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PoliticsSep 24Germany seeks wider 'Made with Europe' rules, setting up clash with FranceBerlin wants the EU’s “Made with Europe” rules opened to trade partners, challenging France’s push to reserve public contracts for European-made goods.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 24Pope Leo heads to France to rebuild trust after sex abuse reportsPope Leo is traveling to France with the aim of rebuilding trust following sex abuse reports. This visit is an effort to address institutional issues and restore public confidence.arabherald.com · Syria
PoliticsSep 24Pope Leo heads to France to rebuild trust after sex abuse reportsPope Leo is traveling to France with the aim of restoring public trust following reports of sex abuse. This event is significant for the Catholic Church's relationship with its community in France.hawaiitelegraph.com · United States
PoliticsSep 24Pope Leo heads to France to rebuild trust after sex abuse reportsrussiaherald.com · Russia
PoliticsSep 24French Minister Warns Le Pen Victory Could Disrupt France Internationalist Role – Sri Lanka GuardianA French Minister has warned that a victory by Marine Le Pen could negatively impact France's internationalist role. This highlights concerns about potential shifts in France's foreign policy depending on future election outcomes.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
PoliticsSep 23Surging prices, voters’ anger: How France’s fuel crisis could shape the presidential campaignEuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 23How US players are reshaping France and the continentIn this edition we welcome CNN's correspondent in France, Melissa Bell. Melissa is the author of "Sous l'influence americaine", an investigation into American interference in France and Europe. She tells us about the ways in which American interference is being felt in Europe and France and what we should expect during the 2027 French presidential election campaign.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 23The Constitutional Court endorses the treaty of friendship between Spain and FranceLa sentencia que confirma el acuerdo firmado por Macron y Sánchez en 2023 llega días antes de la visita del presidente francésEl País
PoliticsSep 23Why France demanded the lifting of Brussels' sanctions against a Russian oligarchDÉCRYPTAGE - La France a semé la consternation parmi ses homologues de l’Union européenne en s’associant avec la Slovaquie pour exiger le retrait d’un oligarque russe de la liste des sanctions. Un procédé «honteux» et «injustifiable» pour l’Ukraine.Le Figaro International
PoliticsSep 23Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGAFrance's Macron says suffering in Gaza should 'shame all of us' as Canada's Carney pledges $71m for two-state efforts.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 22Macron: France won’t ‘yield an inch’ on Ukraine supportFrench President Emmanuel Macron says the “coalition of the willing" will not back down in its support of Ukraine.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 22France opposes foreign aid cuts in EU budgetFrench Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad pointed to the “detrimental consequences” of USAID cuts in an interview at the Brussels Playbook live event.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 22EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's requestFrance succeeded in its push to remove Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list as part of a prisoner release with Azerbaijan. A second high-profile businessman, Mikhail Fridman, was also removed.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 22France's budget: Oxfam proposes tax on 'super-inheritances' to raise billionsAs France hunts for billions of euros to repair its public finances, Oxfam is calling for tighter limits on a tax break for inherited family businesses, saying reform could raise more than €3bn a year.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 2119 - Member Delegation from African Diasporas in France to Observe Morocco ElectionsA 19-member delegation representing African diasporas in France will observe elections in Morocco. This signifies international interest and oversight in the Moroccan electoral process.moroccoworldnews.com · Morocco
PoliticsSep 21Forbidden Stories on Trump deportation system: France24's 'Ice, Trump and Africa'Sofia Alvarez Jurado, investigative journalist, member of the Deportation project speaks about the international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 21Deaths of 37 Miners: ASF France seeks protection for surviving detainees, witnessesVanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 21Kremlin claims Russia is 'no threat' in response to warning from France's Le Pen and BardellaKremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Russia posed “no threat” to France or any other European country, responding to a statement criticising Moscow issued by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella on Saturday.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 21France and Canada deepen economic and defense tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to deepen economic ties between their countries following a meeting at the weekend. Macron welcomed Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland. The two leaders discussed opportunities to share infrastructure in the space and defence sectors, as Canada’s trade relationship with the US deteriorates and Europe looks to diversify its energy supplies. Bryan Quinn has more.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 21France: Government hosts energy meeting amid fuel price tensionsThe French government is holding urgent meetings today as it looks for ways to tackle rapidly rising fuel prices. Drivers are paying record-high prices for diesel, as the war in Iran disrupts crude oil shipments from the Middle East. But with public discontent growing, the government has limited options, as France’s finances are already under pressure. This report is from Bryan Quinn and our colleagues at France Télévisions.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 21Closure of French language centre in Tehran prompts row between France and IranTop level diplomatic discussions were underway on Monday between France and Iran after Iranian authorities shut a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran.RFI [en]
PoliticsSep 21EU deadlocked over France’s bid to take Russian tycoon off sanctions listParis wants Alisher Usmanov removed from the bloc’s blacklist. Other capitals aren’t convinced.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 21France prepares for Pope Leo XIV historic visitFour days ahead of Pope Leo’s visit to France, preparations have been underway for months. From Friday, the Pope will travel to Paris, Lourdes and Metz, with several sensitive issues hanging over the trip, including clerical sexual abuse and France’s assisted-dying law. For now, security remains the top priority. Camille Corcoran reports.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 21Pope Leo to visit a secular France at odds with Catholic views on abortion, euthanasiaPope Leo XIV on Friday begins a four-day visit to France, where the Catholic Church's views on abortion and euthanasia run counter to the values of a secular country that recently enshrined abortion in its constitution and gave final approval to a bill establishing the right to assisted dying.France 24 [en]