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. 10/10/2024
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. 08/10/2024
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. 08/10/2024
My Europe Series State of the Union: Greenpeace warns of disappearing family-run farms This edition of State of the Union focuses on the future of agriculture in the EU, the situation in the Middle East, the first plans of the new French government and a pumpkin ripe for the Guinness Book of Records. 04/10/2024
Economy France’s new PM Barnier confirms tax hikes for larger companies Michel Barnier, France's new prime minister, has confirmed that taxes for bigger companies and richer citizens will be raised, in an attempt to plug the growing hole in the country's public finances. 04/10/2024
Economy France sells €12bn worth of bonds in last auction before budget France finished its last bond offering worth €12bn on Thursday, as the country waits for Michel Barnier, the new prime minister, to announce the budget for 2025. It's expected to focus on plans to reduce France's deficit and boost investor confidence. 03/10/2024
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. 03/10/2024
Europe News French cabinet meets to discuss tackling budget and migrant issues The 39 ministers comprising French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's recently unveiled cabinet will focus on tackling the country's debts and reducing "unbearable" levels of migration. 23/09/2024
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. 23/09/2024
Economy French PM Barnier signals intention to raise taxes for the wealthy "The French people want and need tax justice," Michel Barnier noted after his recent appointment, looking for ways to plug France's budget deficit. 23/09/2024
Radio Schuman 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. 23/09/2024
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. 20/09/2024
Economy Barnier faces crumbling support amid tax hike rumours France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has said that the country's budget is in a "very serious" situation. 18/09/2024
Europe News New French PM to reopen debate on pension reform In his first interview since his appointment as Prime Minister, Michel Barnier announced his desire to improve pension reform and promised 'concrete measures' to control migratory flows while respecting the budgetary framework. 06/09/2024
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. 06/09/2024
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. 06/09/2024
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? 05/09/2024
Europe Decoded Who is Michel Barnier, the man primed to be France's next PM? A loyal veteran of the recently renamed right-wing Republican Right party, Barnier has had a long political career bouncing between Paris and Brussels, having served twice as European Commissioner and also as the chief EU negotiator for Brexit. 05/09/2024
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. 05/09/2024
France French right-wing party to choose candidate for presidential election Five candidates are vying to become the presidential candidate for France's Les Républicains party. 01/12/2021