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POLITICSJul 7France's Le Pen says still running for president, despite embezzlement conviction confirmedFrench far-right chief Marine Le Pen Tuesday said she was still standing for president next year, after an appeals court confirmed her embezzlement conviction but paved the way for her to run with a shorter ban from office. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr Katy Brown, Fellow in Language and Social Justice at Manchester Metropolitan University.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 7En France, la fin des APL pour les étudiants étrangers frappera durement les AfricainsLa suppression par la France de l’aide personnalisée au logement pour la majeure partie des étudiants extra-européens fragilisera les plus précaires des ressortissants africains.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSJul 7France: Le Pen vows to run despite upheld graft convictionAfter a court appeal rendered her eligible in theory to run while wearing an ankle tag, the far-right leader says she intends to stand next year. She repeated her plan to appeal again, saying the tag may not be needed.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 7France pulls diplomats from African stateFrance has withdrawn its diplomatic staff from an unnamed African nation. This action signals a deterioration in diplomatic relations or concerns over the situation in the African state.sierraleonetimes.com · Sierra Leone
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 7France’s opposition figure Le Pen sentenced to 15-month ban from officeAn appeals court Tuesday handed France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen a one-year term with an ankle tag over a fake jobs scam in the European parliament, casting doubt on whether she will run for president next April. The post France’s opposition figure Le Pen sentenced to 15-month ban from office appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 7Al - Sharaa says wants France to be primary partner Al-Sharaa has expressed a desire for France to become a primary partner. This indicates a potential shift or focus in international diplomatic relations.naharnet.com · Syria
POLITICSJul 7'France stands by Syria's side': Macron 'most enthusiastic in Europe' to repair tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron has told Syria that 'France stands by its side' at a press conference in Damascus during his landmark visit to Ahmed al-Sharaa. Both leaders are hoping to bring more investment into the war-torn country as it looks to rebuild, although security challenges still remain - and were highlighted by a twin explosion near Macron's hotel. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more about why Macron is so keen on normalising Europe's relationship with Syria.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 7France's Marine Le Pen awaits verdict in pivotal caseA guilty verdict will result in the far-right leader being barred from running for president in 2027.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 7How France Le Pen ended up fighting in court to save her presidential hopesFrench political figure Le Pen is engaged in a legal battle to preserve her presidential aspirations. This development highlights challenges impacting her political career.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSJul 7France's Kylian Mbappé condemns 'despicable' Paraguayan senator over racist remarks“Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,” Mbappé wrote on X.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 6France’s Macron in Syria on first post-Assad visit by a Western leaderSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6France's Macron in first post-Assad visit to Damascus : why the Syria stopover ?As Iran buries its Supreme Guide who was killed last February, and Hamas started to disarm in Gaza, Emmanuel Macron is going to Damascus, for the first visit of a French President since Nicolas Sarkozy met the deposed President Bachar Al-Assad in 2009. The timing of this visit raises questions, as well as the objectives of the French President when meeting his Syrian counterpart Ahmed Al-Shareh.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 6Marine Le Pen appeal verdict : Why this moment matters for FranceThe appeal verdict for Marine Le Pen is a significant moment for France. This event carries implications for the country's political landscape.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSJul 5Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for FranceThe leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.BBC World
POLITICSJul 5France faces high - stakes budget battle as fiscal risks mount | Hellenic Shipping News WorldwideFrance is facing a high-stakes budget battle as fiscal risks are increasing. This indicates a challenging economic and political situation.hellenicshippingnews.com · China
POLITICSJul 5France far right didnt drop its grudge against Les Bleus . It recast it . – POLITICOAn analysis suggests that the French far-right has reframed its opposition to the national football team, Les Bleus, rather than abandoning it. This examines the evolving political narratives within France.politico.eu · United States
POLITICSJul 4What role did France play in the American Revolution?On July 4, Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of their independence – an event in which the French played a part.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 4Tens of thousands rally in France for a comprehensive law to fight sexual violenceThe shockwave following the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in May has continued to echo across France, with tens of thousands of people across the country marching on Saturday in support of what organisers call a comprehensive law against sexual violence.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 3The dashed hopes of France's isolated environment ministerThe historic June heatwave thrust Monique Barbut, former head of World Wildlife Fund - France, onto the media stage. She has struggled to get her message across and make environmental policy a priority for the government.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 3Heated debate: When air conditioning became political in FranceTens of millions of people suffered and thousands died during a historic heatwave in France. As the temperatures rose while the days stretched on, media attention invariably turned to air conditioning, a rare technology in France. In this edition of FRANCE 24's media show "Scoop", we look at media coverage of the brutal heat and the outrageous rhetoric that sometimes ensued. Guests include FRANCE 24'S Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe and Tech Editor Peter O'Brien.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 2A un año de las elecciones presidenciales francesas, ya hay 46 candidatos: ¿Quiénes regresan al ruedo?Emmanuel Macron ha cumplido dos mandatos consecutivos, por lo que no podrá presentarse a los próximos comicios.Entre quienes podrían aspirar a sucederlo se encuentran François Hollande, Édouard Philippe, Jordan Bardella, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Gabriel Attal y Marine Le Pen, entre otros.Clarín
POLITICSJul 2France's far-right party National Rally probed for embezzlement of EU fundsThe European justice is keeping a close eye at France's far-right National Rally. A series of searches were carried out as part of a probe into alleged embezzlement of funds, targeting the far-right group which Jordan Bardella once sat in at the European Parliament. Meanwhile, Jordan Bardella has denounced it as judicial persecution.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 22027 French elections – France at a Crossroads: Episode 1Dates have officially been set for France's 2027 presidential election. With less than a year to go, the country is already gearing up for Emmanuel Macron's successor. FRANCE 24 English and French teamed up to meet voters in the run-up to the crucial poll.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 2A typology of France's presidential candidatesFrom the desperate to those surfing the anti-establishment wave, not all candidates have the same motivations, observes Le Monde columnist Françoise Fressoz.Le Monde [en]
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