernable? Sergio Cantone put this question to Hubert Védrine, ex advisor to French President François Mitterrand and former Minister of Foreign Affairs for The Global Conversation.

Europe News

Yaël Braun-Pivet re-elected as President of French National Assembly

Yaël Braun-Pivet of Macron's centrist party has been re-elected as new President of the National Assembly with 220 votes.

France

Paris mayor takes dip in Seine to prove it's clean enough for Olympics

The French capital's main waterway will be at the centre of the 2024 games' opening ceremony, and authorities have been working hard to purge it of pollution.