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POLITICSSep 4France 'dismayed' by Xenia Fedorova's articles after expulsionFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot made the comments after Xenia Fedorova was expelled from France in August for spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 4France digs in on Pacific islands claim as Vanuatu turns to UN’s top courtFrance is facing pressure to consent to the International Court of Justice taking up a decades-old territorial feud with Vanuatu, after Paris firmly reasserted its sovereignty over two strategically vital Pacific islands. Vanuatu filed an application with the UN’s top court earlier this week seeking recognition of its claim over the uninhabited Matthew and Hunter islands. However, the case cannot proceed without French consent, prompting Vanuatu to warn it would seek a UN General Assembly...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 3No, UN chief Guterres did not call Francesca Albanese 'out of control'Pro-Israel lobby group UN Watch alleged that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres referred Francesca Albanese, the UN’s Special Rapporteur on Palestine, "out of control", saying he'd previously called her a "horrible woman." But Guterres named no one in his remarks. He said “many” independent rapporteurs were “totally out of control,” without singling out any individual. The UN has since said linking the comment specifically to Albanese is a “misreading” of his remarks. Vedika Bahl fact-checks.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 3Former French President Hollande publishes new book with plan for France, but remains undecided about runningFormer French President Hollande published his newest book on Thursday, laying out 80 policy proposals. Despite his book somewhat resembling a manifesto, the former president maintains he will wait until December to decide whether to run.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 3Macron and Burnham hail stronger UK-France ties at Downing Street talksBurnham and his wife, Marie-France van Heel, welcomed the French president and First Lady Brigitte Macron outside the famous black door of 10 Downing Street.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 3France's Macron meets UK PM Burnham at Downing StreetFrench President Emmanuel Macron met Britain’s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, for official talks at 10 Downing Street. The meeting came a day after the pair were joined by King Charles and Queen Camilla at the British Museum for a preview of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London. Macron is the first EU leader to meet Burnham. Talks are expected to cover relations between Britain and the European Union, support for Ukraine, and migrant crossings in the English Channel.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 3China urges France to 'halt' fast-fashion law, warns of countermeasuresA new law, which came into effect on Tuesday, imposes fees on certain items that will eventually reach almost €20 per garment, part of a push to curb the industry's environmental and local economic impacts.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 3China lambasts France’s ‘discriminatory’ fast-fashion lawChina on Thursday called on France to abandon a new law on ultra-fast fashion that would impose fees of up to almost €20 per garment, calling it "clearly discriminatory". The law, which targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu, aims to curb the industry's environmental and local economic impacts.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 3China demands France scrap fast fashion law targeting Shein and TemuBeijing has threatened with unspecified measures in response to France’s new environmental penalties on ultra-fast-fashion retailers.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 3Migrants in Mayotte: France sets its sights on the Democratic Republic of CongoCongolese nationals now make up the largest group of asylum seekers in the French overseas department. The situation has frustrated the French government, which has threatened to use a controversial 'bonus-malus system for development aid' as a response to the migration flow.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 2King Charles and France's Macron view Bayeux Tapestry at British MuseumKing Charles and French President Emmanuel Macron visited on Wednesday the exhibition housing the historic Bayeux Tapestry, the nearly 1,000-year-old embroidery which depicts the conquest of England ‌by…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 2Macron and King Charles hail UK-France ties at Bayeux Tapestry viewingFor Macron, the visit comes in the final months of his presidency as he continues to push for greater European sovereignty, with Britain playing a key role despite Brexit.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 2Great Britain and France seal their friendship: Macron visits the Bayeux tapestry with King Charles III and the British Prime MinisterThe work represents the events that led to the Battle of Hastings in October 1066, when William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold's Anglo-Saxon army. The invasion ended Saxon rule, making William the Conqueror the first Norman king of England.Clarín
POLITICSSep 2France and Germany push to revitalize coordination of European Union foreign policyEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and the bloc's foreign ministers met in County Wicklow, south of Dublin, to launch a discussion on reforming the often dysfunctional governance of European foreign policy.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 1What's behind France's plan to survey school children on sexual violence?For the first time, France's annual school questionnaire on bullying — which has been handed out to pupils since 2023 — will include questions on sexual violence. Pupils will be able to choose whether or not to they wish to remain anonymous in this questionnaire, to be distributed in NovemberEuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 1School without screens: Will France's high school phone ban fly?A lot happened during summer recess: France’s constitutional council struck down the core of a new law to ban social media for under 15 year olds, but it did validate the extension to high schoolers of a phone ban already in effect for younger pupils. Why one but not the other? On this the first day of school across this country and others, we’ll size up what's best for future citizens, parents and teachers… all grappling in this age of distraction with the lure of screens.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 1Vanuatu pushes France to accept ICJ jurisdiction in Pacific islands disputeVanuatu says French control of islands is relic of colonial past, as France’s far right uses case as a political weapon.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 31Édouard Balladur , Armenian descendant who led France , dies at 97A former French leader of Armenian descent has passed away at the age of 97, marking the end of a significant political career.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 31France begins new voluntary national service programmeThe government's initial aim is to grow the programme to 10,000 volunteers a year, with a long-term goal of up to 50,000 per year in 2035.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 31France takes aim at ultra-fast fashion with new levy targeting Asian e-commerce platformsFrance will from Tuesday impose a fee on ultra-fast fashion items that will eventually reach almost €20 (US$2.32) per garment, as the government targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein. The levy follows legislation passed by the French parliament in June to regulate “ultra-fast fashion” companies, known for selling large volumes of lower-quality clothing at rock-bottom prices. It is part of a push to rein in Asian e-commerce giants including Shein, Temu and AliExpress, which...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31Germany and France float plan to bring Kallas under von der Leyen's supervisionUnder the German-Franco plan, Kaja Kallas would have a more hands-on role inside the European Commission, with broader responsibilities. But Ursula von der Leyen would retain the final say on foreign policy.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 31France's politicians look to close gap with far right ahead of key electionWith eight months until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements. But who exactly will run has yet to be decided. The centre-left socialists and Place Publique parties will hold a primary in October to elect one candidate, as to not dilute the vote. While centrist and centre-right candidates are also having to decide between rivalry and unity. The dilemma? How to best stave off the rise of the far right and left.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 31France gears up for an election year defined by a fragmented leftIt's back-to-school week for France, and its politicians are no exception. With a year set to be dominated by a crucial presidential election, both the left and the right wing are hoping to get candidates that will stand a chance against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is currently topping the polls. But for now, the political spectrum remains fragmented. So, who is running so far? FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 31France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Sweden on August 31. The aim of the trip is to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Boosting defence ties is expected to top the agenda, as the war in Ukraine continues and the threat from Russia persists. The newest member of NATO has also expressed interest in joining France's nuclear deterrence initiative.France 24 [en]
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