French RN party President Bardella’s use of European Parliament funds under investigation
Jordan Bardella, President of France's right-wing National Rally (NR) and an MEP, is under legal scrutiny over his use of European Parliament funds.
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Prominent French centre-left MEP discovers grandfather was spy for Stalin
French centre-left MEP Raphaël Glucksmann has learnt during the making of a forthcoming family documentary that his grandfather, Rubin Glucksmann, served as a secret…
Mercosur is the public humiliation of France
In the wake of the Trump tariffs, European leaders have loudly proclaimed the merits of free trade, often pointing to the stupendous increase in general prosperity…
French farmers slam Mercosur safeguards as just ‘crumbs’
French farmers and political voices are criticising the European Union’s proposed safeguards for the Mercosur trade deal, calling them insufficient to protect…
French Council of State authorises ‘inclusive writing’ on commemorative plaques
France's Council of State, the country's highest administrative court, has upheld the use of inclusive writing (écriture inclusive) on commemorative plaques at…
Low salaries, nuclear energy prices keep French inflation lowest in Europe
Inflation in France remains strikingly low compared with the rest of Europe, according to official data released January 6.
Paris court convicts ten people of online harassment against Brigitte Macron
A Paris correctional court has found ten individuals guilty of cyber-harassment against France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron, saying they have spread and relayed…
France to deploy 10,000 security forces in Paris to deter New Year’s Eve riots
French authorities are mobilising a massive police presence in anticipation of violence and rioting during New Year's Eve celebrations in Paris and around the country.
Conservative TV channel claims top spot in French news, despite criticisms
CNews, a conservative television channel owned by right-wing billionaire Vincent Bolloré, has emerged as France’s most-watched news outlet despite criticism and…
France split over Bardot tribute
French politicians were divided today over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot, who despite her screen legend courted controversy and convictions in later…
French Securitas training module asked security agents to respect Sharia Law when administering first aid
A training module used in France by the security firm Securitas for its personnel indicates the company's employees should attempt to follow Sharia law when administering…
Macron says fine on drug use to rise to €500
President Emmanuel Macron announced that the fixed penalty fine for drug use in France will increase from €200 to €500.
Macron proposes ‘labelling’ for ‘reliable’ news outlets
French President Emmanuel Macron has floated the idea of creating an official media “label”, claiming it would identify "trustworthy" journalism and help fight…
Why polls show National Rally’s Bardella may be the next President of France
Paris is aflutter with talk of that poll – the one showing that Jordan Bardella would easily beat all potential rivals in the second round of 2027’s presidential…
Louvre jacks up ticket prices for non-EU visitors by 45 per cent
The world-famous Louvre museum in Paris will significantly increase ticket prices for tourists from most countries outside the EU starting in 2026.
Another national rift over Islam: France weighs ban on Ramadan fasting for minors
A proposal by French right-wing senators to prohibit Ramadan fasting for minors under 16 reignited the debate in the country over religious freedom.
French Socialists want to force ‘rich’ to lend interest-free to the State
Three French Socialist senators have tabled an amendment to the 2026 Finance Bill that would compel high-income households to provide interest-free loans to the…
‘Political earthquake’: Poll shows Bardella clear favourite for 2027 French elections
A new opinion poll conducted by Odoxa-Mascaret has projected that Jordan Bardella, President of France's right-wing National Rally (RN) party, would secure victory…
Another conspiracy? Candace Owens alleges Macrons want her ‘assassinated’
World-famous US podcast star Candace Owens has alleged that the French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife instructed French secret services to kill her.
French military chief calls for France to prepare for ‘sacrifices’
France's chief of staff of the armed forces, General Fabien Mandon, has urged the country’s mayors to begin conditioning the population for "future conflicts".
French public broadcasters lodge legal complaints against conservative outlets
French public broadcasters France Télévisions and Radio France have lodged separate legal complaints against three prominent conservative outlets.
French budget boosted by early debt repayment by Greeks
French budgetary woes have received some unexpected relief from an unlikely benefactor: Greece, once seen as the black sheep of the eurozone.
Pas drôle du tout: Minister files complaint against comedian for joke about police
The French interior minister Laurent Nunez has filed a complaint against satirist and humourist Pierre-Emmanuel Barré for joking about the police on a radio show.
Ex French president Sarkozy out of prison, for now
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy left Paris’ notorious La Santé prison after spending nearly three weeks there.
Girls wearing hijabs at French parliament spark controversy
Controversy erupted in France after girls and women were spotted yesterday wearing hijabs on the balcony of the French parliament.
EU sidelined as Italy, France jostle for power in Libya
When Inter Milan played a friendly match in Benghazi against Atlético Madrid last month, it was not just about football.
As French RN party gains support, journalist warns of Hitler-like mistake
A warning about the miscalculation by German elites who believed they could control Adolf Hitler has sparked outcry from the National Rally (RN) party in France.
France threatens to block access to Shein site over sale of childlike sex dolls
French Minister of Economy Roland Lescure has threatened to block access in France to Chinese company Shein over the sale of childlike sex dolls on its French website.
French President Macron: ‘Social media corrupts democracy’
French President Emmanuel Macron said social media has abandoned "informational neutrality", a phenomenon that is undermining democracy in this "time of crisis".
Historic low approval rating for French President Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has cemented his status as one of the Fifth Republic’s most reviled leaders, with a new poll showing his approval rating collapsing…