Protests in France

France

French PM risks cabinet collapse with confidence vote over budget plan

Bayrou seeks a confidence vote for €43.8 billion budget cuts in early September, risking another cabinet collapse if opposition parties follow through on threats to vote against him.

26/08/2025

Business

France's new PM faces first big test as he spells out key budget plans

France's new Prime Minister François Bayrou has addressed politicians through a general policy speech meant to outline his top priorities, including key budget decisions, one month after stepping into his new role.

14/01/2025

No Comment

No comment: Protests in Paris after pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in its list of invited guests.

14/11/2024

Travel News

France travel disruption likely this winter due to strikes

Strikes in France have been unusually quiet this year, but that’s all set to change in November and December.

13/11/2024

Tech News

France's move to block TikTok in New Caledonia sparks backlash

Access to the social media platform in the French territory was blocked following the violent clashes this week that led to the death of five people.

17/05/2024

World News

More than 130 arrested and curfew imposed after riots in New Caledonia

At least two people have died, during overnight rioting in New Caledonia whilst authorities announced a two-day curfew and banned gatherings on Tuesday.

15/05/2024

Euronews Witness

Behind the blockades: Witness joins France's protesting farmers

France's farmers are angry. They say they're being strangled by a toxic combination of red tape, trade deals, unrealistic prices and ecological measures. Witness joins them as they head towards blockades in Paris.

09/02/2024

Economy

Euroviews. France faces four major economic challenges in 2024

As we move into 2024, Europe's second-largest economy is likely to need to weather many storms before its economy reaches a stable point, Osama Rizvi writes.

23/01/2024

France

Macron eyes key immigration and economy reforms for remainder of term

"We need to act as Europeans", said the French president, outlining "a major political initiative" for the upcoming months.

25/08/2023

France

PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in home invasion robbery

The Italian star and his partner were robbed in their apartment in Paris, days before the goalkeeper was set to leave for pre-season friendlies.

21/07/2023

Travel News

France riots: Advice for holidaymakers going to Paris or Marseille

French cities have been rocked by violent protests in recent weeks. Here's what you need to know about ongoing tensions.

13/07/2023

France

Macron threatens to cut off social media during protests

French president Emmanuel Macron claims that protesters are using Snapchat, TikTok, and Telegram to film violent events and organise illegal gatherings.

05/07/2023

Culture news

Festival d'Avignon brings theatre to a mediaeval castle in France

The Festival d’Avignon has kicked off in France bringing a month long of theatrical festivities to its mediaeval city location.

05/07/2023

Europe News

Man behind fundraiser for policeman who shot Nahel blames family

Euronews spoke to Jean Messiha, the man behind the controversial crowdfunding campaign in support of the police officer who shot Nahel dead last week.

04/07/2023

France

As Nahel is buried, Macron cancels trip to Germany

President Emmanuel Macron has scrapped an official trip to Germany after a fourth straight night of rioting in France.

01/07/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Cars burn in Paris suburb as anger grows over police shooting

Around 2,000 French security forces were deployed on Wednesday evening amid fears of more violent protests.

29/06/2023

Euronews Witness

Megabasins: solution or "insane" response to drought?

France finds itself at a tug-of-war between opponents to megabasins and the agricultural sector.

08/06/2023

No Comment

Police and protesters clash in Paris as May Day marches turn violent

Hundreds of thousands of people on Monday massed in France on Labour day to vent their anger against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, with unions vowing not to stop fighting even after the changes were signed into law.

01/05/2023

World News

How are protests against France's pension reforms seen across Europe?

Europe has looked on in shock, confusion and admiration as France has taken to the streets over the country’s pension reform.

01/05/2023

France

France braces for 'historic' May Day demonstrations

More than one million people could take to the streets in France for 'historic' May Day demonstrations against the country's pension reforms.

01/05/2023